Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

SCB is now collaborating with Thai regulators to assess the pilot program’s success and secure approval for a broader rollout of the stablecoin wallet. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

There has been a substantial rise in the number of people using a simpler way to pay their tax bill ahead of the self-assessment deadline on 31st January. billion 12 billion 36% January is typically the most popular month for self-assessment tax payments. This is a 28% increase from the previous year.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the Quantum Shift: A Framework for Transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Experts will guide attendees through the steps necessary to prepare for the quantum computing era and adopt quantum-resistant security measures.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Its suite of cybersecurity services focuses on assessing cyber risk exposure, providing AI and other technology-driven innovations to protect the digital ecosystem and making continuous advancements to organize trust for people and businesses around the world.

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Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2025

MAS is reviewing the case to assess how such platforms can better meet these requirements. The post Alvin Tan Urges Clearer Product Disclosures Following Chocolate Finance Incident appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Clearly Payments

APRIL 24, 2025

In this post, well explain how payment processing fees work, why high-volume merchants have more leverage, and what kind of rates you might be able to negotiate. Assessment fees: These go to the card networks like Visa and Mastercard. The post Can a Large Merchants Negotiate Lower Payment Processing Rates?

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This due diligence helps in assessing whether the high yield rates are likely to be maintained or are a temporary phenomenon. The post Yield Farming and Liquidity Mining: Assessing Risks and Rewards appeared first on Fintech Review.

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Assessments Risk Returns Audit 98

Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We assess a whole end-to-end process and look to remove all the pain points to streamline that journey, effectively reducing any friction and drastically cutting the time it would take to perform these tasks. The post Armenia Advances Digital ID Scheme as Part of Open Data Vision appeared first on Open Banking Excellence.

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Bank Automation

DECEMBER 17, 2024

11 statement said that Klarna had significant deficiencies in its crime prevention measures, including failing to assess how its services could […] The post Klarna fined $46M for neglecting fraud regulations appeared first on Bank Automation News. The regulator in a Dec.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2025

This infrastructure underpins GXS Banks retail and business banking products, including the GXS FlexiLoan in Singapore, which offers flexible repayment options based on a proprietary credit assessment model that integrates credit bureau data and insights from its ecosystem.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In parallel, Finastra is “assessing and communicating which of our products are not dependent on the specific version of the SFTP platform that was compromised,” ensuring continued service for unaffected clients. Whether multi-factor authentication was implemented on the compromised system remains unclear.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2025

The bank attributed Guptas higher pay to its strong overall performance and enhanced technological resilience, which led to an improved scorecard assessment by the board. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post DBS CEO Gupta’s 2024 Pay Rises to S$17.58 billion and return on equity reaching 18 percent.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Given the growth, the FCA and PSR engaged extensively with businesses and representative groups to assess the impact of digital wallets, finding significant benefits to consumers through greater convenience, enhanced security measures, and, for some, greater financial inclusion.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Trustfulls Identity Intelligence engine analyzes hundreds of digital signalssuch as email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, browser and device datato assess user risk in real time. The post Scalapay Partners with Trustfull to Strengthen BNPL Fraud Prevention Across Europe appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2025

Although Vietnam’s digital finance market has seen rapid growth over the last few years, many consumers still struggle to access secure and high-quality financial services due to ineffective risk assessment systems. The post Fundiin Teams up With Visa to Enhance Credit-scoring Model appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Companies can analyze BIN data to track transaction patterns, better understand customer demographics, and assess risk in different regions or among various card types. This information helps payment processors and merchants verify transactions, assess risk, and streamline payment workflows for secure and reliable transactions.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Crypto and e-money innovation: Assessing the coexistence and competition between stablecoins, CBDCs, e-money, and traditional payments. The post Electronic Money Association Announces 2025 Conference: Driving the Future of Payments and Digital Finance appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Radar assesses more than 1,000 characteristics of a potential transaction in order to determine, in less than 100 milliseconds, the likelihood that it’s fraudulent. The post Stripe Radar Now Protects ACH and SEPA Payments From Fraud appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 15, 2025

Assessment Fees What It Is: Charged by the card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) Processor Markup What It Is: The payment processors own cost on top of interchange and assessment fees. Tip: Complete your annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to ensure you meet PCI requirements. on top of interchange fees.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This collaboration integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics into Sumsub’s platform, providing clients with enhanced tools to screen cryptocurrency wallets, identify fraudulent activity, and assess risk in transactions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These checks often lack the granular, real-time insights into income and expenses that lenders need to assess customers fairly. By elevating customer experience and refining credit assessments, the use of Open Banking helps retailers foster stronger brand loyalty. Suzy concluded: “Open Banking is not just good news for lenders either.

