Assessments, Best Practices and Risk Management

Essential Guide to ISV Integrated Payments: Benefits and Best Practices

Stax

MAY 23, 2025

Key things to assess include: RESTful APIs and sandbox environments Clear, up-to-date documentation Responsive technical support Look for a provider that sees developers as partners, not an afterthought. Developer-friendly infrastructure Your dev team will thank you for this one.

ISVS

ISVS Best Practices Payment APIs and Integration Enrollments

Fundiin Teams up With Visa to Enhance Credit-scoring Model

Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2025

The partnership’s aim is to enhance Fundiin’s risk management capabilities, reduce costs, and expand credit opportunities for Vietnamese consumers, especially the unbanked and underbanked. Furthermore, it lays a foundation for Fundiin to explore further collaboration opportunities in the future.

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Risk Management BNPL Best Practices

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Businesses must proactively assess fraud risks, implement adequate procedures, leverage technology for fraud detection, and foster a culture of compliance to avoid regulatory penalties. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability.

Crime

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence

Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Underwriting

Underwriting PCI DSS Money Laundering Processors

Merchant survey 2025: Navigating the payment innovation divide

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

The methodology combines quantitative analysis of operational metrics with qualitative assessment of strategic priorities. Cart abandonment The data reveals a distribution of 25% of merchants achieving optimal abandonment rates below 10%, representing best practice territory.

Innovation

Innovation Cross-Border Fraud Prevention Payments

What is Integrated Payments and Should SaaS Companies Outsource Integrated Payments Support?

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

How to mitigate this risk: Before committing to a provider, carefully review contract terms to ensure flexibility. Look for options that allow for periodic assessments, opt-out clauses, or short-term agreements that enable you to change providers if necessary.

Payments

Payments PCI DSS Compliance Risk

10 Best Practices for FP&A

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

This issue hampers forecasting accuracy, risk management, and resource allocation. Without accurate insights, businesses struggle with forecasting, risk management, and resource allocation. Manage Risk and Uncertainty Identifying risks early helps businesses prevent financial losses and adjust strategies effectively.

Best Practices

Best Practices Adjustments Risk Management Risk

Finfluencers: A Game-Changer or a Risky Bet for Marketers?

The Fintech Times

JUNE 12, 2025

My advice is to practice careful vetting, transparent disclosures and responsible storytelling: Vetting creators without killing creativity. Brands should assess a creator’s credibility, financial knowledge, and audience engagement. Due diligence is key, but so is creative freedom.

Due Diligence

Due Diligence Authentication Best Practices Risk

Does HSBC Net Zero Alliance Exit Signal a ‘Dangerous Disconnect’, or Will Only Time Tell?

The Fintech Times

JULY 19, 2025

“The NZBA provided crucial frameworks for banks to assess climate risks in their lending portfolios. Without this collaborative structure, individual banks may struggle to adequately price climate risk, potentially leading to underinvestment in resilient infrastructure precisely when we need it most.

Risk

Risk Continuity Consulting Addressing

Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss what SaaS companies looking to become payment facilitators need to know about risk management strategies. PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks.

Risk Management

Risk Management Risk Regulatory Compliance Due Diligence

Risk Management for Merchants in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these technologies bring unparalleled convenience and global reach, they also introduce a plethora of risks that can impact the financial stability and reputation of businesses. Identifying and Assessing Risks Understanding the lay of the land is the first step in effective risk management.

Risk Management

Risk Management Risk PCI DSS Process

FICO and T-Mobile Share Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

FICO

APRIL 3, 2020

The importance of Third-Party Risk Management is growing, and by association cybersecurity risk assessment. Doug Clare, Vice President of Fraud, Compliance and Security Solutions, at FICO discusses the challenge in a recent conversation with Chris Wallace, Director of Cyber Risk, at T-Mobile. . by FICO.

Best Practices

Best Practices Risk Management Risk Risk Assessment

How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Now, here Data Protection Officers play an important part in ensuring your data handling practices align with regulatory requirements and best practices, thereby safeguarding your reputation and building trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

CCPA

CCPA Assessments Privacy Laws

Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

As such, PayFacs need to equip themselves with an effective risk management strategy that helps them continuously monitor risks and employ appropriate risk responses if needed. TL;DR Four main types of risks come with payment facilitation: compliance risks, operational risks, transactional risks, and reputational risks.

Risk Management

Risk Management Risk Money Laundering Procedures

FICO and T-Mobile Share Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

FICO

APRIL 3, 2020

The importance of Third-Party Risk Management is growing, and by association cybersecurity risk assessment. Doug Clare, Vice President of Fraud, Compliance and Security Solutions, at FICO discusses the challenge in a recent conversation with Chris Wallace, Director of Cyber Risk, at T-Mobile. . by FICO.

