AI simplifies compliance control frameworks for faster, smarter governance

Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping how organisations design and manage compliance control frameworks, helping firms move away from manual, fragmented processes toward more integrated and intelligent systems. As regulatory expectations grow more complex across financial services, technology, and payments, companies Read More …

Axis Finance introduces ABC Scorecards to transform credit risk assessment

Axis Finance has launched its new ABC Scorecards, a data-driven credit evaluation system built in partnership with TransUnion CIBIL, aiming to significantly enhance the precision, speed and reliability of credit risk management across lending operations. The scorecards leverage CIBIL’s advanced Read More …

AI emerges as the new control layer for payments and risk at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

Artificial intelligence has taken centre stage as the foundation of next-generation payments and risk infrastructure, according to discussions at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. Industry leaders, regulators, and technology innovators highlighted that AI is no longer a support tool but Read More …

Decta, Actuary Aero partner to boost smarter risk management with advanced data intelligence

A new partnership between Decta, a global payment service provider, and Actuary Aero, a predictive analytics firm, aims to transform risk management for financial institutions by leveraging deeper data intelligence. The collaboration is expected to enhance fraud detection, improve credit Read More …

EY report urges banks to rethink non-financial risk management strategies

non-financial risk management strategies

A recent EY report titled “Beyond the numbers: Shaping the future of non-financial risk management” highlights the urgent need for banks to modernize their approach to managing non-financial risks (NFR). As banks face increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and the Read More …

Agio Ratings raises $6M to enhance risk tools for digital assets

Agio Ratings, a pioneering fintech firm specializing in digital asset risk assessment, has secured $6 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its risk management infrastructure. The funding round was led by ParaFi Capital, with participation from notable Read More …

RBI cautions: Don’t let AI hype overshadow risk management

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has urged financial institutions and technology adopters to strike a balance between the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robust risk management practices. While acknowledging the transformative potential of AI in improving operational Read More …

How Financial Services Firms Can Tackle AI Model Risk

A recent blog on Financial IT explores the growing concern of model risk in financial services, especially with the rapid adoption of AI and machine learning models. As financial institutions integrate AI into credit scoring, fraud detection, and portfolio optimization, Read More …

Sitharaman Urges Fintechs to Bolster Risk Controls Against AI Misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on fintech companies to enhance their risk management frameworks to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, she emphasized the need for responsible AI deployment, particularly in financial Read More …