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Fintech Vendor Due-Diligence Checklist
A practical review record for technology, data, onboarding, hosting, processing and other critical third-party arrangements.
Free working resourceEditable Word document (.docx)KenyaReviewed 31 July 2026
- Certifying that a vendor or service is secure, compliant or suitable
- Replacing technical testing, financial diligence or regulator-specific requirements
- Assuming outsourcing removes the regulated firm's accountability
What is included
A structured starting point you can control.
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Service classification, ownership, financial, legal and regulatory diligence
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Security, resilience, data-protection, AML/CFT and operational checks
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Contract-control questions covering audit, incidents, service levels and exit
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Decision record for findings, remediation, owners and approval
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