PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

A recent analysis found that interest-free installment payment plans appeal to these consumers, in part because they offer the financial flexibility to buy more expensive purchases without taking on traditional credit risks. Unbound Merino Leverages Installment Payment Plans For More Accessible Shopping.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

Banks are leveraging various techniques to identify and stop application fraud before criminals make off with fresh credit cards or loans. These processes analyze multiple data points in each application — including past account activity, cross-account linkage and metadata — to determine fraud risks.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

The offering, launched today , is designed to help companies leverage an artificial intelligence model that answers real business questions and can be swiftly deployed. The problem, however, is that while the data resources exist, most firms do not have the in-house experience or expertise to leverage that data within an AI paradigm. “If

Credit Risk 48

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Start by leveraging data from your accounting systems and working with your finance team to create simple forecasting models. Customer Credit Risk Predictive analytics can also be applied to assess the creditworthiness of customers.

Risk Management 95

Risk Management Compliance Forecasting Credit Risk 95

Future CFO

MARCH 16, 2023

China's modest fiscal policy expansion, reflected in support from fiscal budgets and bond issuance from regional and local governments (RLGs), mitigates credit risks for local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) and infrastructure companies, the credit rating agency said.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

According to recent data from Moody’s investor services, corporate leverage in the U.S. has reached pre-2008 levels, meaning banks are facing risk that is elevated above what has been seen since the financial crisis. All in, the leveraged loan market in the U.S. “If operating conditions in the U.S. “U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

More and more companies are starting to leverage payments technology with [virtual cards] because of the value to all players in the ecosystem,” Fenton said. For example, our portfolio company, GDS Link, provides credit risk management solutions to lenders.

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Future CFO

JULY 23, 2020

The bank aims to leverage these insights to provide quicker and more cost-efficient financing to suppliers much earlier in the cycle, as compared to conventional post-shipment supplier financing programs, he added. The post DBS Bank, Infor team to offer digital trade financing appeared first on FutureCFO.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

On pace to more than triple its year-over-year loan volume, Affirm will leverage the facility to continue its expansion of consumer-friendly point-of-sale financing at leading online and offline retailers, the company said in a press release.

Credit Risk 51

Credit Risk Risk Management Leverage Finance 51

CFO Talks

AUGUST 21, 2024

This change significantly impacts financial metrics such as leverage ratios and EBITDA. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Managing Expected Credit Losses IFRS 9 introduced the concept of expected credit losses (ECL), which means companies must recognise potential credit losses earlier, based on a forward-looking model.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Loans were primarily issued to SMB merchants that sell on the site, and bank partnerships were leveraged in some foreign markets.

Credit Risk 52

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

The firm’s lenders use a combined credit risk scoring methodology that uses traditional models such as the Altman Z score and deep learning model (leveraging neural networks, for example) to assess loans. Crowdfunding, according to the company, and P2P payments, are cost efficient means of raising and distributing capital.

Credit Risk 52

Credit Risk Investments Banking Education 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The data collected about those drivers during their working hours in their vehicles — Grab knows driver accident rates, for instance — helps the platform operator determine who might make a good credit risk, and how much working capital can be extended to them. Mehrotra didn’t rule that out, but he didn’t offer many specifics, either.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

If a business doesn’t have the robustness in terms of data sets, the data scientists needed to analyze that data or even the technology infrastructure to run analytics properly and perform real-time decisioning in house, then they may be better off leveraging the scale of a platform that does. The “Buy Vs. Build” Decision.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Bill Pay Exchange leverages Mastercard’s network of 135,000 billers and the real-time payment capabilities of Vocalink and The Clearing House (TCH) – and users get instant confirmation. Wall Street also is raising concerns over credit risk as the firm branches out into consumer-facing installment loans.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Doing that meant that Circle had to build out an AI-powered risk engine that allows it to make 90 percent of its risk and compliance decisions with machines rather than relying on compliance people. This allows Circle to take on the credit risk of transactions to make money move instantly.

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CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2024

This can be done using a risk matrix, which plots the severity of the impact against the likelihood of occurrence. The goal is to prioritize risks that have the highest potential impact on the organization. For example, currency fluctuations and credit risk may rank higher for South African businesses due to the economic environment.

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Focus CFO

MARCH 3, 2022

Trading partners’ credit risks : Customers and suppliers grapple with the same inflationary pressures and working capital management challenges, which can create a drag on their profitability. Moreover, these issues can impede a customer’s ability to pay and a supplier’s ability to deliver. .

