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Page titleStandfirstBodyOn fraudFraud in musical works and registrations is one of the most serious threats facing creators today. Bad actors exploit weaknesses in registration systems to claim royalties for works they did not create, or to invent fake titles that divert income away from legitimate songwriters and composers. Left unchecked, this activity harms creators financially and undermines trust in the global royalty distribution system.Fraudulent registrations can take many forms. Individuals may claim ownership of existing works or register fictitious titles in order to siphon royalties. With the rise of AI-generated content and the vast volume of registrations flowing into societies, the risk of fraudulent claims slipping through the cracks has grown. In response, CISAC has prepared a network-wide Know Your Customerand Know Your Repertoire framework. The initiative provides member societies with clear guidelines for verifying repertoire registrations, validating both interested parties and works, sharing intelligence across societies, and taking specific steps when anomalies are identified.The strength of this framework lies in CISAC%u2019s global reach. With 228 member societies in 111 countries, representing more than 5 million creators, we enable the exchange of knowledge, alerts and best practices across borders. By setting common standards and coordinating intelligence, the framework strengthens the ability of societies to protect royalties and ensure they reach the rightful creators.Highlights at a glanceFraud targeting musical works and registrations is complex, but it can be tackled with collective action, transparency and global resolve. CISAC and its member societies are leading that effort, ensuring that the value of music stays where it belongs, in the hands of creators.By setting common standards and coordinating intelligence, the framework strengthens the ability of societies to protect royalties and ensure they reach the rightful creators.Digital growth powers EUR13.97bn global royalties for creatorsOver the past decade, global collections have grown by two-thirds. In 2024, royalties earned by creators around the world rose by +6.6%, reaching a record EUR13.97bn. A +11.2% rise in digital revenues was the primary driver, as subscriber numbers and new contract negotiations continued to expand. The live & background sector also saw a healthy increase, narrowing the gap with TV & radio, which returned to modest growth during the year. Global collections (EUR billion) and annual growth 2015%u201320242015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024%u20ac8.46B%u20ac9.53B%u20ac13.11B%u20ac9.01B%u20ac12.16B%u20ac13.97B-10.6%decline27.6%growth5.8%growth7.8%growth6.6%growth+11.2%increase in digital revenues, driving most of the global growth.In 2024, royalties earned by creators around the world rose by +6.6%, reaching a record %u20ac13.97B%u00a9 Francofolies de La Rochelle 2024CISAC Forewords CISAC AI Fraud Highlights Market analysis Futuresource Collections by repertoire Collections by region Tables of collections Membership About the report Methodology10 11Forewords CISAC AI Fraud Highlights Market analysis Futuresource Collections by repertoire Collections by region Tables of collections Membership About the report Methodology Global Collections Report