The Fintech Times

MAY 5, 2024

Not only are Resilience’s clients more effective at avoiding loss, but they also are more proactive about assessing and mitigating that risk. ” The post Resilience Launches New Cyber Risk Tools to Empower Clients to Improve Their Risk Mitigation appeared first on The Fintech Times. .

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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. It allows insurance providers and their customers to assess the risks of today and help prepare them for those of the future.”

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Therefore, this article explores the common cyber threats in video communication and provides strategies to mitigate them. Best Practices for Securing Video Communication Choose the Right Platform When evaluating different platforms, assess their security features comprehensively.

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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.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 28, 2024

offers essential guidelines and a framework to safeguard cardholders’ data and mitigate any potential data breaches that may occur in banks. It is of utmost importance for banks to ensure the safety and security of the cardholders’ data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance 4.0 5/5 - (2 votes)

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Seon

JUNE 24, 2024

Identity theft presents significant challenges to businesses, making proactive risk mitigation essential for regulatory compliance, trust, asset protection, and operational integrity. How to Conduct a Thorough Identity Risk Assessment Each organization’s journey demands a meticulous understanding of its vulnerabilities and risks.

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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.

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FloQast

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One of the first steps in carrying out an effective internal audit is to perform an internal audit risk assessment. What Is an Internal Audit Risk Assessment? In an internal audit risk assessment process internal auditors use to evaluate an organization’s potential risks and vulnerabilities.

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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.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In response, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has initiated a global effort to standardise post-quantum cryptography (PQC), which includes identifying quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms compatible with existing communication protocols to safeguard against CRQC threats.

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Fintech News

MARCH 21, 2024

SEON’s multi-layered fraud prevention solution employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to safeguard PayLabo users with transaction monitoring, device fingerprinting, and comprehensive assessments to mitigate unauthorised use. The PayLabo platform has been able to offer this to its users since its launch.

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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.

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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.

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Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2024

The accreditation was granted following a meticulous evaluation process conducted by SFA, with an independent assessment by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC). Introduced in October 2022, the BNPL Code of Conduct aims to mitigate risks of consumer over-indebtedness and ensure fair practices within the sector.

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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.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Vulnerability assessments involve scanning systems for known weaknesses, while penetration testing (or pen testing) takes a more aggressive approach by simulating cyberattacks to evaluate the effectiveness of current security measures. This makes cybersecurity education a crucial component of any comprehensive cyber defence strategy.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Dian highlighted that while digitalisation offers significant efficiency benefits, it also introduces challenges and risks that must be mitigated to ensure banking stability. “This requires a resilient banking system because it can affect the continuity of bank operations and businesses.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Lawrence Wong Wong’s statement said, “MAS will continue to work with financial institutions to assess additional measures for higher risk transactions, including those relating to transfers to overseas payees and access of bank accounts from overseas locations.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

The complex nature of climate change, its global impact, and varying mitigation strategies across jurisdictions make monitoring and analysing climate-related financial risks particularly challenging. In response, BIS and MAS launched Project Viridis to explore the development of a climate risk platform.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Blanco said the organization is looking at mitigating risks with virtual currencies. These are areas your examiners, and FinCEN, will ask you about when assessing the effectiveness of your AML program.". All of these questions go back to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate risk," he said, according to the remarks.

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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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Seon

MARCH 20, 2024

Digital footprint monitoring plays a crucial role in identifying and mitigating such schemes, enabling a proactive approach to fraud prevention. 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.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2024

“By analysing big data and rapidly assessing risks, AI empowers financial companies to make well-informed decisions. However, a significant revolution lies ahead – the personalisation of services based on individual user assessments. “Finally, AI is reducing risk in the embedded insurance space.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This collaboration integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics into Sumsub’s platform, providing clients with enhanced tools to screen cryptocurrency wallets, identify fraudulent activity, and assess risk in transactions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 22, 2023

Principle of data minimization: Only the minimum amount of biometric data necessary for the intended purpose should be collected and processed, requiring careful assessment and avoidance of excess. Voiceprint: Assessment of vocal attributes such as tone, pitch, and enunciation.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Their guidance urges banks to adopt a proportionate approach, assessing MSBs individually rather than applying blanket policies that exclude entire sectors. Banks continue to sever ties with MSBs like PFS without individualised assessments, often citing AML concerns or geopolitical risks associated with countries like Iran.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Advising on Data Protection Obligations DPO is required to provide advice to the organization on how they should handle data in line with legal obligations, especially for processing activities and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). 3.Data Key Responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer 1.Monitoring

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Finovate

MARCH 13, 2024

Therefore, banks using AI systems must assess and reduce risks, maintain use logs, be transparent and accurate, and ensure human oversight. Compliance and oversight The ruling specifically calls out banking as an “essential private and public service” and categorizes it as a high-risk use of AI.

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Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

Their comprehensive discussion sheds light on the significance of advanced AI and fraud detection technologies, and the importance of collaborative efforts to mitigate these risks. Incorporating passive risk signals during onboarding offers another layer of assurance.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Assessing Penalties for Non-Compliance In the process of determining the monetary penalty to be imposed under Section 33 (1) , the Board takes into consideration several key factors. Mitigation Efforts: The Board will consider the data fiduciary’s mitigation efforts, including their timeliness and effectiveness.

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Fintech Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Consumer protection in the digital age isn’t just about enforcing rules; it’s about understanding the evolving risks and being proactive in mitigating them. Regulators play a key role in assessing and mitigating the systemic risks posed by fintech innovations.

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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.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

She commented, “The feedback pertains to the broader financial services market, and while not all comments are directed specifically at payment firms, the assessment highlights where the FCA identifies gaps or weaknesses in implementation. PSPs were required to enhance their fraud detection and prevention systems to mitigate potential losses.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Common risk management strategies for PayFacs include proper merchant vetting and onboarding, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention, chargeback mitigation, KYC/AML compliance, and data breach prevention. You should also have contingency plans or initiatives in place to mitigate the impact of a risk.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Such measures were designed to discourage speculative trading and mitigate financial risks for retail investors. The focus will shift towards assessing the impact of these frameworks on industry dynamics, balancing risk management, consumer protection, and fostering innovation. billion (SG$20.06

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

But lenders themselves, even industry incumbents, are also quickly recognizing the potential that unlocking data has not only on improving the SMB borrowing experience, but on significantly improving their own internal operations, particularly when it comes to risk mitigation. ” The U.S.’s ’s Open Banking Path.

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Risk Mitigation Mitigation Payment APIs and Integration Risk 93

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Cohn believes regulation will impose stricter requirements for organisations to assess and mitigate the potential for algorithmic bias in AI-powered payment systems. Without clear accountability mechanisms, assessing whether an AI systems actions align with privacy regulations or ethical standards becomes nearly impossible.

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