VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 6, 2024

assessment, understanding these changes to Requirement 10 will help you strategize your implementation approach. Other Logs Review "periodically" based on the company's risk assessment Periodic review is still required but now explicitly mentioned in Requirement 10.4.2 Maintains the risk assessment step.

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Procedures Best Practices Risk Assessment 130

FloQast

APRIL 30, 2024

The Accountability Challenge : Ensuring clear instructions and responsibilities for control execution is vital, especially when dealing with control owners outside the accounting department, to mitigate business risks and maintain compliance integrity. Reactive Risk Assessment Processes : Good reaction times can make you a lot of money.

Compliance 93

Compliance Addressing Audit Risk 93

Innovative Payments Association

AUGUST 29, 2024

Conduct a Risk Assessment Before building a compliance program, businesses should conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential compliance risks. This includes assessing the risk of money laundering, financial crime, and regulatory violations.

Cannabis Banking 52

Cannabis Banking Boot Camp Compliance Money Laundering 52

The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

As natural catastrophes, including wildfires and convective storms, become more frequent and severe, insurers are looking for new ways to accurately predict and proactively address the growing threat of climate risk. Recognising this, ZestyAI provides property-specific data to help insurers determine the true risk for each property.

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 also enhances trading strategies significantly.

AI 98

AI FinTech Risk Assessment Fraud Detection 98

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. Singapore’s law enforcement and supervisory agencies will remain vigilant and implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

Money Laundering 93

Money Laundering Crime Risk Law Enforcement 93

Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

In a recent move, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a significant step in addressing the prevalent anti-money laundering (AML) shortcomings among Annex 1 firms. It is imperative for these firms to promptly address any identified shortcomings to align with regulatory expectations. These must be addressed.”

AML 52

AML Financial Crimes Crime Risk Assessment 52

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 95

Money Laundering Risk Crime Law Enforcement 95

Neopay

JULY 4, 2024

These reports are critical for assessing and evidencing how firms have provided good outcomes for consumers under the Duty. Importance of board reports According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), “Board reports are key to assess and evidence how firms have provided good outcomes for consumers under the Duty.”

Consumer 52

Consumer Risk Assessment Assessments Compliance 52

Neopay

MARCH 5, 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) convened its February plenary from 21 to 23 February 2024, addressing crucial issues concerning money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. Firms are advised to update their internal jurisdiction lists accordingly.

AML 52

AML Risk Assessment Money Laundering Assessments 52

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Checkout.com’s comprehensive global acquiring and processing capabilities, alongside their commitment to cost optimization, and enhancing payment performance, uniquely positions the business to address these challenges effectively. Morgan, bringing its total funding to $252m.

B2B 80

B2B Reconciliation Payments Risk Assessment 80

Neopay

MAY 7, 2024

The FCA aims to assist firms in understanding regulatory expectations while empowering them to assess the adequacy of their financial crime systems and controls. This includes references to the travel rule and updates to sections on risk assessment and fraud.

Financial Crimes 52

Financial Crimes Crime Risk Assessment Money Laundering 52

Seon

JUNE 24, 2024

A critical aspect of cybersecurity, the fundamentals within this realm center on three main components: identifying, assessing and mitigating risks associated with digital identities and access controls across an organization. The following details a five-step process.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Mitigation Risk Identity Theft 52

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 89

Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering Law Enforcement 89

Neopay

MAY 31, 2024

To effectively manage AML/CTF risks, the FCA employed several key tools, including the REP-CRIM annual reporting obligation, which was expanded to cover more firms, and innovative data analytical tools to identify hotspots and emerging risks.

Financial Crimes 52

Financial Crimes AML Money Laundering Crime 52

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These companies are leveraging their strong European foundations to address local needs and adapt to regional regulatory environments. The company aims to address the challenges faced by Japanese investors, including the lack of comprehensive screening information.

APACS 101

APACS FinTech Assessments Risk Assessment 101

Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Today, the company announced major enhancements to its platform that bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, enabling real-time risk assessment and the proactive blocking of scams like pig butchering, ransomware, sextortion, and others. AI is pioneering a new era in fraud prevention. In 2023, investment scams alone led to more than $4.5

Scams 52

Scams Blocks AI Fraud Prevention 52

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2015

In the agreement, both companies will leverage the other’s unique security layer to combine email risk assessment with fraud scoring. Emailage, which debuted at FinovateSpring 2015 , offers a tool that assesses the risk associated with an email address. Feedzai made its European debut at FinovateEurope 2014.

Risk Assessment 26

Risk Assessment Assessments Risk Fraud Prevention 26

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While entities can choose their methods for HIPAA disaster recovery planning, HIPAA mandates basic requirements in section 164.308(a)(7)(ii) , requiring organizations to address certain aspects. Testing and Revision Procedures (Addressable) : Enforce strategies for regular testing and modification of contingency plans.

Disaster Recovery 130

Disaster Recovery Regulatory Compliance Procedures Duplicate 130

The Fintech Times

MARCH 29, 2024

From enhancing risk assessment accuracy to personalising products and services, insurers are leveraging data analytics to optimise decision-making processes, mitigate risks and cater to evolving consumer needs. “At Cowbell, we are actively assessing the cyber risk posture of over 39 million businesses in the US and the UK.

