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How Internal and External Monitoring Drive Regulatory Compliance: An Expert Interview

Neopay

In an exclusive interview with Neopay’s Consultancy Manager, Margita Layne, we delve into the pivotal role of internal and external monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. Firms must ensure that they select credible partners with the appropriate level of expertise in the industry.

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Protecting Customer Data: Key Principles Every Company Should Know

VISTA InfoSec

Regulatory Compliance Compliance not only helps protect your customers’ data but also shields your business from potential fines and legal challenges. Hence, understanding GDPR compliance and other data protection laws is essential in keeping you abreast of regulatory trends. 5/5 - (1 vote)

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A guide to navigating skilled person reviews

Neopay

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) employs skilled person reviews, also known as Section 166 reviews, to assess and rectify concerns within financial institutions. In this guide, we discuss the dynamics of skilled person reviews, providing insights into effectively navigating this intricate regulatory landscape.

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Navigating Compliance Challenges with FloQast: Inside the New Enhancements to FloQast Compliance Management

FloQast

They not only uphold regulatory standards but also inform strategic decisions and protect stakeholders’ interests. However, the path to compliance is fraught with challenges , including large upfront costs, organizational chaos, and reactive risk assessment processes.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Charting Course: Building a Cannabis Banking Compliance Program

Innovative Payments Association

Conduct a Risk Assessment Before building a compliance program, businesses should conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential compliance risks. This includes assessing the risk of money laundering, financial crime, and regulatory violations.

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How payment firms can prepare for the FCA’s proposed safeguarding regime

The Payments Association

The reforms aim to address weaknesses in safeguarding practices, reduce consumer fund risks, and enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in preventing fund shortfalls. Monthly reporting : Payment firms must submit monthly regulatory returns, allowing the FCA to monitor trends and intervene if safeguarding practices fall short.