Best Practices

Best Practices Risk Management Risk Risk Assessment

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Conduct a DORA gap analysis Conducting a DORA gap analysis is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of your current ICT risk management and operational measures in relation to the requirements outlined in Article 6 of DORA. Best practices for implementing the DORA compliance 1.

Compliance

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management Audit

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Conduct a DORA gap analysis Conducting a DORA gap analysis is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of your current ICT risk management and operational measures in relation to the requirements outlined in Article 6 of DORA. Best practices for implementing the DORA compliance 1.

Compliance

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management Audit

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Conduct a DORA gap analysis Conducting a DORA gap analysis is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of your current ICT risk management and operational measures in relation to the requirements outlined in Article 6 of DORA. Best practices for implementing the DORA compliance 1.

Compliance

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management Audit

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Conduct a DORA gap analysis Conducting a DORA gap analysis is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of your current ICT risk management and operational measures in relation to the requirements outlined in Article 6 of DORA. Best practices for implementing the DORA compliance 1.

Compliance

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management Audit

13 Best Practices for Accounts Receivable

EBizCharge

JUNE 20, 2024

This article will help set your business up for success by explaining AR, why it’s important, and best practices for optimizing your receivables. 13 accounts receivable best practices Adopting the best AR practices helps maintain consistent revenue, reducing the need for external financing and minimizing non-payment risk.

Best Practices

Best Practices Accounts Disputes Procedures

ServiceNow Lands AI Partnerships with Visa and EY

Fintech News

JANUARY 25, 2024

ServiceNow Gen AI to help EY risk management The alliance with EY involves ServiceNow offering solutions in generative AI (Gen AI) for compliance, governance, and risk management. These collaborations mark another noteworthy step in the integration of advanced AI technologies in compliance and financial services.

AI

AI Disputes Risk Management Risk Assessment

MAS Weighs In on Allianz-Income Deal, Focus on Consumer Protection

Fintech News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The MAS assessment emphasized the regulator’s role in promoting a sound financial sector, focusing on insurer risk management and long-term policy protection. When assessing a change in substantial shareholder, criteria like track record, financial soundness, and fitness are considered. billion (EUR 1.5

Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Consumer Best Practices Risk Management

Identity Risk Management: Strategic Approaches to Mitigate Risk

Seon

JUNE 24, 2024

The rise of online transactions and evolving cybercrime tactics highlight the urgent need for strong identity risk management and monitoring. Identity theft presents significant challenges to businesses, making proactive risk mitigation essential for regulatory compliance, trust, asset protection, and operational integrity.

Risk Management

Risk Management Mitigation Risk Identity Theft

How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Now, here Data Protection Officers play an important part in ensuring your data handling practices align with regulatory requirements and best practices, thereby safeguarding your reputation and building trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

CCPA

CCPA Assessments Privacy Laws

Planning an Internal Audit Risk Assessment

FloQast

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One of the first steps in carrying out an effective internal audit is to perform an internal audit risk assessment. This planning process is the foundation for a successful audit, helping auditors identify and prioritize significant risks and areas of concern within an organization. What Is an Internal Audit Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Audit Assessments Risk

7 Best Practices for Preventing Government Fraud in Payments

Core

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

An Overview of 7 Best Practices Adopting government fraud prevention best practices is instrumental in maintaining the resilience of public systems. However, ongoing evaluation of their practices, compliance standards, and cybersecurity measures are essential aspects of due diligence. According to the U.S.

Best Practices

Best Practices Governance Government Fraud Prevention

Fraud Risk Management: How to Implement It & Advanced Technologies

Seon

APRIL 23, 2024

As an umbrella term, fraud risk management encompasses the systematic processes of identifying, assessing and responding to an organization’s fraud risk. How Does Fraud Risk Management Work?

Risk Management

Risk Management Risk Technology Fraud Detection

Four Techniques Companies Use To Advance In Today’s New Economic Environment

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Assess what your clients want. When it comes to changing a business model, it's necessary to rethink how key performance indicators are assessed and tracked. When it comes to something as vital as risk management, though, best practices must be followed: 1. Centralize risk management activities.

Risk Management

Risk Management Risk Automation Close Processes

Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Regular sessions should be scheduled to reinforce learning, ideally on a quarterly basis, to keep staff updated on the latest threats and best practices. Powering down the device if its showing signs of significant compromise, but only after assessing if its safe to do so. How can SMEs stay ahead of cyber security threats?

Security

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment

Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Regular sessions should be scheduled to reinforce learning, ideally on a quarterly basis, to keep staff updated on the latest threats and best practices. Powering down the device if it’s showing signs of significant compromise, but only after assessing if it’s safe to do so. How can SMEs stay ahead of cyber security threats?

Security

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment

The Role of Generative AI in the Banking Industry: A Call for Cautious Exploration

Fi911

JANUARY 31, 2024

Redefining Risk Management Machine learning models can swiftly process massive datasets in real-time, identifying unusual transactions or behavioral patterns indicative of fraudulent activity. Educate customers about the risks posed by AI-driven scams, empowering them to identify and report suspicious activity.