Risk Assessment 59

Risk Assessment Underwriting Assessments Risk 59

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2019

Set up in 2016 by companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, The Partnership on AI released a report that stated algorithmic risk assessment tools cannot properly provide the right level of transparency and accountability. This report documents the serious shortcomings of risk assessment tools in the U.S.

Law Enforcement 58

Law Enforcement Laws Risk Assessment AI 58

Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

It is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment of your financial position and ensure that you meet the minimum capital requirements. To demonstrate financial adequacy, firms should consider the following: Capital Planning: Develop a robust capital planning strategy that takes into account potential risks and contingencies.

Financial Crimes 52

Financial Crimes Money Laundering Compliance Crime 52

The Paypers

MARCH 8, 2017

(The Paypers) Assessing the fraud risk associated with an email addresses is an effective way to identify card-not-present fraud and identity theft

Assessments 28

Assessments Risk Assessment Identity Theft Fraud Prevention 28

Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Regulatory Compliance Payment APIs and Integration 88

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 2, 2024

By evaluating daily transactional data, it assigns personalized scores and ranks clients based on their behavior, helping financial institutions prioritize risks and identify emerging trends, thereby enhancing the accuracy of risk assessment.

Instant Payments 94

Instant Payments Transactions Payment APIs and Integration Compliance 94

Fintech News

MARCH 3, 2024

Cindy, who brings over three decades of experience in the compliance sector, will spearhead the company’s efforts in regulatory compliance, policy formulation and execution, risk assessment, and business advisory to support FOMO Group’s expanding operations. She has previously served as the Chief Control Officer at Bank J.

Compliance 95

Compliance AML Money Laundering Regulatory Compliance 95

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 5, 2024

Changes Scope Addresses specifically visitor access and authorization. Now is the time for organizations to re-evaluate their physical security strategies, conduct updated risk assessments, and refine their protection processes to align with these enhanced standards. PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement v3.2.1 (9.4, 9.4.1 & 9.4.2)

PCI DSS 147

PCI DSS Procedures Assessments Checks 147

Nanonets

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In addition to validating management's understanding of their responsibility, 404A also requires an objective assessment of the company's ICFR. An assessment of how adequate internal controls were for the preceding period. A methodology statement detailing how the company determines control efficacy. What is an ICFR Audit?

Audit 52

Audit Risk Assessment Assessments Procedures 52

Fintech News

MARCH 20, 2024

Sumsub, a global verification provider, is addressing the sharp increase in fraud networks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its enhanced Fraud Prevention Solution. This tool is designed to help businesses tackle fraud rings, account takeovers, chargeback fraud, and bot attacks. said Vyacheslav Zholudev, CTO and co-founder of Sumsub.

APACS 90

APACS Fraud Prevention Deepfake Account Takeovers 90

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

After completing all the applicable requirements and steps mentioned in the PCI DSS checklist, businesses may engage a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to perform a formal assessment of their compliance with the PCI DSS. If any areas of non-compliance are identified during the assessment, the QSA will report their findings to the business.

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Security Encryption Compliance 130

VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 22, 2023

As technology advances and the use of biometric data becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy concerns and regulatory compliance associated with this sensitive data. By addressing these issues, organizations can strike a balance between reaping the benefits of biometric technology and protecting individuals’ privacy.

Privacy 130

Privacy Compliance Legal Best Practices 130

Nanonets

APRIL 11, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss the challenges faced by commercial lenders today, the pain points in the loan process, and how loan automation can address these issues to deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders. Manual compliance processes increase the risk of non-compliance and may result in costly fines or penalties.

Origination 52

Origination Automation Risk Assessment Underwriting 52

FloQast

APRIL 8, 2024

Addressing material weaknesses is not just a legal requirement but a cornerstone of corporate governance and ensuring investor confidence, no matter the company size. Conduct regular risk assessments. Regularly assess the risk of material misstatement in financial reporting and adjust controls accordingly.

Compliance 52

Compliance Audit Best Practices Risk Assessment 52

FICO

JUNE 23, 2023

The updated model reflects the evolving credit landscape and credit behavior to help better inform a higher level of consumer credit risk prediction. The validation results for FICO Score 10 T demonstrate improved credit risk prediction for this segment of the population.

Credit Risk 52

Credit Risk Risk Assessment Assessments Risk 52

Fintech Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Regulatory Frameworks Developing adaptable regulatory frameworks is essential in addressing the rapid pace of fintech innovation while ensuring consumer protection. Traditional financial regulations often fall short in addressing the unique challenges presented by fintech innovations.

Consumer Protection 105

Consumer Protection Innovation Consumer FinTech 105

Seon

MARCH 20, 2024

trillion annually, reflecting a 56% increase over the past decade, the urgency to address digital fraud has never been more acute. Digital Footprinting as a Critical Assessment Tool As businesses bleed five percent of their annual revenues to fraud, the imperative to reassess and fortify their fraud prevention strategies mounts.

Fraud Prevention 98

Fraud Prevention Assessments Phishing Mitigation 98

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