Risk Assessment
of your Third-Party Fintech Partners

“Decision-ready” risk assessment reports for onboarding and periodic risk reviews - built for Community Banks and Credit Unions.

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Fintech, BaaS and embedded finance programs move fast. Third-party risk doesn’t. Across manages third-party risk assessments - from onboarding to periodic reviews - so your compliance team stays in control while the programs scale.

Cut third-party risk assessment costs and manual effort by
70%.

50+

FinTech's Assessments
Across conducts thorough risk assessments of your third-party fintech partners, giving you a clear understanding of each partner’s risk profile to support confident, compliant onboarding decisions.

$1B+

Transactions Monitored
Our platform monitors every transaction, investigates each flagged item, and logs all actions taken, creating a complete audit trail to meet all compliance requirements.

Run a regulatory compliant
program from Day One

Regulators expect a consistent, well-documented compliance process, especially when it comes to fintech partnerships.

Across helps banks and credit unions meet those expectations with an end-to-end solution. From onboarding to ongoing monitoring, our platform delivers transparent workflows, clear decisioning, and full oversight - so you're always exam-ready.

What you get with Across

Decision-Ready Risk Reports. Regulator-Built. Executive-Ready.

Executive Summary

Executive Summary – At-a-glance view

A concise, decision-ready executive summary that highlights key risks, overall risk posture, and critical findings - so leadership knows exactly what matters in minutes, not hours.

  • Board and Risk Committee-friendly
  • Examiner-safe
  • No interpretation required
Risk Area

Risk Area Summaries – Clear & comparable

Clear, structured summaries across all 14+ risk areas - including Regulatory Compliance, BSA/AML/OFAC, Financial, Information Security, Operational Risk - giving reviewers a complete and consistent view of each risk domain.

  • Easy comparison across partners
  • Consistent framework across onboarding & periodic reviews
  • Designed for risk committee discussions
Detailed Obervations

Detailed Observations & Evidence – Fully traceable

Granular observations for every risk indicator, clearly documented with supporting evidence, source references, and analyst review notes - ensuring full traceability and audit confidence.

  • Examiner-ready documentation
  • Strong audit trail
  • Human-in-the-loop accountability
Risk Matrix

Risk Ratings and Management conclusion

Precise risk summary and recommendations along with quantified risk rating to assist decision making.

  • Overall risk rating and rationale
  • Key issues requiring management attention
  • Recommended risk mitigation or follow-up actions

Our Platform

Data Collection

Collect & Communicate in One Platform

Centralize all due diligence documents and communicate directly with third parties on each DD item - no more scattered emails or manual follow-ups.

Track Progress

Track Progress in Real Time

See the status of every assessment instantly. Know what’s pending, under review, and completed - at all times.

Decision Ready Assessments

Download "Decision-Ready" Assessment Reports

The Across Platform automatically generates comprehensive, exam-ready reports with a complete view of your third-party partner’s risk across all risk Areas.

Put your Risk Assessment
on Autopilot

Full Stack Assessment Service

Full Stack Assessment Service

From document collection to analyst review to producing the final assessment report - we handle every part of the due diligence process so your team can stay focused on scaling your Fintech or Payment program.

SOPs

SoPs & Frameworks

Our time-tested SOPs and assessment framework ensure a seamless assessment workflow with defined risk categories, clear assessment guidelines and a consistent risk-scoring methodology, so you don't have to start from the scratch

Express Delivery

Get your Report in 2 weeks

Gone are the days when Fintech or Merchant due diligence took months - We deliver a complete, high-quality assessment report in just 2 weeks.

Fast, thorough, and immediately actionable.

Expert Team Analysis

Expert Analyst Team

Benefit from a team with 25+ years of combined BaaS, Payments and Compliance operations experience, fully dedicated to delivering reliable and methodical risk assessments.

Customer Support

Unmatched customer support

Get real help from real humans. We’re always ready to jump on a call or chat via Slack to answer your questions and address any concerns - whenever you need us.

Trusted Partner

You trusted partner

We ensure your third-party onboarding and ongoing reviews are done correctly, consistently, and with the highest level of diligence - every single time.

