The financial services industry is under constant threat from cybercriminals, thanks to the large amounts of money and data they move and store. In fact, financial services businesses suffer 300 times more cyber-attacks than companies in other sectors, and the cost of downtime is among the highest in any industry. 57% of IT professionals say their organizations can’t tolerate the loss of mission-critical applications for a full hour, with 15% reporting they can’t tolerate ANY downtime.

All financial institutions operating in Singapore are required to comply with the MAS TRM guidelines in order to operate legally. In order to ensure the safety of their operations, customers, as well as the wider financial system, financial institutions are required to conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate risk management measures.

Fintech apps are booming as mobility has penetrated the financial industry significantly. Do you want to build an engaging fintech app that helps you better reach out with your financial offerings to customers? Since there is enormous competition in the market, it will not be accessible unless you follow the best development practices and principles. This is why we are here to provide a comprehensive guide to Fintech app development, budget, and all the steps leading to a successful app product.

The threat landscape in the financial services sector continues to get more menacing. Malicious actors and cybercrime groups increasingly set their sights on the sensitive financial data that banks, moneylenders, insurance companies, credit unions, and more all store in their IT environments. Exemplifying the challenge, one recent study found that the financial sector experienced the second-highest volume of data breaches in 2022.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial services industry, known as fintech. From improving customer experience to reducing operational costs and mitigating risks, AI is having a significant impact on fintech. In this blog, we will explore the top 10 ways AI is being used in fintech.

In the world of finance, digital onboarding is becoming increasingly important for neo banks. Neo banking refers to a new generation of digital-only banks that offer a wide range of financial services through mobile apps and online platforms. These banks are typically built on top of existing infrastructure, and they rely heavily on technology to provide a seamless and efficient customer experience. Digital onboarding is the process of registering for and opening a new account with a neo bank.

In this, the second of three blog posts, we continue to examine the issues discussed in our recent webinar, “Software and Application Security Challenges and Opportunities in Banking.” In the webinar, Rhys Arkins, Mend’s VP of Product Management, was joined by James McLeod, Director of Community of the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS); Kate Stewart, VP of Dependable Embedded Systems at the Linux Foundation; and Amol Shukla, Executive Director of Engineering at Morgan Stanley, to

The banking and fintech industries live and die on the reliability of the online services they offer. It’s vital that the sensitive data that the industry handles is robustly protected, and that the software and applications that it uses are secure. For effective software and application security, it’s critical that banking and fintech organizations rapidly detect, identify, and remediate software vulnerabilities.