October 11, 2021 - In her regular column, Julie Myers Wood discusses ways for fintechs to lower their risk profile as the industry continues to grow at a breakneck pace, driven by advances in technology and a focus on personalizing solutions to meet specific consumer needs and preferences. Fintech companies fall into disparate sectors, from those that help travelers split up payments in advance of a big vacation to shoppers investing in rare memorabilia. Innovation, though, can sometimes outpace compliance, resulting in heightened risk.