See how Across delivers
decision-ready risk assessment reports

- designed to meet regulatory and internal review expectations.

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55+ Onboarding Assessments

We’ve delivered more than 55 Risk Assessments to help our FI partners confidently onboard their third-party
Fintechs and Foreign Financial Institutions.

Helped Generate
$1M+ ARR

We supported our FI partners throughout their Fintech Program journey - acting as an extension of their team - and helped them achieve over $1M in ARR within the first 8 months of launch.

3+ Regulatory Examinations

Our Risk Assessment Reports have been reviewed during three regulatory examinations, including both FDIC and NCUA exams, supporting our FI partners’ compliance and audit readiness.

What you get with Across

Decision-Ready Risk Assessment Reports -

built for regulators, trusted by risk committees,  ready for executives.

Onboarding Risk Assessment

Confidently onboard third-party fintech partners and their customers.

Our comprehensive risk assessments and due diligence provide deep insights into each partner’s risk profile to support compliant, well-informed onboarding decisions.

Transaction Oversight

Full oversight across every transaction real-time and after the fact.

Across delivers both real-time and post-transaction monitoring. From alert generation and flagging to investigation, RFI tracking, and documentation, we create a complete audit trail to support full compliance.

Periodic Risk Assessment

Stay ahead of evolving risks with ongoing reviews.

Across provides comprehensive periodic risk reviews, from updated due diligence to AML back testing, to help you identify emerging risks in your fintech programs and strengthen your transaction monitoring framework.

Oversight-Ai

Across’ Oversight AI is designed to continuously reduce human-intensive tasks in risk management, with a focus on automating document review during assessments and case investigation during transaction monitoring.

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Increased Efficiency
Allows focus on higher-value risk decisions while maintaining consistent oversight at scale.
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Enhanced Decision-Making
Leverages advanced analytical capabilities for sharper, more informed decisions.
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Scalability
Handles larger volumes of partner onboarding and transaction monitoring without increasing human resources.
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Pre Built Processes

Pre-Built Processes

Leverage standardized SOPs and Frameworks for due diligence and ongoing reviews - ready to deploy from day one.

Our SOPs continuously evolve with the Fintech and Merchant landscape, keeping your program aligned with current regulatory expectations.

Pre Built Processes

Platform + People

A powerful platform combined with expert human analysts delivers comprehensive risk assessments, supporting your compliance team and easing operational workload.

Our dedicated analysts work alongside our AI-enabled platform to ensure your third-party Partners remain fully compliant and continuously aligned with your risk expectations.

FAQs

How long does it take to onboard a third-party partner using Across?

Across uses a standardized, regulator-aligned process that significantly speeds up onboarding. We manage document collection, perform the risk evaluation, and deliver the full assessment report—typically within 2 weeks from when all required documents are received. This reduces time, cost, and operational burden on your team.

Do we need a dedicated compliance team to work with Across?

No. Across combines platform automation with analyst support to handle the core compliance workload. Banks and credit unions can confidently manage fintech programs without hiring or expanding an internal compliance team.

How does Across ensure alignment with federal regulatory expectations?

Our assessments follow guidance from the OCC, FFIEC, and other federal agencies. Every report includes risk-area-specific findings and clear, actionable recommendations to meet regulator expectations and strengthen your internal oversight.

Is Across suitable for institutions new to fintech, payment, or embedded finance programs?

Yes. Whether you’re onboarding your first third-party partner or expanding an existing program, Across provides frameworks, templates, and assessments to build a compliant and scalable third-party program from day one.

How does Across protect sensitive third-party data?

Across uses a secure, encrypted platform to collect and store all documents and communications. Access is restricted to authorized analysts, ensuring that your third-party and internal data remain fully confidential and compliant with industry standards

Will Across help us prepare for regulatory audits?

Absolutely. Each risk assessment report includes a full audit trail, documentation of analyst reviews, and detailed findings that demonstrate due diligence. This helps your institution stay inspection-ready for FDIC, NCUA, or internal audits.

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