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Basel Committee Establishes Policy and Supervisory Initiatives For Banks’ Exposure to Cryptoassets

The Fintech Times

Members also discussed the prudential implications of banks as potential issuers of tokenised deposits and stablecoins. The principles would supersede the current guidance on outsourcing in financial services with respect to the banking system. The consultation will be published later this month.

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UK Tightens Rules On Payments Firms In Wake Of Wirecard Debacle

PYMNTS

Under the FCA’s new rules, payment providers and electronic money issuers must maintain records of all funds received and maintain a “safeguarding account” for customer money, the news outlet reported. .

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Address Verification Service (AVS) A fraud prevention tool that checks the billing address provided by the cardholder against the address on file with the card issuer. Approval Code A code provided by the payment processor to indicate that a transaction has been approved.

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

Third-Party Service Provider ( TPSP or "service provider") refers to an entity other than the Merchant, Acquirer, or Issuer involved in storing, processing, or transmitting card data. These could include processors, gateways, and tokenization platforms like Basis Theory.

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Hong Kong’s SFC Lays Out Regulatory Pathway for Tokenisation

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Issuance of Tokenised Securities: Intermediaries issuing Tokenised Securities remain responsible for the arrangement, regardless of outsourcing to third party service providers.

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Expense Reconciliation: Step-by-Step Guide

Nanonets

Outsourced Reconciliation Some businesses choose to outsource their expense reconciliation tasks to third-party service providers. Outsourced reconciliation services typically involve sending expense data to a specialised firm or accounting service, which handles the reconciliation process on behalf of the business.