Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2025

Four Years In, The Compliance Gap in the Travel Rule Still Exists In 2021, the FATF updated its risk-based guidance for virtual assets and VASPs, reinforcing the Travel Rule. Source: Sumsub Key issues include weak risk assessments, delayed rollout of the Travel Rule, and a lack of interoperability among compliance tools.

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Compliance Travel Rule Regulations APACS 89

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 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 182

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Assessment Audit 182

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 112

Money Laundering Crime Risk Law Enforcement 112

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

Many investors and stakeholders are attempting to hold companies to a certain standard of emissions and mitigation efforts, or a future commitment to one. These risk assessments are no longer pushed to the back burner of what-if scenarios, but rather companies are treating these scenarios as an important aspect of forecasting.

Mitigation 130

Mitigation Laws Regulations On-Demand 130

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?

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Risk Assessment Audit Assessments Risk 52

Fintech Review

MARCH 25, 2025

This PoC provided an opportunity to explore insights into technological risks associated with digital assets across multiple blockchains. Transparency and risk management are critical to supporting institutional engagement in tokenized finance.” Contact Renjie Butalid VP Business Development Metrika renjie@metrika.co

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Risk Assessments Risk Management Blockchain 52

Finovate

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The GenAI Financial Crime Detection Suite enables financial institutions to improve AML efforts, streamline compliance, and proactively manage risk indicators. “By integrating generative AI in their financial crime detection solutions, organizations can mitigate risk, drive exceptional efficiencies, and elevate regulatory standards.”

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering Risk Assessment 59

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

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. The updated assessment highlights increased risks due to economic and geopolitical shifts, as well as the rise in technology-enabled transactions.

Money Laundering 109

Money Laundering Risk Law Enforcement Crime 109

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

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the rapidly advancing world of payments and eCommerce, merchants find themselves navigating a landscape of risk in payment processing. While these technologies bring unparalleled convenience and global reach, they also introduce a plethora of risks that can impact the financial stability and reputation of businesses.

Risk Management 97

Risk Management Risk PCI DSS Process 97

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

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Underwriting 68

Underwriting PCI DSS Money Laundering Processors 68

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, several complex types of risks come along with this. As such, PayFacs need to equip themselves with an effective risk management strategy that helps them continuously monitor risks and employ appropriate risk responses if needed. Let’s get started.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Money Laundering Mitigation 88

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2017

Risk management is complex territory for many businesses, especially those with complex partnerships, vast supply chains and global footprints. For fund investors, active risk management is of particular importance for treasurers, Hazeltree noted. One is in assessing counterparty strength.

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Risk Assessment Assessments Risk Risk Mitigation 47

Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss what SaaS companies looking to become payment facilitators need to know about risk management strategies. PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Regulatory Compliance Due Diligence 88

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In fintech, Agentic AI could enhance fraud prevention, risk management, trading, and customer engagement by autonomously analysing financial data, detecting anomalies, and executing decisions in real time. Theres a risk that AI could inadvertently expose data through cyberattacks, algorithmic vulnerabilities, or insufficient safeguards.

AI 77

AI FinTech Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention 77

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.

Risk Management 73

Risk Management Risk Risk Mitigation Risk Assessment 73

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 25, 2025

In this data-driven economy, risk assessment demands more than simply evaluating whether a customer will pay their bills. To truly understand and manage credit risk today, modern companies must look beyond the basics and leverage new technologies, alternative data, and broader information sources.

Risk Assessment 52

Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Assessments Legal 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.

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Regulatory Compliance AML Compliance PCI DSS 136

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Managing credit risk used to be a reactive process. Taking this retroactive approach to credit risk management was never efficient, but it has become even less feasible amid the pandemic. The practical applications for AI extend far beyond credit risk assessment and detection, however.

Credit Risk 98

Credit Risk AI Risk Fraud Detection 98

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The risk of cyber attacks for companies is increasing and can significantly disrupt their operations, have negative financial consequences and damage their reputation. 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.

Security 130

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The risk of cyber attacks for companies is increasing and can significantly disrupt their operations, have negative financial consequences and damage their reputation. 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.

Security 130

Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

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

The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

ZestyAI , a climate and property risk analytics solutions provider, is expanding its existing partnership with Amica Mutual Insurance , enabling the insurance firm to leverage ZestyAI’s full property and climate risk analytics platform. Stolte , assistant vice president at Amica. “Amica earned the top spot in the J.D.

Risk 59

Risk AI Risk Assessment Assessments 59

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.

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AI FinTech Risk Assessment Fraud Detection 98

FICO

JULY 31, 2019

As TPRM or third-party risk management grows in importance, so does cybersecurity risk assessment as part of it. The latest Assessment of Business Cyber Risk (ABC) report from the US Chamber of Commerce and FICO discusses four steps for improving third-party cybersecurity risk management.

Risk 70

Risk Security Risk Assessment Risk Management 70

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. Our systems are structured to interpret large-scale data inputs, allowing us to manage volatility and risk exposure effectively.

AI 52

AI Risk Management Risk Assessment Assessments 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

When it comes to mitigating supplier risk, even the largest corporations are sometimes flying blind. But sophisticated data management does offer some predictability to vendor risk mitigation and supply chain management. Blake explained this as a “risk in purchasing.”

Risk 68

Risk Risk Mitigation Mitigation Risk Assessment 68

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

So it’s not exactly surprising that supply chain risk mitigation efforts can fall by the wayside. “The pandemic and the economic impact of it are a double-whammy for SMEs when it comes to risk via the supply chain,” explained Jake Holloway , chief product officer at Crossword Cybersecurity.

Risk 70

Risk Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Mitigation 70

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.

Financial Crimes 111

Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering Law Enforcement 111

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

Coupa , which works in business spend management, is rolling out new capabilities to help with businesses’ spend visibility while lowering risk, through a cloud-based platform, according to a press release.

Risk Management 60

Risk Management Risk Mitigation Risk Assessment 60

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

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SWIFT Security Best Practices PCI DSS 100

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 means that board members must be involved in overseeing and approving all ICT risk management strategies.

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 means that board members must be involved in overseeing and approving all ICT risk management strategies.

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 means that board members must be involved in overseeing and approving all ICT risk management strategies.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130