PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

The growing complexity of international supply chains inevitably adds complexity to risk mitigation and increases risk exposure to all players involved. Once, a company’s top supplier-related risk may have been the threat of a vendor going out of business, or goods failing to make it to their destination on time.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite the opportunity, the B2B payments market remains vastly underserved and traditional banks are often unwilling to cater to SMEs due to low profit margins, high risks, and elevated operational costs. Risk management is another challenge. Risk management in B2B payments is very different from B2C payments.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. Automated risk management solutions can be helpful in theory.

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Compliance Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Risk 76

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 9, 2024

AU10TIX , the identity verification and management firm, has unveiled a new anti-money laundering (AML) solution, in a move to help businesses ensure a safer approach to risk mitigation. The post AU10TIX Aims to Reduce Operational Risk for Businesses With New AML Solution appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Even if you’re not in the financial industry, you’ll need a payment processor or payment service provider (PSP) to start generating revenue, which means you’ll need to either have a proper risk management framework in place—or work with a PSP that has one. In the U.S.,

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Money Laundering AML Financial Crimes 88

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2024

Dr Thng stresses that managing the outsourcing life cycle is a crucial strategy for today’s FIs to enable them to align their operations with changing technologies and market demands. The first pertains to the need for strategic management with a focus on innovation. The standard outsourcing life cycle methodology is quite generic.

FinTech 108

FinTech Mitigation Risk On-Demand 108

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

The partnership aims to create a secondary credit market that is transparent and efficient and makes it easy to manage credit and digitally store documents, loan history and due diligence activities, preventing “information asymmetry risks,” the release stated.

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Fi911

MARCH 14, 2024

It can also help manage risk more effectively, and tailor fraud detection systems to the unique needs of each sales channel. This documentation helps banks assess the risk profile of the business and determine the appropriate transaction processing solutions. When Should a Bank Consider Terminating a MID?

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

However, risk orchestration is a process promising to help fintechs and financial institutions combine their customer onboarding, authentication and risk management processes into one place. “This is done through the integration of risk management, adaptive risk mitigation, process automation, and real-time analysis. .

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Fintech News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Generative AI offers many applications in banking, from enhancing due diligence and risk management to streamlining legal contract generation and code writing. Unseen risks in the banking sector In 2024, banks face various familiar risks and less predictable risks.

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Innovative Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While these relationships can bring numerous benefits, they also come with inherent risks. To mitigate these risks and ensure proper oversight of third-party relationships, it is crucial for organizations to go beyond traditional due diligence and establish a comprehensive third-party oversight framework.

Boot Camp 52

Boot Camp Due Diligence Third Party Vendors Compliance 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

“It is therefore vital that businesses conduct the necessary due diligence when integrating a new provider into their supply chain.” But researchers also found that the practice of de-risking, which involves either exiting a third-party relationship or altering it, is on the rise. ” .

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Neopay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

1371) will introduce notable changes in the assessment of risks associated with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). In the case of customers identified as domestic PEPs or having close associations with domestic PEPs, the initial risk assessment will consider them to present a lower level of risk compared to non-domestic PEPs.

Risk Assessment 52

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Compliance and risk management technology provider Opus is launching a new Know Your Customer (KYC) workflow solution for banks. 29) said Opus is rolling out its Clarity KYC solution to automate KYC workflows and enhance risk analysis. A press release on Tuesday (Jan.

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FICO

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Anti-financial crimes regulations require banks to enact robust risk management frameworks, including extensive KYC due diligence, integrated safeguards for AML transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening. This includes $2.8 billion lost in exchange theft and security breaches, and $4.8

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2024

The UK has emerged as the global leader in shell company risk flags, surpassing all other nations by a significant margin, emphasising the urgent need for heightened vigilance and rigorous oversight in international finance. This figure significantly surpasses that of China, which secured second place with 3.4 million flags.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2017

In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster as part of the continuing Topic TBD series, Gayle Woodbury, managing director at Crowe Horwath with Ops Risk, Third-Party Risk, and eGRC strategy, focused on risk for third parties where “cybersecurity seems to be an ever-changing topic.”. “It

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

However, they must do their due diligence too, especially in the age of deep-fakes. This ongoing due diligence process is crucial to ensure that businesses continue to meet know your customer (KYC) regulatory requirements.

