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Planning an Internal Audit Risk Assessment

FloQast

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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Singapore’s Money Laundering Report Flags Elevated Risks in Digital Assets, Banking

Fintech News

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.

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Identity Risk Management: Strategic Approaches to Mitigate Risk

Seon

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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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

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.

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MAS Warns Financial Institutions of Quantum Computing Cyber Threats

Fintech News

This guidance is intended to supplement existing MAS notices and guidelines on technology risk management and cybersecurity.

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Why Banks Need FinTech To Address Their Own Complicated Treasuries

PYMNTS

Managing Risk. One of the most crucial areas for banks’ treasuries is risk mitigation , which, according to Beaulande, has become more complex as it relates to other areas of treasury management. Sixty percent said that internal regulatory examinations include an assessment of risk management practices.

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Mastering the Art of Vendor Selection: A Friendly Guide

Nanonets

Effective  vendor management  contributes to cost optimization,  risk mitigation , and quality assurance.   Risk mitigation : Thorough   vendor evaluation   and ongoing monitoring can minimize the risks associated with disruptions, delays, or subpar product or service quality.