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SOX VS SOC – Mapping the Differences

VISTA InfoSec

federal law passed in 2002 to protect investors from fraudulent financial activities. federal law, mandates publicly traded companies to follow strict standards for accounting, auditing, and financial disclosures. law for public companies, ensuring transparent financial reporting. What is SOX? SOX, a U.S.

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Regulatory Challenges in Cryptocurrency Taxation Across Different Jurisdictions

Fintech Review

As digital assets become more widespread, taxation laws are being shaped and adapted to accommodate them. European Union: Inconsistent Approaches to Cryptocurrency Taxation Within the European Union (EU), taxation laws for cryptocurrencies are not uniformly regulated across member states.

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Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

Smaller firms, for example, are likely to bear the brunt of financial pressures introduced by the reforms with hiked compliance costs that come with implementation of new safeguarding workflows, engaging with auditors and fulfilling enhanced reporting requirements.

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State Regulators Report: Money Services Firms Handled $1.2T In 2017

PYMNTS

Launched in April 2017, the MSB Call Report required licensees to file by mid-May. Lambert stated that the MSB Call Report and Uniform Authorized Agent Report represent an ongoing effort by state regulators to unify reporting requirements.

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

Fintech News

These figures underscore the immense challenge facing regulators and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to curb illicit financial flows in the crypto space. Transfers Just Under Reporting Thresholds The report highlights noticeable surges in transfers just below the US$1,000, US$3,000, and US$10,000 thresholds.

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Citigroup Fined $56M In UK For Regulatory Reporting Miss

PYMNTS

The regulator said the data it received from Citigroup was not acceptable, and the way the bank handled the reporting processes was not effective. Banks have to regularly report financial data to make sure they’re operating within the law, and to make sure they have buffers against market shifts in terms of risk and capital.

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3 capital markets trends to watch

CB Insights

ESG reporting requirements. investors, law firms, etc.) investors, law firms, etc.) The company also partners with law firms, which offer Pulley’s service to their startup clients. ESG REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Trade analytics and execution. EQUITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. Tech to watch: ESG intelligence.

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