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Finovate

MARCH 24, 2025

Insurtech Voice-based risk assessment technology company Clearspeed teams up with insurance provider 1st Central. Photo by Travis Saylor The post Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News appeared first on Finovate. Munich Re agrees to acquire digital insurance firm NEXT Insurance for $2.6 billion in cash.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ICT Risk Management The first pillar of the DORA ICT risk management implies that financial entities must implement strong risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This ensures that systems can withstand and recover from disruptions.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Bitdefender Partners With AWS to Expand Cloud Security Access appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The agency began using its dormant oversight powers after a 2022 assessment found gaps in its supervisory programme. The post Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision appeared first on The Fintech Times. This development marks the second time the CFPB has issued a contested supervisory designation.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Alternative Credit Scoring Models Fintech companies use data beyond traditional credit scores, such as transaction histories, online reviews, and even social media presence, to assess risk. Tala assesses creditworthiness through smartphone data, while Kiva uses peer-to-peer lending to connect small businesses with global investors.

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FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Finovate

APRIL 24, 2025

Once investors complete a short BehaviorQuant assessment, they receive personalized portfolio recommendations that are based on their behavioral risk profile and their financial status. Photo by Hrayr Movsisyan The post BehaviorQuant and Quantlake Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Investment Decision-Making appeared first on Finovate.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 13, 2025

Regular monitoring and testing of networks: Performing routine security assessments. The post How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches? Implementing strong access control measures: Limiting access to cardholder data based on job responsibilities. The latest version PCI DSS v.4.0

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Interested firms will undergo an assessment process, and those who demonstrate strong business models and regulatory understanding may be invited to participate in the DFSAs Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox. The post Developing a Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox: DFSA Calls for Expressions of Interest appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

It could enable self-optimising financial assistants, adaptive credit assessments, and proactive compliance monitoring, making financial services more intelligent, efficient, and inclusive. Source of image: Edited from Freepik The post Can Agentic AI in Fintech Transform Financial Services Through Autonomous Intelligence?

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Out of the 1000 companies recognised, Clear Junction ranks 448th, posting a remarkable CAGR of 67.7% over the assessed period. The post Clear Junction Named as One of Europes Fastest Growing Companies for Second Year Running appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance. since 2020. Further growth is forecasted for 2025.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Multi-Currency 85

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set to go live in early 2025, this premiere payments solution will integrate Plaid’s instant account verification (IAV) and network-powered risk assessment capabilities into Dwolla’s pay by bank platform. The post Dwolla Partners with Plaid to Future-Proof Pay by Bank Payments appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Risk Assessment Payment APIs and Integration Verification Assessments 109

The Fintech Times

MAY 8, 2025

Since its inception in September 2015, OakNorth has leveraged the proprietary machine learning technology of its sister entity, ONCI , to assess complex credit scenarios to deliver bespoke banking solutions to lower middle-market businesses at speed and scale. Were proud to help them transform the future of banking.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 11, 2025

This approach not only empowers users with rapid, accurate risk assessments but also feeds critical intelligence into banks fraud prevention systems, ensuring proactive defense measures are always one step ahead. By delivering rapid, accurate assessments, ScamAlert empowers consumers while enhancing banks risk management.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Drive forward, with the Bank of England, work to upgrade the Faster Payments system, and reform of Pay.UK, as well as assess long term retail infrastructure needs. The post PSR Sets Out Updated Strategy to Deliver Competition, Innovation, and Growth appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Nikos Andrikogiannopoulos, CEO of Metrika, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: “By bringing our technology together with Moody’s Ratings’ expertise in evaluating financial exposures, we demonstrated how digital asset risks can be quantified within traditional risk assessment systems.

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Risk Assessments Risk Management Blockchain 52

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 6, 2024

In this post, we’ll break down the key changes to Requirement 10 from PCI DSS 3.2.1 assessment, understanding these changes to Requirement 10 will help you strategize your implementation approach. Risk Assessment Requires performing a risk assessment post-failure, to consider any further actions needed.

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