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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

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Financial institutions should follow standard SAR procedures and submit a report only if there is questionable behavior. The statement provides FIs with federal data that defines the legal status of hemp, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production.

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SOX VS SOC – Mapping the Differences

VISTA InfoSec

In the realm of information security and financial reporting, compliance enables organizations to build trust and transparency with stakeholders. To accomplish this, companies must adhere to specific regulations and standards. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is a U.S. It applies to all U.S.

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The EBA updates the supervisory reporting framework

Neopay

These technical standards are crucial as they allow supervisors to monitor institutions’ compliance with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) implementation of the latest Basel III reforms in the EU and will foster consistent and enhanced supervision.

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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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Charting Course: Building a Cannabis Banking Compliance Program

Innovative Payments Association

With the growing legalization of cannabis across the U.S., Here are some steps to help guide you in building a successful cannabis banking compliance program: Understand Federal vs. State Regulations It's important to understand the difference between federal and state regulations when it comes to cannabis.

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UK Financial Conduct Authority plans to reform safeguarding rules for e-money and payment institutions

The Payments Association

Firms with agents or distributors may require additional liquidity for safeguarding. Firms may be required to diversify their safeguarding providers. Enhanced reconciliation, audit, and reporting requirements will create additional administrative burdens and could increase the risk of supervisory and enforcement action.

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FinTech Firms Combine KYB With KYC For Identity Verification

PYMNTS

But regulators are now requiring firms to use risk-based policies and procedures to determine a customer’s risk scores and to use risk scores to establish a baseline for transaction and relationship monitoring. (The percentage may vary in different markets.).