The Payments Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Inadequate risk management and due diligence : Institutions faced challenges in ensuring effective customer risk profiling and due diligence, particularly for high-risk clients and correspondent banking relationships. October 2024: TD Bank$3 BillionAML TD Bank was fined $3 billion, including a $1.3

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Money Laundering 88

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. Having a transparent approach will reinforce trust and will help you manage reputational risk.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

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. Having a transparent approach will reinforce trust and will help you manage reputational risk.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

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. Having a transparent approach will reinforce trust and will help you manage reputational risk.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

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. Having a transparent approach will reinforce trust and will help you manage reputational risk.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

The Paypers

JANUARY 14, 2021

Financial crime screening, payment services, and KYC solutions provider Accuity has announced the availability of Bankers Almanac Enhanced Due Diligence, according to the official press release.

Due Diligence 28

Due Diligence Risk Assessment Assessments Financial Crimes 28

Fintech News

MAY 22, 2024

Arctic Intelligence (Australia) Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Arctic Intelligence is a multi-award-winning regtech company specializing in financial crime risk assessment technologies. Founded in late 2015, the company provides regulated entities with tools to manage audit, risk, and compliance programs effectively.

Financial Crimes 98

Financial Crimes Crime APACS Risk Assessment 98

Finovate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Kentucky-based Venminder offers a SaaS platform for third-party risk management that helps more than 1,200 customers manage their vendor relationships– from onboarding to offboarding. Photo by Edmond Dantès The post Ncontracts Acquires Third Party Risk Management Company Venminder appeared first on Finovate.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Risk Due Diligence Acquirers 59

Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

KYC’s three main components are the customer identification program (CIP), which was imposed by the USA Patriot Act in 2011; customer due diligence (CDD); and regular monitoring of the customer’s account and activities, which is also called enhanced due diligence (EDD). In the U.S., Contact us for a free demo today.

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Money Laundering AML Financial Crimes 88

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 88

Money Laundering Compliance AML BSA 88

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

So it’s not exactly surprising that supply chain risk mitigation efforts can fall by the wayside. A traditionally manual process involving PDF questionnaires, supplier due diligence is rarely at the top of the list when organizations are considering where to place their resources to invest in new, automated technology.

Risk 70

Risk Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Mitigation 70

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. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Regulatory Compliance Due Diligence 88

Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

Risk Assessment weaknesses: Annex 1 firms have demonstrated inadequacies in conducting comprehensive Business Wide Risk Assessments and Customer Risk Assessments, leaving significant gaps in their AML frameworks.

AML 52

AML Financial Crimes Crime Risk Assessment 52

Neopay

DECEMBER 6, 2023

On 5 th December 2023, HM Treasury unveiled a revised list of high-risk third countries, aligning with the latest recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). These changes demand immediate attention from UK-regulated firms, as they impact the application of enhanced customer due diligence (EDD) measures.

Treasury 52

Treasury Due Diligence Risk Money Laundering 52

Finovate

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Features Automates KYC and KYB due diligence Streamlines approval and risk assessment workflows Delivers visual workspace for designing customer onboarding experiences Who’s it for? Payment providers, financial service providers, insurance companies, professional services, and banks.

Due Diligence 59

Due Diligence Risk Assessment CRM AI 59

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Financial crimes risk management software company Quantifind and Oracle Financial Services have teamed up to improve anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and to add intelligence and automation properties directly into the compliance workflows, according to a release.

AML 65

AML Compliance Financial Crimes Automation 65

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Given this backdrop, things are about to become a lot more complex for banks and financial service providers as they seek to onboard new customers and maintain due diligence on existing ones. Forming a risk-based approach can help FIs link their methodology back to their wider risk appetite and strategy.

Risk 59

Risk Due Diligence Financial Crimes Crime 59

Seon

JUNE 29, 2023

Part of staying compliant with KYT – and thus avoiding fines – involves assessing how effectively your organization has implemented the process. As such, it is part of an organization’s due diligence. It achieves this through transaction and behavior monitoring, risk assessment, and alert generation.

Transactions 52

Transactions Due Diligence Money Laundering AML 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

They also ensure that all contract data is stored on blockchain, thus reducing risk of fraud,” he said. It is in the context of risk assessment that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role in invoice financing, said the executive. Risk can be predicted accurately, if all this data is incorporated in an algorithm.

Blockchain 65

Blockchain Finance Risk Assessment Due Diligence 65

Neopay

JULY 4, 2024

One of the current focusses is enhanced due diligence – right through the process, so for example risk assessments, operational processes, monitoring and reviews, its effectiveness in practice. There are a few – but to give a couple of examples: MAPP (Modular Assessment Proactive Programme) is fairly new.

AML 52

AML Due Diligence Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Risk Assessment 52

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The emergence of AI and ML tools has enabled companies to analyse vast amounts of data in real time, detecting patterns that indicate potential compliance risks, such as money laundering, sanctions, or fraud. AI is only as smart as the data that fuels it, making it imperative to introduce policies and adhere to data quality standards.