Authentication 64

Authentication Due Diligence Verification Compliance 64

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The reforms aim to address weaknesses in safeguarding practices, reduce consumer fund risks, and enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in preventing fund shortfalls. With many firms facing supervisory interventions due to poor safeguarding, there is a strong sense of urgency. Why is it important? What’s next?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Financial crimes risk management software company Quantifind and Oracle Financial Services have teamed up to improve anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and to add intelligence and automation properties directly into the compliance workflows, according to a release.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2016

As the threats that face organizations continue to evolve in scope and complexity, so too does the role of chief risk officer. In his position as Vice President of Global Risk Management for TNS , Umer Ayub understands this reality firsthand. PYMNTS: What does a day in the life of a chief risk officer look like?

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Risk Risk Management Disaster Recovery Audit 41

Finovate

MAY 6, 2024

regulators– the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the FDIC, and the OCC– have published a new third party risk management guide for community banks. The guide is intended to supplement the Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management document the agencies published in June of last year.

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Neopay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Outdated or inadequate processes can quickly become a liability, exposing the company to financial crime risks and regulatory action. Despite this mandate, Starling opened over 54,000 accounts for 49,000 high-risk customers over a two-year period. Training and continuous support : Compliance is an ongoing process.

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime Due Diligence Compliance 59

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2018

The need is there for a comprehensive approach for risk management, which in turn means that both FinTechs and FIs need a strong, consistent strategy and roadmap from the very start of collaborations. Thus, risk management must evaluate compatibility not just of tech platforms in place, but must also take a cue from strategic goals.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

An effective AML compliance program must include Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, transaction monitoring and reporting, risk assessment and categorization, and training and awareness for staff. With AML legislation, financial institutions are required to follow strict protocols for money laundering risk management.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The​ growth of digital payments, combined with increasingly sophisticated scams, has put both consumers and payment systems at significant risk. According to BDO Director of Fraud Risk Management, Sally Felton, argues that the new rules focus more on reaction than prevention.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Define key objectives to guide decision-making, including the institution’s role in the finance ecosystem, portfolio strategy, partner selection, and risk management. An experienced ecosystem integrator partner like Zühlke can be invaluable in managing these challenges.

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Payment APIs and Integration Money Laundering Due Diligence SWIFT 142

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

The bank stands accused of failing to assess money laundering and terrorism financing risks; regulators said record-keeping was faulty and the company failed to monitor customer due diligence on transactions that may have been tied to child exploitation and endangerment. “There was no evidence of intentional wrongdoing.”.

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Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

Risk Assessment weaknesses: Annex 1 firms have demonstrated inadequacies in conducting comprehensive Business Wide Risk Assessments and Customer Risk Assessments, leaving significant gaps in their AML frameworks. Furthermore, financial crime controls have failed to keep pace with the rapid growth of these businesses.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The OCC outlines safety and soundness principles and appropriate risk management processes for its regulated institutions that engage in BNPL lending. The OCC expects that banks engaged in BNPL lending “do so within a risk management system that is commensurate with associated risks.” By Arthur S.

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Nanonets

APRIL 7, 2023

The demise of SVB serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence and risk management when it comes to securing the financial position of startups. To mitigate these risks, many companies resorted to opening multiple bank accounts and distributing their funds across them.

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Seon

JUNE 29, 2023

As such, it is part of an organization’s due diligence. Transactions that can be linked to terrorist financing can be elevated from conventional AML due diligence to advanced AML due diligence. It achieves this through transaction and behavior monitoring, risk assessment, and alert generation.

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Nanonets

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In addition, AI can help insurance firms evaluate risk with high accuracy by analyzing large volumes of data. 1: Increased Accuracy and Reduced Errors AI in insurance claims processing plays a pivotal role in enhancing accuracy and reducing errors by automating various tasks and mitigating the risks associated with manual processes.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

First, there’s the Capture product, which optimizes the due diligence portion of the onboarding process, Lam explained. Second, there are the risk management technologies, including the cyberspace crawler that automatically reads and analyzes social posts about the merchant.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 18, 2023

However, in most cases, the merchant is unaware of being abused by criminal gangs or transaction fraudsters and runs a tremendous risk. Transaction laundering poses significant risks and challenges for financial institutions, payment processors, regulators, and legitimate businesses.

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Transactions Due Diligence Money Laundering Legal 52

Neopay

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These reviews play a crucial role in identifying potential risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the integrity of financial markets. These reviews mainly focused on areas related to financial crime, controls, risk management, and business conduct, prompting firms to proactively evaluate their practices in these domains.

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PYMNTS

MAY 17, 2018

According to a press release Wednesday (May 16), the European Central Bank (ECB), based in Germany, has chosen OpenLink to provide treasury and risk management technology to manage its euro-dominated investment portfolio, foreign reserves and other asset purchase programs.

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