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Audits: How to get the best value for money

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All of our audits draw on the market-leading experience of our team to deliver a detailed and practical report. Despite the upfront costs, we all know that regular audits are an essential part of maintaining FCA compliance. Regular audits are more important than ever.

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Empowering SMEs and Startups: The Vision of Kuvera Impact Consulting

The Fintech Times

Kuvera Impact Consulting is stepping up to bridge that gap. Introducing Vivek Bhatra Vivek Batra, CEO, Kuvera Impact Consulting Vivek Batra , a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over three decades of industry and consulting experience, is the founder and CEO of Kuvera Impact Consulting.

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a consultation paper on their legislative proposal for a regulatory regime governing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong (Consultation Paper). Prohibition on paying interest.

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A guide to navigating skilled person reviews

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Expectations from a skilled person report A skilled person report, similar to a compliance audit, follows stages such as pre-audit documentation review, walkthroughs, testing, draft report, and final report. This aids day-to-day operations and serves as evidence of due diligence during regulatory reviews.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. You need thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines in your risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Safeguarding: What to expect of a safeguarding review

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It will be consulting this year on proposals to close gaps in protection and reduce risks of harm if firms fail. This includes proposals on firms’ systems and controls and improving FCA oversight through improved reporting and independent audit of firms safeguarding arrangements.

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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

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Best practices for ensuring AML compliance as a PayFac include continuously updating your AML policies, utilizing advanced technologies for monitoring, periodic internal reviews and audits, and engaging with AML experts and consultants. Engaging with AML experts and consultants AML is an ever-evolving field.