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Charting Course: Building a Cannabis Banking Compliance Program

Innovative Payments Association

Develop Written Policies and Procedures Clear and comprehensive written policies and procedures are essential for a strong compliance program. These should outline the company's compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and internal controls.

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SOX VS SOC – Mapping the Differences

VISTA InfoSec

SOX establishes regulations around financial reporting, mandates internal control audits, and strengthens corporate governance. The SOC framework includes multiple internal control audit reports. Now let’s examine the key differences between SOC and SOX audits. It applies to all U.S. SOX, a U.S.

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UK Financial Conduct Authority plans to reform safeguarding rules for e-money and payment institutions

The Payments Association

In addition to updating policies and procedures, many firms may need to make significant operational changes, including to their funds flows. Firms with agents or distributors may require additional liquidity for safeguarding. Firms may be required to diversify their safeguarding providers.

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What is ICFR? Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Nanonets

Remember that internal controls are procedures and processes management emplace to ensure accounting integrity and financial transparency. For some companies, particularly publicly traded ones, ICFR is a key part of required financial filings and helps stakeholders rest assured that data they’re examining is accurate and timely.

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

The Payments Association

Firms must prepare for these changes by improving their internal processes, conducting audits, and adapting to new compliance requirements to ensure seamless implementation of the FCA’s reforms. What’s next?

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What is Compliance Management?

FloQast

Changing nature of business : Because of the changing nature of business and the business environment, compliance officers deal with more complex supply and distribution channels, increasing sophistication of fraud, and a complex labyrinth of laws and reporting requirements. The post What is Compliance Management?

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Overcoming Accounting Problems: Your Friendly Guide

Nanonets

Preventing and detecting fraudulent activities requires implementing internal controls and monitoring processes. Regular audits and reconciliations can also help identify any discrepancies and fraudulent transactions. When it comes to accounting, businesses must navigate a complex web of regulations and reporting requirements.