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The Evolution of Insurtech and its Impact on Traditional Insurance Models

Fintech Review

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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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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Amica Mutual Insurance Leverages AI-Powered Property and Climate Risk Analytics From ZestyAI

The Fintech Times

“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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Charting Course: Building a Cannabis Banking Compliance Program

Innovative Payments Association

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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Cindy Ho to Lead FOMO Group’s Compliance Strategy in New Appointment

Fintech News

In her new role at FOMO Group , Cindy will be essential in advancing the company’s compliance infrastructure, ensuring adherence to the diverse regulatory landscapes of the jurisdictions in which the company operates. She has previously served as the Chief Control Officer at Bank J.

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FCA issues warning to firms over AML failings

Neopay

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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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.