The Fintech Times

JUNE 28, 2025

To find out what different industry participants think about the decision, whether it’s a sensible move to increase protections or infringes on consumer choice, we reached out to find out what they have to say. Crypto remains high-risk, and pairing it with unsecured debt instruments like credit cards amplifies that risk exponentially.

Credit Cards

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.

Risk Mitigation

Agile Payments

JANUARY 9, 2020

The Payment Facilitator role is to quickly and easily onboard their sub merchants or SaaS platform users to facilitate credit, debit card and in some case ACH transactions for participants in their payment ecosystem. The Payment Facilitator is responsible for regulatory compliance and has financial risk of their sub-users.

Facilitators

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Risk mitigation isn’t a new concept, Simkins noted, but today’s organizations are often unfamiliar with the correct strategies they need to deploy when mitigating third-party cyber risk. Hospital network Atrium Health revealed that the data of up to 2.65

Risk Mitigation

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The updates include connectivity with third parties, allowing its Fusion Framework System users to engage with their suppliers and other third parties in supply chains to streamline the vendor risk assessment process. The enhancement means third parties can more easily participate in a holistic risk mitigation strategy, Fusion noted.

Risk Management

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new standard for blockchain interoperability At the forefront of tokenising real-world assets (RWAs), the XRPL is establishing a new standard for blockchain interoperability that greatly benefits developers, validators, enterprises, and other participants within the XRPL ecosystem focused on building with this use case.

Interoperability

PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

. “But they’ve probably grown up separately because, traditionally, banks have looked at one as a financing opportunity or corporates looked at one as a monetization opportunity, and the other is pure risk mitigation. But I think, for a number of reasons, you start to see the two go more hand in hand.” ”

Finance

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The trade finance industry has been aspiring for greater digitalisation, striving to tap into potential benefits such as improved transparency, efficiency, risk mitigation and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It enhances trust, prevents fraud, and provides complete transparency by recording transactions immutably.

Finance

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2017

Not only has CyberGRX officially launched operations, but the company said this week it raised $20 million from investors in support of its third-party risk mitigation service.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Launched in June 2018, the Faster Payments Playbook Project Team is comprised of nearly 60 volunteers made up of a diverse set of participants including financial institutions, technology providers, associations, networks and businesses. The meeting, which took place last month during the larger Alliance meeting in Washington, D.C.,

NACHA

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2017

Business intelligence company CubeLogic has announced its support for Trade Credit Insurance as part of an overall risk mitigation strategy. ” The company noted while it supported the use of Trade Credit Insurance, the tool should not be used as a replacement for broad risk mitigation strategies.

Risk Mitigation

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Petersburg, Florida-based PSCU said that participating “credit unions receive an assigned risk program consultant who, on a daily basis … analyzes the credit union’s fraud and risk mitigation initiatives.”. The service is tailored to credit unions with member characteristics “that require a customized approach.”.

Credit Union

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

Separate reports noted that Lyric secured the debt equity from a range of backers, including Tishman Speyer, Obvious Ventures, RXR Realty, Dick Costolo, Adam Bain and Sinewave, while several existing investors also participated. Lyric plans to use the investment to expand its operations as it continues to focus on regulatory compliance.

B2B

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

Barclays is collaborating with one of the graduates of its accelerator program to develop enhanced risk mitigation tools. In an announcement sent to PYMNTS, Barclays reported a partnership with Simudyne , a graduate of the Barclays Accelerator, to test new risk mitigation solutions.

Risk

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week, the company announced $10 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed, while World Trade Ventures, Angular Ventures and Silvertech Ventures also participated. Generation Investment Management led the investment, while existing backers 8VC, Benchmark and Founders Fund also participated.

Process

PYMNTS

MAY 17, 2018

Infosys Finacle first announced its blockchain trade finance solution for banks last year after 11 banks participated in trials. The company said it aims to increase transparency and risk mitigation with its technology to facilitate trade finance processes for banks and ease access to capital for borrowers.

Finance

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

Collaborating with FinTechs means banks can provide this technology to business customers while also obtaining benefits like risk mitigation functionality offered by the third-party FinTech. LiquidX CEO Jim Toffey noted in a statement that corporate banks have been seeking such technology to offer to their corporates.

FinTech

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

Financial regulations forced banks to pull back from small business lending in the wake of the financial crisis as pressure to reduce risk exposure increased. Risk mitigation is also behind massive regulations like KYC and anti-money laundering rules. We see them here in the U.S., The Mobile Device.

Small Business

Segpay

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This ensures that gaming remains safe and enjoyable for all participants. One such challenge is securing reliable payment processing solutions, particularly if categorized as a high-risk merchant. High-risk payment processors can be the lifeline for these merchants, providing a gateway to growth and stability in a competitive market.

