Banks and financial institutions increasingly rely on AI solutions from third-party vendors and FinTech partners. These collaborations enhance innovation and operational efficiency but also introduce operational, compliance, and reputational risks. Mismanaged AI systems can lead to failures, regulatory breaches, and Read More …
Tag: Fraud Risk
Third-Party AI Risk: How to Audit FinTech Partners and AI Vendors
Adakami Contributes to National Dialogue on Strengthening Fraud Risk Management
Adakami has participated in a national-level dialogue focused on strengthening fraud risk management frameworks, highlighting the growing importance of tackling financial fraud in the digital economy. According to the report, the discussion brought together industry stakeholders, regulators, and technology experts Read More …
IRDAI unveils fraud risk framework for insurers and reinsurers to boost cybersecurity
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a comprehensive fraud risk management framework to strengthen cybersecurity and internal controls among insurers and reinsurers. Scheduled to come into effect from April 1, 2026, the new guidelines mandate Read More …
Portfolio Rebalancing: Strategies to Manage Risk Effectively
Portfolio rebalancing is a key investment strategy that helps investors maintain their desired asset allocation, manage risk, and stay on track toward financial goals. By buying or selling assets to return to the original target allocation, rebalancing ensures that a Read More …
Case Study: Fraud Risk – Addressing Embezzlement in a Financial Institution
Executive Summary This case study explores a significant financial fraud incident in a mid-sized financial institution, where an internal employee embezzled $2 million over two years by exploiting weak internal controls. The fraudulent activities involved unauthorized fund transfers and manipulation Read More …
RBI steps in to end harassment of borrowers, prohibits digital lenders from accessing smartphone data
With the news of harassment of customers by digital lenders becoming frequent – in some cases the harassed borrowers even committing suicide – the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to issue stringent guidelines to put an end to Read More …
Fraud risks grow as cost of living soars
The legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, a global lack of goods and materials, and Russia’s war in Ukraine have each combined to produce a cocktail of economic woes that is proving hard to swallow. Add to this underlying anxiety regarding Read More …
Hacker steals ₹7.3 crore from payment gateway company Razorpay in Bengaluru
The hacker stole ₹7.3 crore over three months by manipulating the authorisation process of the payment gateway company to authenticate 831 failed transactions The South East cyber crime police are trying to track down a hacker who stole ₹7.3 crore Read More …
4 ways banks can use data to manage fraud risks
Money laundering, automated clearing house fraud and wire transfer scams are running rampant in the banking industry. U.S. financial institutions spent more than $4.5 billion on fraud detection systems in 2021 as continuous threats around real-time payments emerged in the Read More …
How Credit Unions Can Work to Identify and Eliminate Fraud Risks
Credit unions (CUs) have been known historically for their member-first mentality and intimate face-to-face banking model. This business structure has worked in their favor, but it also has left some CUs less prepared for the pandemic-driven shift to digital-first banking Read More …