Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

A “compliance-first” approach underscores Ripple’s commitment to adhering to regulatory standards worldwide. The company has an extensive portfolio of licenses, including a New York BitLicense and a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore , among others.

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Decentralized finance company Ripple acquired Standard Custody & Trust Company, a firm that offers institutional-grade custody, escrow, and settlement platform for digital assets. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Blockchain and crypto solutions company Ripple announced its fourth acquisition today.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Issuer processing powerhouse Enfuce today announces it has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the FCA’s EMI licence, Enfuce will be able to provide electronic money services as well as card issuing and payment solutions directly to new and existing UK customers.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 5, 2024

Ripple is committed to regulatory compliance and has a growing license portfolio in key regions around the globe. There is demand from Ripple’s customers in emerging markets to enable stablecoin payouts.

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Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

To ensure compliance, firms must thoroughly familiarise themselves with the regulations applicable to their business models. This includes understanding the different types of licenses available, such as payment institution (PI) licenses or electronic money institution (EMI) licenses.

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Neopay

JUNE 3, 2024

In recent years, the process of obtaining authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has become increasingly stringent. As a result, approval rates have been notably low, particularly in the payments sector where rates were as low as 8%. Regulatory compliance : Assess the target firm’s regulatory history.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed reforms to strengthen consumer fund safeguarding in the payments and e-money sectors. The reforms aim to address weaknesses in safeguarding practices, reduce consumer fund risks, and enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in preventing fund shortfalls.

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Open Banking Excellence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cybersecurity experts Duncan McDonald, Global Head of Compliance Services & Wayne Scott, Regulatory Compliance Lead, from The NCC Group explain how to prepare for DORA compliance and why the new legislation will enhance cyber resilience across the financial sector and its supply chain.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 28, 2024

FlexM, a fintech company known for its Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This development follows FlexM’s recent approval of a Payment Service Provider license from FINTRAC in Canada.

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