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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

In this article, we’ll discuss what SaaS companies looking to become payment facilitators need to know about risk management strategies. PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks.

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EBA launches public consultation on ML/TF risk management

The Paypers

The EBA has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on the management of ML/TF risks when providing access to financial services.

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a consultation paper on their legislative proposal for a regulatory regime governing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong (Consultation Paper).

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Regulations to Prudential Treatment of Cryptoasset Exposures

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 7 February 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a consultation paper on its proposal for implementing new regulations on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures (Consultation Paper). The standard is scheduled to be implemented by member jurisdictions by 1 January 2025.

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Nearly 100% of FIs plan to use gen AI

Bank Automation

Generative AI utilization is a table stake for financial services industry leaders looking to improve customer experience, internal processes and risk management. 11 report by consulting giant EY, 99% of financial services industry leaders have deployed AI and are planning to use the tech across their operations.

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The FRC’s Corporate Governance Review: What You Need to Know

FloQast

In May 2023, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its consultation on the UK’s Corporate Governance Code. While the government has since delayed some Corporate Governance Code reforms, including the introduction of ARGA, the FRC has signalled its commitment to moving forward with other key proposals from the consultation.

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Clausematch forms mutually beneficial partnership with RiskInk

The Paypers

Regtech Clausematch has partnered with risk management consultancy RiskInk to augment its compliance processes and mutually benefit from customer referrals.