The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Andrew Doukanaris Ambassador, The Payments Association While vIBANs have positive use cases, challenges exist in limited monitoring of the end user, alignment with the PSPs risk appetite, and the lack of a consistent framework to mitigate financial crime and regulatory risks.

IBAN 88

IBAN AML Master Account Due Diligence 88

FloQast

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One of the first steps in carrying out an effective internal audit is to perform an internal audit risk assessment. This planning process is the foundation for a successful audit, helping auditors identify and prioritize significant risks and areas of concern within an organization. What Is an Internal Audit Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment 52

Risk Assessment Audit Assessments Risk 52

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MSB de-risking as a systemic risk: Insights from the UK National Risk Assessment The UK National Risk Assessment (NRA) has identified the de-risking of MSBs as a systemic risk. By undermining regulated channels, de-risking paradoxically amplifies the very threats it aims to mitigate.

Risk 88

Risk Financial Crimes AML Financial Inclusion 88

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.

Risk Assessment 109

Risk Assessment Payment APIs and Integration Verification Assessments 109

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As financial institutions increasingly rely on digital infrastructure to enhance operations, customer experience, and security, they also face growing challenges in mitigating the risks that come with it, such as cyber threats, system failures, and other operational vulnerabilities.

Compliance 130

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Assessment Audit 130

Finovate

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With the launch of its new GenAI Financial Crime Detection Suite, ThetaRay aims to enhance risk assessment, streamline operational workflows, and strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) reporting to reduce fraudulent activity, such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Vice President Yina Arenas.

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering Risk Assessment 59

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2024

Singapore has released an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting the primary threats and vulnerabilities associated with it. The NRA concludes that, given the existing controls, the risk of criminals using Singapore for environmental crimes money laundering is medium-low.

Money Laundering 113

Money Laundering Crime Risk Law Enforcement 113

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.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Mitigation Risk Identity Theft 52

The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2024

As the world grapples with the increasingly urgent need to address climate change, industries across the board are being called upon to play their part in mitigating its effects. Among these, the insurance industry stands as a critical player uniquely positioned to drive sustainable initiatives and proactively manage climate-related risks.

Mitigation 72

Mitigation Risk Underwriting Risk Assessment 72

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 15, 2025

What is SWIFT CSP The SWIFT CSP, launched in 2016, is designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks and enhance the overall security of financial institutions. Adopt a Risk-Based Approach Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and address them proactively. Cyber Incident Response Planning 7.2

SWIFT 100

SWIFT Security Best Practices PCI DSS 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2017

But Big Data lands new capabilities in the hands of corporate treasurers and other executives that yields active, real-time assessments of risks from multiple angles, from counterparties to compliance. For fund investors, active risk management is of particular importance for treasurers, Hazeltree noted.

Risk Assessment 47

Risk Assessment Assessments Risk Risk Mitigation 47

Fintech Review

JUNE 12, 2024

We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established insurance companies integrating new technologies. Enhanced Risk Assessment IoT data provides insurers with a more accurate understanding of risk profiles.

Risk Assessment 96

Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Assessments Risk Management 96

Fintech Review

MAY 7, 2024

Machine learning is particularly transformative in various fintech applications, such as personalised financial advice and risk assessment, marking a transformative shift in financial methodologies towards more advanced, data-driven approaches. It is essential to mitigate these risks to prevent potentially devastating impacts.

AI 98

AI FinTech Risk Assessment Fraud Detection 98

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This article explores the most common cyber security threats targeting SMEs, practical measures to mitigate risks, and essential steps to take in the event of an attack. Establishing reliable backup protocols can mitigate the impact of ransomware and ensure business continuity in times of crisis. Lets get started.

Security 130

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This article explores the most common cyber security threats targeting SMEs, practical measures to mitigate risks, and essential steps to take in the event of an attack. Establishing reliable backup protocols can mitigate the impact of ransomware and ensure business continuity in times of crisis. Let’s get started.

Security 130

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

However, ethical implementation and regulatory oversight remain critical to ensuring its benefits are maximised while mitigating risks. From fraud prevention to financial inclusion, its applications are vast and impactful.

AI 86

AI FinTech Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention 86

Fintech News

MARCH 31, 2024

This balance ensures the protection of legitimate customers’ interests while empowering FIs to effectively assess and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes. It complements the industry’s existing close collaboration with MAS and law enforcement authorities to combat financial crime.

Financial Crimes 113

Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering Law Enforcement 113

Finovate

JUNE 3, 2025

“Our partnership with Spayce unites robust payment infrastructure with ThetaRay’s Cognitive AI to deliver proactive risk mitigation, greater transparency, and the trusted cross-border transactions needed to power global growth.” Founded in 2013, ThetaRay made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2015 in New York.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Financial Crimes Crime 52

The Payments Association

MARCH 25, 2025

The fintech sector is evolving rapidly, transforming financial transactions, but it is also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and risks, such as fraud and cybersecurity threats. Sends leverages AI to mitigate risks, comply with FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS, and enhance client experience with secure and innovative services.