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Our foundation is built on leveraging data science and machine learning to provide a better mechanism for evaluating risk with SMBs,” he said. Trends like greater demand for mobility and new technologies to mitigate credit risk are always welcome from the company, the executive said.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

Competencies include: Working knowledge of risk management, budget, and forecasting tools. Investment and credit risk knowledge. Information quality and control rationalisation are top-of-mind issues for the Steward. Accounting knowledge (IFRS and taxation). External financial and regulatory reporting knowledge.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

And if you ask why aren’t Apple or Google or Amazon or Samsung offering faster payments , it’s because they have the leverage in the market not to have to,” Reinsch said. They are a very low credit risk — if a developer has an invoice from them, Qwil can be confident it is going to get paid.

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Invoicing Advertising Credit Risk Finance 65

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2017

Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found that underwriting standards have eased thanks to an increased appetite for credit risk, increased competition and an overall perception of improved economic circumstances. Commercial real estate (CRE) loans, however, continued to strengthen. Amid these fluctuations, the U.S.

Banking 46

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

After operating 11 brands in six countries, DeCosmo leveraged the data and analytics to launch Enova Decisions in 2015 and provide clients with custom, real-time analytics services that improve credit risk, fraud protection, operations and marketing. The Chicago-based business falls under Enova International, Inc.,

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The gap can be explained by the fact that private firms have been able to take on debt, and at higher rates (due to higher risk) than has been seen with public firms. High leverage and riskier debt, amid trade and currency risks, makes for a dangerous mix. But eventually, leverage catches up with almost everyone.

Leverage 43

Leverage Benchmarking Restructuring Currencies 43

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Market Risk : Fluctuations in interest rates, exchange rates, or stock prices can impact on your business. Credit Risk : This refers to the risk of a customer or counterparty failing to meet their financial obligations. Implementing strict credit control processes can help mitigate this.

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CFO Risk Management Education Communication 52

Future CFO

MAY 5, 2024

By aligning trade credit insurance solutions with the financial objectives of the organisation, my team and I are able to create tailored risk management strategies that support business growth while safeguarding against potential credit risks.

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Leadership Risk Management Credit Risk Communication 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The future, and what Brighterion has focused its development on, Jha said, is building and leveraging AI solutions that can respond dynamically to risk factors as they unfold, without necessarily inserting a host of additional stumble steps that slow down the customer’s front-end security.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2017

The FinTech Credit Fund will initially focus on projects within the CIS (former Soviet Union) and European markets, splitting its focus between firms taking on consumer and small business lending.

Finance 42

Finance Leverage Credit Risk Marketing 42

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Loans were primarily issued to SMB merchants that sell on the site, and bank partnerships were leveraged in some foreign markets.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Benchmarking Restructuring Credit Risk 52

PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2016

With very little credit risk actually at play, Ayers explained that the bank’s evaluation on offering standard traditional financial tools should really be based on the legitimacy of the identity being presented. “You Most importantly, he said that the consideration for an individual’s access shouldn’t be focused on creditworthiness.

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Leverage Banking Credit Risk Accounting 42

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Risk and Expenses Management AI-driven , tools for risk management empower FP&A leaders to evaluate and address risks more efficiently. These tools examine factors such as market changes, regulations, and credit risks to pinpoint potential threats to financial performance.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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Future CFO

JANUARY 12, 2021

Working capital and cash flow optimisation With uncertain times ahead, CFOs today must monitor the impact of price volatility, foreign exchange fluctuations, and interest rate changes, and be able to rapidly revise financial asset positions and protect against increased credit risks.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 5, 2024

But in our experience, we’re seeing them efficiently transfer the credit risk of assets, but keeping the customer relationship, it’s a very important distinction. Either you have the asset and the credit risk, I would imagine. This is the product that, that allows them to transfer credit risk.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Credit Risk Investments Banking 59

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 4, 2025

And I also wanted to make sure that I was going somewhere that would really leverage the quantitative skills that I was acquiring at Chicago. And as I was doing that, I sort of decided it would be even more interesting to come to the public sector at a more senior level. Barry Ritholtz : So that makes a lot of sense.

Banking 52

Banking Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Marketing Manufacturing 52

Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

And so, with this gave me exposure to everything from investment banking to retail, looking at like checking account campaigns, like how do you get more assets in the door to credit risk. RITHOLTZ: … which people tend to ignore when things are pretty — let’s say, in 2007, a lot of people aren’t thinking about counterparty risk.

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You know, people are comfortable, leverage builds. But there are so many tools at your disposal, and let alone how much duration you’re taking, how much interest, how much credit risk you’re taking, illiquidity, et cetera. You know, the leverage in the system builds. What’s that process like?

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Marketing Education 59

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Before the pandemic, DBS had relentlessly leveraged emerging technologies to help SMEs, especially micro and small enterprises, streamline services and manage credit risk. “But it is changing—in the last two years, digitization has now become the No. 1 agenda for most banking CEOs.”

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