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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. For instance, you can look at the company’s history of data breaches and their responses, the robustness of the cybersecurity infrastructure, and the presence of comprehensive security policies and procedures. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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

The Payments Association

Tighter oversight of third parties: When firms engage third parties to manage safeguarded funds, stricter due diligence and diversification will be required , reducing third-party failure risks. He says: “I think the onus will be on doing appropriate due diligence at the start.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

Understanding, addressing, and managing them is crucial for maintaining business operations while ensuring safe payment processing for clients. 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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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Guidance for Banks on Crypto Custody and Sale of Tokenised Products

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Banks are expected to apply the follow guidance in connection with their digital asset custodial services: Governance and risk management : Prior to launching digital asset custodial services, banks are expected to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment and to implement appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks.

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

Neopay

Compliance policies and procedures: Develop comprehensive compliance policies and procedures that address key regulatory requirements, such as anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations (see below). Staff training: Provide regular training to your staff on AML obligations, red flags, and reporting procedures.

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

Neopay

One of the key aspects of ensuring that the business operates within the regulatory requirements is through effective monitoring and oversight of all business activities, such as financial crime, safeguarding arrangements, financial promotions, complaints handling, business continuity, and operational resilience, among many other areas.