In today’s digital world, safeguarding sensitive data is crucial for businesses. One key aspect of data protection is conducting a thorough Data Risk Assessment (DRA). This comprehensive guide will walk you through the importance of DRA, its benefits, and a step-by-step process to conduct one efficiently. Understanding Data Risk Assessment Data Risk Assessment is a […]
Due diligence is the primary part of building a business relationship. Be it an individual or entity, conducting due diligence helps a business analyze the amount of risk associated with someone. In compliance, the term is often related to third-party due diligence. Conducting due diligence allows compliance teams to make informed decisions on whether or […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, where financial transactions occur across borders and online platforms, the need for robust identity verification has become paramount. Wealth management companies, tasked with safeguarding the assets and interests of their clients, face increasing challenges in combating fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. In this blog, we will explore the importance […]
The Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is someone who owns or controls a business or owns a legal entity. Financial institutions are legally obligated to gather information on UBOs and the amount of risk that is associated with them. Financial businesses need to achieve regulatory compliance and enhance business security to handle risks that come along […]
Link analysis is a powerful analytical technique that allows us to examine the relationships between entities or objects. In the context of fraud detection, link analysis can help us identify connections between individuals, transactions, and other data points that might indicate fraudulent behavior. In this guide, we’ll explore what link analysis is, how it works, […]
Even though we’re past the pandemic, its impact on digital experiences can’t be underestimated. It has changed how people access financial services. The digital revolution has increased the number of people who use a range of financial services across the globe. It has significantly impacted how people send and receive money, borrow, and save. With […]
Businesses often overlook fraud red flags. In the long run, this leads to monetary and reputational losses. Vendor fraud has become highly prevalent across several industries. When vendor fraud happens, the culprit could be someone from your own team or someone you trusted. It could also be a fake vendor that wasn’t verified properly. Every […]
FinTech firms have become a favorite for fraudsters globally. According to a report, FinTech firms faced 2.5 times more attacks in Q1 2022. FinTech firms deal with sensitive customer data, so they’re a goldmine to fraudsters. The data stolen is used for financial fraud and only makes it that much harder to detect fraudulent activities. […]
Maintaining the integrity of online accounts is more than challenging in today’s time. Regulatory bodies keep writing more and more laws to help businesses keep themselves and their customers secure. Financial institutions and FinTechs keep building cyber risk strategies to protect their customers from fraudsters online. This is one of the reasons why businesses need […]
Digital banking has opened up more means for fraudsters to trick financial institutions, lenders, or end customers. To keep up, businesses have transformed their operations to provide valuable digital banking experience to customers, and combat fraud. Banks all over the world are now focusing on seamless onboarding experiences. However, this rapid growth in digital banking […]