AI

AI MFA Regulatory Compliance Best Practices

10 Upcoming Fintech Webinars to Attend

Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Register Here AI in Finance: Risk Management Challenges and Opportunities May 28 2024, 18:00 CEST The financial landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, with AI playing a central role. The webinar aims to delve into the significant influence of AI on the financial sector, particularly in risk management.

FinTech

FinTech Embedded Finance BNPL On-Demand

FICO Named Category Leader for Innovation

FICO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Additionally, FICO was recognized as one of the top six overall risk management technology vendors and won Category Leader for AI Applications and Financial Crime-Enterprise Fraud. It discusses the need to deploy effective enterprise-wide solutions for risk management that can adapt to changing customer behavior.

Innovation

Innovation Risk Management Best Practices Financial Crimes

FICO Named Category Leader for Financial Crime - Enterprise Fraud

FICO

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Additionally, FICO was recognized as one of the top six overall risk management technology vendors and won Category Leader for AI Applications. The top 100 technology vendors are rank-ordered, and the report also highlights a range of Category Leaders based on excellence in a number of relevant domains.

Financial Crimes

Financial Crimes Crime Best Practices AML

How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

An effective AML compliance program must include Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, transaction monitoring and reporting, risk assessment and categorization, and training and awareness for staff. With AML legislation, financial institutions are required to follow strict protocols for money laundering risk management.

Money Laundering

Money Laundering Compliance AML BSA

Integrating AI into Your Finance Function

Nanonets

MAY 31, 2023

The need for AI in finance In traditional finance functions, companies often rely on manual processes, extensive paperwork, and repetitive tasks to manage their financial operations. These tasks include data entry, invoice processing, and financial analysis for decision-making, operational planning, and risk management.

AI

AI Finance Fraud Detection Mitigation

Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Oversight Framework

Innovative Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A comprehensive third-party oversight framework encompasses a range of ongoing activities and processes aimed at monitoring and managing relationships with third parties throughout the entire lifecycle. It is important to have processes in place for addressing any compliance violations or issues that may arise during the relationship. .

Boot Camp

Boot Camp Due Diligence Third Party Vendors Compliance

How Opening Bank Data Can Transform SMB Lending

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Enabling financiers across lending products, from supply chain finance to asset-based and unsecured loans, to collaborate supports the development of best practices in risk mitigation, with data sharing a crucial component.

Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation Mitigation Payment APIs and Integration Risk

Enhancing compliance through safeguarding training

Neopay

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding risk management is also a crucial part of the training. This involves identifying and mitigating risks associated with safeguarding and understanding potential threats and vulnerabilities to client assets and data. Senior management must also receive training to understand safeguarding processes and risks.

Compliance

Compliance Procedures Audit Risk Management

Online Lending Round Table Takeaways: Navigating Fraud and Risk in 2024

Seon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

SEON recently brought together industry leaders from the online lending space to discuss the evolving landscape of fraud prevention and risk management. Achieving this balance is critical to satisfying customers without undermining risk management strategies.

Risk

Risk Fraud Prevention Risk Management Deepfake

How to Achieve SOX Section 404 Compliance

FloQast

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, areas such as risk management, segregation of duties, and even cybersecurity play pivotal roles. For instance, an effective risk management strategy helps companies preempt potential financial reporting pitfalls. As businesses grow and financial landscapes shift, risks aren’t static.

Compliance

Compliance Risk Assessment Audit Risk Management

What is Compliance Management?

FloQast

OCTOBER 27, 2023

While it can feel burdensome, compliance management has become a critical risk management feature and is too important to ignore. Unfortunately, compliance management is no walk in the park. Best Practices for Successful Compliance Management To implement an effective compliance management system, focus on best practices.

Compliance

Compliance Best Practices Mitigation Procedures

Is Sustainability the New Priority in Digital Banking?

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 19, 2024

. “When charting their strategic course, digital banking platforms should weigh several factors: understanding stakeholder demands and interests, conducting thorough market assessments, and evaluating their own strengths and brand alignment. ” The post Is Sustainability the New Priority in Digital Banking?

On-Demand

On-Demand Financial Inclusion Consulting Product

Finastra Provides LGT With Solution to Fast-Track Compliance With the EU Instant Payments Regulation

Fintech Finance

MAY 23, 2024

Combined with a model bank, best practice implementation, the solution will enable LGT to quickly meet the fast-approaching EU regulatory deadline for instant payments. LGT also uses Finastra Kondor, a bank treasury management system, and Finastra’s Total Messaging platform.

Instant Payments

Instant Payments Compliance Regulations Payment APIs and Integration

Essential Guide to ISV Integrated Payments: Benefits and Best Practices

Fundiin Teams up With Visa to Enhance Credit-scoring Model

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FICO and T-Mobile Share Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation

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ServiceNow Lands AI Partnerships with Visa and EY

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Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

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