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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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Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

VISTA InfoSec

As an investor, due diligence in cybersecurity involves examining several areas. Such due diligence is of interest to you as an investor because cybersecurity affects the following: Regulatory Compliance Businesses with strong compliance records are safer investments, capable of mitigating risks and sustaining growth.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks. Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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A guide to navigating skilled person reviews

Neopay

Skilled person reviews are an integral component of the FCA’s regulatory toolkit, initiated to obtain an independent and expert assessment of a firm’s activities. These reviews play a crucial role in identifying potential risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the integrity of financial markets.

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What’s happening with the FCA and AML?

Neopay

Nigel Reed, COO of Neopay Ltd, has personally supported over 100 firms in gaining authorisation from the FCA and continues to provide support to them after authorisation to help them with their AML and regulatory compliance. Audits, advice and reviews from third-party specialists such as Neopay are essential now really.

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FCA issues warning to firms over AML failings

Neopay

Due diligence and monitoring: Policies lack specificity, leading to ambiguity in the actions required for compliance with MLRs, particularly concerning due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and the establishment of effective procedures.

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FCA Authorisations: How are things changing? Are things improving?

Neopay

Your senior team will all need to have understand the obligations on the firm and be able to prioritise regulatory compliance and its impact across the business. Additionally, firms should stay updated on regulatory changes and developments in the payments industry.