Regulatory Compliance 136

Regulatory Compliance AML Compliance PCI DSS 136

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This platform enhances financial compliance through real-time data processing, risk assessment, and regulatory alignment, ensuring that financial institutions meet Saudi Arabias evolving fintech regulatory landscape. Saudi technology provider T2 acquired Moola , a corporate expense management platform.

Innovation 64

Innovation Fraud Prevention AI Compliance 64

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.

Risk 52

Risk Assessments Risk Management Blockchain 52

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Merchant account underwriting is the evaluation process payment processors use to assess whether a business meets the criteria for accepting credit card payments. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Underwriting 68

Underwriting PCI DSS Money Laundering Processors 68

Fintech News

JUNE 23, 2024

Singapore has released its updated Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) , highlighting increased risks in the digital payment token (DPT) services sector. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector.

Money Laundering 109

Money Laundering Risk Crime Law Enforcement 109

Fintech Review

APRIL 3, 2025

Dynamic Risk Management : Trades are supported by automation tools, including stop-loss mechanisms and dynamic leverage adjustments based on real-time risk assessments. Customized Trading Portfolios : Portfolios are tailored to the specific financial objectives and risk tolerance levels of HNWIs.

AI 52

AI Risk Management Risk Assessment Assessments 52

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

EURI will be available on the Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain blockchains and subject to transaction monitoring and risk assessments for fraud identification and general risk mitigation.

Stablecoins 116

Stablecoins Multi-Currency Regulations Risk Mitigation 116

Fintech Finance

MAY 22, 2025

Risk Assessments & Readiness: Enhancing preparedness through cyber defense exercises, scenario planning, and threat-casting workshops to anticipate and mitigate evolving risks. Mastercard has invested $10.7 “At Riyad Bank, safeguarding customer trust is central to everything we do.

Visa 88

Visa Cybersecurity Best Practices Risk Mitigation 88

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. Fosteringstrong governance, clear accountability, and timely disciplinary actionsshould mitigate insider risks.

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Money Laundering 88

Fintech News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has unveiled its new stablecoin stability assessment service, designed to evaluate their capability in maintaining a stable value in comparison to traditional fiat currencies. The assessment methodology employed by S&P Global Ratings is thorough and multifaceted.

Stablecoins 117

Stablecoins Assessments Risk Assessment Risk 117

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Develop an incident response plan An effective incident response plan is crucial for promptly managing and mitigating ICT disruptions. Collaboration between departments, such as IT, compliance, risk, and legal, is crucial for a unified approach to managing ICT risks.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Develop an incident response plan An effective incident response plan is crucial for promptly managing and mitigating ICT disruptions. Collaboration between departments, such as IT, compliance, risk, and legal, is crucial for a unified approach to managing ICT risks.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Develop an incident response plan An effective incident response plan is crucial for promptly managing and mitigating ICT disruptions. Collaboration between departments, such as IT, compliance, risk, and legal, is crucial for a unified approach to managing ICT risks.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Develop an incident response plan An effective incident response plan is crucial for promptly managing and mitigating ICT disruptions. Collaboration between departments, such as IT, compliance, risk, and legal, is crucial for a unified approach to managing ICT risks.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

Called Compensating Controls, this option allows a business with a legitimate and documented technical or business constraint that prevents them from meeting a requirement to implement other controls that mitigate the risk. standards push for more proactive security that keeps pace with the changing nature of security risks and fraud.

PCI DSS 52

PCI DSS Encryption Processors Credit Cards 52

The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

“One of the most meaningful ways we protect our customers and their homes is to work with them to understand and mitigate risk,” said Rebecca L. ” With ZestyAI models, carriers are able to move from territory-based segmentation to a property-by-property risk assessment.

Risk 59

Risk AI Risk Assessment Assessments 59

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

Assign Risk Rankings : Newly discovered security vulnerabilities should be assigned a risk ranking of “high,” “medium,” or “low,” and appropriate mitigation measures should be prioritized accordingly. Restrict Cardholder Data as Necessary: PCI DSS requires strict access control for payment card data.

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Security Encryption Compliance 130

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

Merchants must familiarize themselves with the diverse risks associated with payment processing, encompassing fraud, chargebacks, and cybersecurity threats. Conducting a thorough risk assessment tailored to the specific nature of the business is essential.

Risk Management 97

Risk Management Risk PCI DSS Process 97

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 73

Risk Management Risk Risk Mitigation Risk Assessment 73