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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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.

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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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The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

“One of the most meaningful ways we protect our customers and their homes is to work with them to understand and mitigate risk,” said Rebecca L. ” With ZestyAI models, carriers are able to move from territory-based segmentation to a property-by-property risk assessment.

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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.

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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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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2017

But Big Data lands new capabilities in the hands of corporate treasurers and other executives that yields active, real-time assessments of risks from multiple angles, from counterparties to compliance. For fund investors, active risk management is of particular importance for treasurers, Hazeltree noted.

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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.

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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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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.

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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. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector.

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Neopay

MAY 7, 2024

Proliferation financing: strengthening risk assessments The FCA underscores the necessity for firms to develop specific risk assessments and control mechanisms to prevent financial services from being exploited for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

. “Risk orchestration lowers risk and boosts resilience of financial institutions by facilitating quick threat detection and response,” Kelvin Lim , senior director at the Synopsys Software Integrity Group. “Automated workflows facilitate real-time risk management, ensuring a coordinated response to evolving threats.

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Features Offers precision-tailored LLM specializing in financial data Delivers transparent data sourcing with detailed audit trails Provides advanced data security measures, mitigating breaches and compliance violations Who’s it for?

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

PayFacs need to equip themselves with an effective risk management strategy that helps them continuously monitor risks and employ appropriate risk responses if needed. So you must have risk avoidance, risk identification, and risk reduction strategies in place to combat fraudulent transactions.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

EURI will be available on the Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain blockchains and subject to transaction monitoring and risk assessments for fraud identification and general risk mitigation.

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Stablecoins Multi-Currency Regulations Risk Mitigation 109

The Fintech Times

APRIL 3, 2024

It also aims to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with criminal activities. COSMIC, which stands for ‘Collaborative Sharing of Money Laundering /TF Information and Cases’ serves as a centralised platform facilitating the sharing of customer information among financial institutions.

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Neopay

MAY 31, 2024

With our tailored risk assessments, comprehensive training programs, regulatory guidance, compliance audits and continuous support, payment institutions can bolster their AML/CFT capabilities effectively. Contact us today to learn how our comprehensive compliance solutions can help you bolster your financial crime prevention efforts.

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EBizCharge

JULY 22, 2024

Some of these strategies include setting clear and attainable goals, applying accurate forecasting for better budget management, and risk assessments and mitigation. Quick risk assessment and mitigation Managing finances inherently comes with risks, ranging from market volatility to credit risks.

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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. “Fraudulent claims are a key concern for every insurance company. .”

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Neopay

MARCH 4, 2024

Therefore, prioritising compliance, risk management, and ethical conduct is essential to mitigate the risk of regulatory scrutiny.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

EURI will be available on the Ethereum as well as the BNB Smart Chain blockchains and subject to transaction monitoring and risk assessments for fraud identification and general risk mitigation.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The second benefit is lower risk. Plaid’s risk assessment results in fewer returns for recurring payments. Plaid estimates that payments made directly from the consumer’s bank account offer a 40% lower processing cost when compared to credit card payments.

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EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Risk assessment: After gathering the necessary information, a risk assessment is conducted to evaluate a business’s risk profile. Underwriters analyze factors such as transaction volumes and potential risks to determine the likelihood of financial instability or fraud.

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Finovate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Kentucky-based Venminder offers a SaaS platform for third-party risk management that helps more than 1,200 customers manage their vendor relationships– from onboarding to offboarding. Photo by Edmond Dantès The post Ncontracts Acquires Third Party Risk Management Company Venminder appeared first on Finovate.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 2, 2024

ComplyTek introduces an advanced transaction screening solution for instant payments , designed to ensure compliance and mitigate fraud within the critical 10-second processing window. Key Benefits: Proactive Risk Monitoring : Enhanced efficiency through automation and reduced false positives with advanced algorithms.

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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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Third Party Payment Processors Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Risk-based indicates that the company has performed a risk assessment. Risk assessment is the exercise of identifying specific risks related to an endeavor and then determining what kind of actions will be taken to “control” or mitigate the risk. taking the risk.)

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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. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

Risk management framework: Develop a robust risk management framework that identifies, assesses and mitigates key risks associated with your business operations. This includes conducting a thorough risk assessment, implementing appropriate risk controls and establishing effective monitoring mechanisms.

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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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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

Assign Risk Rankings : Newly discovered security vulnerabilities should be assigned a risk ranking of “high,” “medium,” or “low,” and appropriate mitigation measures should be prioritized accordingly. Restrict Cardholder Data as Necessary: PCI DSS requires strict access control for payment card data.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Effective  vendor management  contributes to cost optimization,  risk mitigation , and quality assurance. Evaluating potential suppliers through a rigorous qualification process can help mitigate risks and ensure that they align with the business objectives and values.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

Merchants must familiarize themselves with the diverse risks associated with payment processing, encompassing fraud, chargebacks, and cybersecurity threats. Conducting a thorough risk assessment tailored to the specific nature of the business is essential.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

“More than ever, these businesses need real-time visibility into their spend, the ability to mitigate their supply chain risk and cautiously manage their cash flow,” she said in the release. “We’re

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Microsoft says it mitigated an average of 1,955 attacks per day that year, a 40% increase from the prior year. Cybersecurity trends in 2024 Munich Re highlights several key risks and trends expected to shape the cyber threat landscape in 2024 and beyond.

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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. Beyond detecting fraud in onboarding circumstances, digital footprinting offers profound insights into risk assessment by facilitating a deeper data-driven understanding of a user’s digital behavior.

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