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What Regulatory and Compliance Issues Face Impact Platforms?

The Fintech Times

Julie Cunningham, founder and CEO of Portend As Julie Cunningham , founder and CEO of due diligence platform Portend , explains: “Fintech impact platforms often grapple with complex regulatory landscapes. Balancing regulatory compliance with innovation is critical to maintaining the trust of users and regulators alike.”

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FinTech Firms Combine KYB With KYC For Identity Verification

PYMNTS

So the idea that the money laundering directive in Europe would mandate beneficial ownership as a part of enhanced customer due diligence “is, in some ways, the logical next step,” Gaddy said. Forex companies, in particular, move money as they change it from different currency types.

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

The Payments Association

The reforms aim to address weaknesses in safeguarding practices, reduce consumer fund risks, and enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in preventing fund shortfalls. However, there are numerous issues due to poor compliance. What’s next?

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Two Sides to a Coin: February Sees ADGM Issue Regulatory Fines and Advance Innovation Ecosystem

The Fintech Times

The actions taken by the FSRA address failures (to the extent applicable in each case) to: follow due diligence procedures as required by the Regulations; keep records of the performance of due diligence; report required information in a complete and accurate manner; and/or submit the required annual information return.

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

The HKMA concluded that the bank failed to continuously monitor business relationships, conduct enhanced due diligence in high-risk situations for a period, and maintain proper records for some customers. Monero transactions have risen steadily, with a notable spike in March 2024 due to a spam event called Black Marble.

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Extra time for payment service providers to investigate fraud

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Extended Due Diligence : More time for conducting due diligence checks on suspected fraudulent transactions leads to a stronger evidence base for rejection. Additionally, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to impose reporting requirements on affected firms, enhancing monitoring effectiveness.

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FinCen Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime 

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More broadly, however, Blanco’s theme was the interconnectedness of the financial system – and how diligence and transparency is the key to combating money laundering and other financial crimes in the U.S. It concerns me when I hear about some compliance budgets being cut by casinos looking to trim costs and retain gamblers,” he noted.

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