Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Global verification provider Sumsub has partnered Elliptic, a cryptoasset risk management firm, to bolster its crypto transaction monitoring and Travel Rule solutions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise. At Sumsub, we are committed to fostering trust in the crypto sector.

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Merchant accounts, while essential for facilitating electronic transactions, inherently carry a level of risk. To mitigate this risk, banks may mandate the establishment of a merchant account reserve, which involves setting aside a predetermined portion of a merchant’s revenue. Why Do Acquirers Mandate Account Reserves?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Fusion Risk Management is expanding its corporate risk management software offering by integrating new functionality into the tool, the company said in a press release on Monday (Sept. The enhancement means third parties can more easily participate in a holistic risk mitigation strategy, Fusion noted.

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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.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

De-risking endangers financial inclusion, driving MSBs out and boosting unregulated markets, calling for urgent reform. As professionals deeply embedded in the payments industry, we are acutely aware of the delicate balance between risk management and financial inclusion.

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The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

These tokens are useless if intercepted, significantly mitigating the risk of data breaches. This supports robust risk management strategies. As e-commerce continues to grow and diversify, investing in robust payment orchestration is no longer just a technical enhancementit is a competitive imperative.

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Finovate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Ncontracts has acquired Venminder, a third-party risk management SaaS platform, to enhance its governance, risk, and compliance services. The acquisition will broaden Ncontracts’ expertise in third-party risk management and strengthen its position in both SaaS and knowledge-as-a-service markets.

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Fintech News

APRIL 2, 2025

Hart has also advised both scale-ups and large enterprises on cybersecurity and risk mitigation. His vast experience in cybersecurity and deep understanding of risk management in the fintech and banking sectors will be instrumental in strengthening our security standards.

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The Payments Association

MAY 28, 2025

The platform uniquely integrates advanced data analytics with regulatory insights, enabling companies to achieve seamless compliance and mitigate risk. It positions OpusDatum at the forefront of regulatory technology (RegTech) innovation, significantly aiding compliance officers and risk management teams.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Mike Camerling, CEO, Aevi Mike Camerling , CEO said: “The incident has underscored the critical need for resilience, especially in industries like payments, where operational continuity and consumer trust are paramount. ” EV payment anxiety continues to be a concern. 2024 has been a big year for Aevi.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 5, 2025

trillionregulators continue to strengthen AML requirements in response to evolving financial crime risks, urging financial institutions to reinforce their risk management frameworks and adopt effective compliance measures.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As the fintech industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the demands for regulatory compliance. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, PhotonPay has further streamlined anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) processes, enhanced its risk management system and effectively reduced financial crime risks.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 3, 2025

With combined decades of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and portfolio risk management, Becker and Rieke apply data-led methodologies through Virturos AI-powered trading platform. CFD trading requires continuous adaptation to market dynamics, said Eduard Becker.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Unlike GenAI, which operates within predefined parameters, Agentic AI systems possess the capability to make independent decisions, learn from real-time data, and autonomously execute complex tasks without continuous human oversight. From fraud prevention to financial inclusion, its applications are vast and impactful.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This means continuously updating and retraining their AI models to stay ahead of malicious actors. ” Thoughtful governance and proactive risk management Charles Nerko, team leader for data security litigation in Barclay Damon LLP There is a misconception that as AI learns from data, it will be impossible for it to make mistakes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management 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.

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Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Management Audit 130

The Fintech Times

MAY 5, 2024

Not only are Resilience’s clients more effective at avoiding loss, but they also are more proactive about assessing and mitigating that risk. ” The post Resilience Launches New Cyber Risk Tools to Empower Clients to Improve Their Risk Mitigation appeared first on The Fintech Times. .

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, specifically the “failure-to-prevent fraud” offence, and outlines how businesses can mitigate fraud risks. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability. Why is it important?

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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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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Risk management is at the heart of any effective disaster recovery (DR) plan or playbook. A proactive approach to risk management allows businesses to identify, assess, and mitigate these threats before they can bring operations to a standstill. The question isnt if, but when these threats will materialize.

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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Risk management is at the heart of any effective disaster recovery (DR) plan or playbook. A proactive approach to risk management allows businesses to identify, assess, and mitigate these threats before they can bring operations to a standstill. The question isnt if, but when these threats will materialize.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

The growing complexity of international supply chains inevitably adds complexity to risk mitigation and increases risk exposure to all players involved. 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.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 1, 2025

It also strengthens fraud detection and risk management through AI-powered scoring and real-time monitoring, minimizing chargebacks while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Additionally, AI-driven predictive analytics enhance system reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize resource allocation for peak efficiency.

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Neopay

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) narrowed down the scope of its existing Guidelines on ICT and security risk management measures, due to the application of harmonised ICT risk management requirements under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) from 17 January 2025.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

The audit firm will conduct annual reviews, and Antom will continue its recertification process. By harnessing technology, we are not only simplifying transactions but also fostering a more inclusive commerce ecosystem, said Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, Ant International.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 12, 2025

This achievement follows the companys SOC 2 Type 1 certification obtained last year, demonstrating the continued effectiveness of its operational controls and security measures. Ongoing Operational Excellence : This certification reflects the companys broader philosophy of continuous improvement.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while investors targeted an accounts payable payments startup as well as another platform designed to help other startups understand their equity, a common theme this week was investment in risk mitigation capabilities. Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest funding news in the world of B2B.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 13, 2024

“Generative AI is not the first, and won’t be the last, disruptive technology to impact the cyber threat landscape, so it is critical that businesses improve their risk mitigation, security and defence technologies, as well as seek appropriate risk transfer today, more than ever before.”

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The Fintech Times

MAY 2, 2025

CFOs and corporate treasurers are constantly looking to find new ways to make more informed strategic decisions, unlock cash visibility and mitigate risk holistically. To meet this demand, FIS , the global fintech, has launched its next-generation enterprise treasury platform, Treasury and Risk Manager Quantum Cloud Edition.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

LSEG Risk Intelligence , the compliance, risk management and fraud prevention solution provider, has launched two new products designed to enhance financial security and drive operational efficiencies across the globe.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The aim is to mitigate the risks associated with such businesses. The purpose of these requirements is to address the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, to which DTSPs may be particularly exposed due to their cross-border operations.

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Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

Payment processors need to ensure they are working with reliable merchants who won’t expose them to undue risks, such as fraud, chargebacks, or regulatory violations. The primary purpose of merchant account underwriting is to mitigate risks for payment processors and credit card networks. Contact us today.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ‘Conducting an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment’. This blog is designed to equip you with effective strategies for a successful risk assessment, incorporating the principles of ISO 31000 risk management. This approach ensures a thorough risk evaluation and management.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Table of Contents Voices from the industry: Insights into the 2024 payments landscape In 2024, we witnessed a convergence between consumer and B2B payments, driven by the rise of BNPL adoption, AI-powered fraud detection, and the continued digitalisation of payment platforms.

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