Compliance 106

Compliance AI Process Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) 106

Neopay

MARCH 14, 2024

The due diligence process for third parties, which include authorised credit institutions, custodians or insurance providers, needs to be available and evidenced. Risk assessments and due diligence of third parties should be reviewed regularly based on your safeguarding policy.

Audit 59

Audit Risk Assessment Reconciliation Due Diligence 59

Nanonets

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The audit trail acts as a comprehensive record, demonstrating due diligence in regulatory adherence. Risk Assessment and Compliance Prediction: AI can assist in proactively identifying potential compliance risks by analyzing historical data and patterns.

AI 102

AI Process Fraud Detection Compliance 102

Seon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

According to McKinsey, banks use up to 40% of their onboarding time on KYC and due diligence processes. Onboarding ensures the KYC process is worthwhile and well-informed by verifying the identity of prospective customers and assessing their risk level. Nor is it just applicants who can be inconvenienced by onboarding.

Process 52

Process Due Diligence AML Verification 52

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, several complex types of risks come along with this. Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. This means PayFacs always need to be vigilant.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Money Laundering Procedures 88

FICO

JANUARY 25, 2018

You need to understand the liability and exposure to risk your business has and this cannot be achieved without accurate measurement. Traditionally, the focus has been on chasing threats and vulnerabilities as they occur, using methodologies such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Credit risk.

Cybersecurity 49

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Data Breach Due Diligence 49

Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

It is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment of your financial position and ensure that you meet the minimum capital requirements. To demonstrate financial adequacy, firms should consider the following: Capital Planning: Develop a robust capital planning strategy that takes into account potential risks and contingencies.

Financial Crimes 52

Financial Crimes Money Laundering Compliance Crime 52

Neopay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Moving beyond ‘box-ticking’ assessments While assessments are an essential part of training, they should not become a formality. Open questions encourage participants to reflect on and articulate their grasp of key topics, allowing a deeper assessment of how well they understood the material. Screening results.

Audit 59

Audit Compliance Assessments Financial Crimes 59

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

More than reducing cost, FinTech needs to deliver an enhanced capability for financial institutions to conduct due diligence on [Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises] MSMEs before it can play a role in reducing gaps,” Beck said in a statement earlier this month.

Finance 51

Finance Due Diligence FinTech Risk Assessment 51

The Paypers

MAY 10, 2017

(The Paypers) Conformance Technologies has announced the launch of PreComm ToolKit as its latest compliance offering for merchant due diligence and risk assessment prior to onboarding.

Due Diligence 28

Due Diligence Compliance Risk Assessment Technology 28

The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2024

. “To identify potential front and shell companies, financial services firms need to actively monitor transaction volumes and frequencies, while examining clients and counterparties for high-risk indicators such as locations of owners and controllers.

Money Laundering 93

Money Laundering Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence 93

Segpay

JANUARY 30, 2025

High-risk classified businesses should partner with a PSP that understands high-risk business from a regulatory and a processing perspective. High-Risk Classification: A Core Concern Regulators and card schemes classify businesses based on perceived risk, assessing the likelihood of chargebacks, fraud, and other liabilities.

Merchant Payment Processing 52

Merchant Payment Processing Processors AI Process 52

Neopay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The report, which assesses 180 countries and territories worldwide, provides a sobering insight into the state of corruption across the globe. Our comprehensive suite of solutions is designed to support your firm in addressing the geographical aspects of corruption risk highlighted by the CPI ratings of Transparency International.

Due Diligence 59

Due Diligence Laws Rules Risk Assessment 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

Yes, we should be concerned when the individuals tasked with making the risk assessments and decisions are widely reporting a lack of confidence,” he said. An example, Cohen observed, is that cryptocurrency statistic — that 69 percent of crypto exchanges lack “complete and transparent” KYC and due diligence processes.

AML 66

AML Due Diligence Money Laundering Risk Assessment 66

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Effective  vendor management  contributes to cost optimization,  risk mitigation , and quality assurance. Prior to entering into contractual agreements, conducting initial risk assessments is crucial to understand potential risks associated with the vendors. Establishing Business Goals 2.

Risk Mitigation 40

Risk Mitigation Mitigation Risk Assessment Assessments 40

Seon

APRIL 11, 2024

Speak with an Expert Enhancing Risk and Fraud Assessment Through FRAML When a risk team needs to assess an individual, they would first look into traditional AML checks, such as sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and crime and financial watch lists for hits to inform their investigation.

Fraud Prevention 52

Fraud Prevention AML Money Laundering Financial Crimes 52

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By integrating risk assessments, controls, and regulatory obligations in real-time, and within a unified framework, institutions can proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with new regulations, such as operational resilience requirements. For fraud, the focus was historically on customer identity.

Risk 59

Risk Financial Crimes AML Risk Management 59