Processors

The Payments Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Defensive applications Participants also discussed that, while criminals exploit AI’s capabilities, financial institutions are deploying even more sophisticated systems to detect and prevent fraud. This manufactured social proof makes fraudulent schemes significantly more persuasive to potential victims.

AI

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Of course, participants in the global trading ecosystem won’t simply take each other’s’ word for it. Even as businesses move away from physical paper, their reliance on email to transmit information between trading partners and players in the ecosystem exposes the trade finance arena to the growing risk of cyberattacks.

Finance

Faster Payments Council

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The panel will also examine leading practices to help FIs and corporates mitigate these risks. Participating organizations will share insights gained and how they will implement these standards to catalyze instant payments adoption with a streamlined RFP customer experience.

FPC

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

This move aims to energise the community and boost participation. This streamlined approach aims to enhance participation across the board. This system addresses a range of security challenges, including on-chain phishing and fraud, through comprehensive measures such as risk token detection, contract analysis, and more.

NFTs

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2017

Early Warning Services, a real-time payment, authentication and risk mitigation company, announced Monday (April 17) that financial institutions in the Zelle Network processed more than 170-million person-to-person (P2P) payments in 2016, totaling $55 billion in aggregate transaction value.

P2P

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Effective  vendor management  contributes to cost optimization,  risk mitigation , and quality assurance. Evaluating potential suppliers through a rigorous qualification process can help mitigate risks and ensure that they align with the business objectives and values.

Risk Mitigation

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

While technology can aid treasurers in their complex risk-mitigation initiatives, Deloitte concluded that corporate treasurers are actually struggling to fully grasp the capabilities of innovations. More than a fifth of treasury management systems are managed in spreadsheets, the report found.

Risk

The Fintech Times

MAY 25, 2024

With that said, there is still a lot of uncertainty on the timing of when Ethereum ETF products will hit the market, and which market players will be participating. This is an exciting moment for the crypto community, but there are still risks that come with any new financial instrument.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Both sides must consider Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and other regulatory risks in their business relationships, too. Risk mitigation is only one component of an immensely complex process that results in the right buyers and suppliers connecting with each other.

Bots

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2020

million funding round led by Earlybird’s Digital East Fund, while TinyVC and other industry experts also participated. Archa Collabs With i2c in Australia. .” ” Borisov spoke with PYMNTS on the heels of Payhawk’s announcement of a $3.23 Brex Goes on Acquisition Spree.

Commercial Card

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

10% more usage in Options signals a newfound interest among Australian SMEs for FX risk mitigation , found analysis from East & Partners. The Brussels-based interbank cooperative, however, issued a statement noting that these concerns may turn out to be unrelated to the SWIFT hack.

Finance

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

Banks’ risk appetite has lowered, while regulations, some financial institutions argue, have forced financiers to reallocate resources to compliance and risk mitigation efforts, draining the trade finance pot. Geopolitical issues like Brexit and trade disputes have complicated the risk factor as well. ”

Finance

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2018

Goldman Sachs and Western Digital also participated in the round, reports said, as did existing backers that include Highland Capital Partners, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers, Madrona Venture Group and Valhalla Partners. Formerly known as Logtrust, Devo announced the investment coinciding with its rebrand. FinCompare.

Blockchain

FICO

JANUARY 24, 2018

Our FICO ESS customer, Barbican Insurance Group , participated in an excellent panel discussion about the evolution of the underwriting process. Barbican’s Cyber Business Group Leader, Graeme King, explained, “Risk and IT can be disconnected in respect of to cyber insurance. FICO ESS is a powerful risk mitigation tool.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

Globalization brings new opportunities for businesses but gives rise to new complexities, including cross-border payments, compliance, risk mitigation and accounting. Two-thirds said they operate in more than one country, and a third said they have a presence in more than 20 countries.

Payer

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2017

The bank also holds a two-day external hackathon called “Think Big, Hack Small” for approved third-party providers, enabling participants access to a test environment to experiment on potential solutions. The participants were encouraged to develop solutions aimed at helping the small business community. Last August, both U.S.

API

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2018

Existing backer Y Combinator also participated. As it continues its expansion, TradeIX is focusing on trade payments, risk mitigation, payables finance and receivables finance, the company said. FundThough. According to the firm, it hopes to address the impending talent shortage in the enterprise cybersecurity market.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

While some larger financial institutions (FIs) have joined the platform, regional community banks and CUs account for 85 percent of Zelle’s participants. First, we want the payment to be as secure as possible with risk mitigation. There are two sides,” Hsu said. A P2P Balancing Act.

P2P