The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The new offering combines daily credit risk modelling with agentic research to provide a dynamic, 360-degree risk assessment. In todays fast-paced financial markets, access to timely, integrated information is crucial for effective risk assessment, said Rajiv Bhat , CEO of martini.ai. Rajiv Bhat, CEO of martini.ai

Research 59

Research AI Risk Assessment Due Diligence 59

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. This roadmap should outline necessary remediation actions, timelines, and responsible parties.

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. This roadmap should outline necessary remediation actions, timelines, and responsible parties.

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. This roadmap should outline necessary remediation actions, timelines, and responsible parties.

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. This roadmap should outline necessary remediation actions, timelines, and responsible parties.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

M2P Fintech

APRIL 11, 2025

Due diligence was inadequate, and end-use monitoring, especially for high-value or income-generating loans, was inconsistent or missing. KYC and Purity Checks Mandatory KYC compliance and enhanced due diligence for high-value loans. Loan sanction letters should include the weight, purity, and valuation of gold accepted.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Caps Audit Non-Bank 52

Neopay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

1371) will introduce notable changes in the assessment of risks associated with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). In the case of customers identified as domestic PEPs or having close associations with domestic PEPs, the initial risk assessment will consider them to present a lower level of risk compared to non-domestic PEPs.

Risk Assessment 52

Risk Assessment Money Laundering Assessments Regulations 52

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. billion settlement with the U.S.

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Money Laundering 88

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Once, a company’s top supplier-related risk may have been the threat of a vendor going out of business, or goods failing to make it to their destination on time. Today, supply chain and supplier risk management is a beast. For corporates, she said, this means asking questions like, “Does the buck stop with you?

Risk Management 54

Risk Management Risk Risk Mitigation Mitigation 54

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. Automated risk management solutions can be helpful in theory.

Compliance 76

Compliance Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Risk 76

Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Even if you’re not in the financial industry, you’ll need a payment processor or payment service provider (PSP) to start generating revenue, which means you’ll need to either have a proper risk management framework in place—or work with a PSP that has one. In the U.S.,

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Money Laundering AML Financial Crimes 88

Fi911

MARCH 14, 2024

Necessary Documentation to Provide a MID to a Merchant Before issuing a merchant identification number, banks or payment processors need to conduct due diligence to verify the legitimacy and financial stability of the merchant. A detailed business model, outlining the products or services offered and the transaction processing needs.

Due Diligence 105

Due Diligence Processors Fraud Detection Money Laundering 105

Innovative Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

To mitigate these risks and ensure proper oversight of third-party relationships, it is crucial for organizations to go beyond traditional due diligence and establish a comprehensive third-party oversight framework.

Boot Camp 52

Boot Camp Due Diligence Third Party Vendors Compliance 52

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

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

However, they must do their due diligence too, especially in the age of deep-fakes. This ongoing due diligence process is crucial to ensure that businesses continue to meet know your customer (KYC) regulatory requirements.

Authentication 64

Authentication Due Diligence Verification Compliance 64

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2024

Moody’s new Shell Company Indicator analyses over 485 million companies, entities, and individuals to flag behaviours that indicate a shell company may require further due diligence to assess its potential for involvement in illicit financial activity.

Due Diligence 59

Due Diligence Financial Crimes Crime Assessments 59

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

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

Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Define key objectives to guide decision-making, including the institution’s role in the finance ecosystem, portfolio strategy, partner selection, and risk management. An experienced ecosystem integrator partner like Zühlke can be invaluable in managing these challenges.

Payment APIs and Integration 143

Payment APIs and Integration Money Laundering Due Diligence SWIFT 143

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2024

As fintech introduces new dimensions of complexity and opportunity in outsourcing, two distinct challenges have emerged, prompting FIs to reevaluate traditional outsourcing life cycle management models. The first pertains to the need for strategic management with a focus on innovation.

FinTech 109

FinTech Mitigation Risk On-Demand 109

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

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 27, 2025

There are many inherent risks if you do not perform a thorough due diligence at the outset of a business relationship or when a customer’s ownership changes. Complete a thorough due diligence: Understand the nature and purpose of the seller/customer relationship. Seek and verify valid financial references.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence OFAC Compliance Fincen 52

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Tighter oversight of third parties: When firms engage third parties to manage safeguarded funds, stricter due diligence and diversification will be required , reducing third-party failure risks. Additionally, the FCA advises firms to diversify their third-party risks.

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Audit Reconciliation Compliance 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

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

Fintech News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Generative AI offers many applications in banking, from enhancing due diligence and risk management to streamlining legal contract generation and code writing. High mortgage rates and inflation pose a risk of stressed customers defaulting on their mortgages, potentially causing government interventions.

AI 117

AI Risk Non-Bank On-Demand 117

Neopay

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) employs skilled person reviews, also known as Section 166 reviews, to assess and rectify concerns within financial institutions. Skilled person reviews are an integral component of the FCA’s regulatory toolkit, initiated to obtain an independent and expert assessment of a firm’s activities.

Audit 59

Audit Regulatory Compliance Financial Crimes Compliance 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

Neopay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Despite this mandate, Starling opened over 54,000 accounts for 49,000 high-risk customers over a two-year period. Key takeaway : If your business deals with high-risk clients, it’s crucial to implement enhanced due diligence procedures.

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Compliance 59

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

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

According to BDO Director of Fraud Risk Management, Sally Felton, argues that the new rules focus more on reaction than prevention. This includes ongoing monitoring and assessment of fraud detection technologies to ensure they remain effective and can respond quickly to new threats.

Caps 88

Caps Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection Scams 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

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The OCC outlines safety and soundness principles and appropriate risk management processes for its regulated institutions that engage in BNPL lending. The OCC expects that banks engaged in BNPL lending “do so within a risk management system that is commensurate with associated risks.” By Arthur S.

OCC 59

OCC BNPL Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Federal Trade Commission 59

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

However, risk orchestration is a process promising to help fintechs and financial institutions combine their customer onboarding, authentication and risk management processes into one place. “This is done through the integration of risk management, adaptive risk mitigation, process automation, and real-time analysis.

Risk 59

Risk Financial Crimes AML Risk Management 59

Neopay

MARCH 14, 2024

In February, the FCA confirmed that it has significantly increased its supervisory activity with payments firms, with a focus on prudential risk management, wind down planning and safeguarding. 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

FICO

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The country’s financial and non-financial regulated institutions will be able to use the FICO ® TONBELLER™ Siron ™ KYC module to perform due diligence processes, in compliance with local laws and regulations, through APC Intelidat’s powerful technology infrastructure.

Financial Crimes 40

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Money Laundering 40