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

The Payments Association

2) End-state safeguarding rules: Statutory trust implementation: Relevant funds will be held under a statutory trust, providing additional legal protection for customers in the event of a firms insolvency. However, this introduces new complexities, including increased legal obligations and potential delays in fund distribution.

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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

Firms should be prepared for more onerous record-keeping and reporting requirements and factor in the costs of additional compliance obligations, including holding client funds under statutory trust. The Government has confirmed its plans to regulate cryptoassets, which includes regulating for stablecoins simultaneously.

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Legal Entity Identifier – important for MiFIR compliance

The Paypers

(The Paypers) Failure to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier - LEI in time will prevent companies from being able to comply with the reporting requirements applicable in the EU as of 3 January 2018, GLEIF has announced.

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SOX VS SOC – Mapping the Differences

VISTA InfoSec

If your company is or plans to be publicly traded, you must comply with SOX – it’s not just advisable, it’s a legal requirement. While not legally required, achieving SOC compliance assures your customers that you have robust controls and security measures for their information.

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Project Savannah, a Blueprint to Simplify ESG Integration for Small Businesses

Fintech News

Advocating for a Unified Global Framework The current landscape of global ESG reporting standards is characterised by fragmentation and complexity, making it daunting for MSMEs to comply. Project Savannah champions the cause for a unified global framework that recognises and addresses the unique challenges MSMEs face.

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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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Charting Course: Building a Cannabis Banking Compliance Program

Innovative Payments Association

With the growing legalization of cannabis across the U.S., While many states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, it is still illegal at the federal level. These should outline the company's compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and internal controls. the industry is booming.