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

The Payments Association

On 25 September 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited Consultation Paper (CP24/20) setting out proposed changes to the safeguarding rules applicable to electronic money institutions (EMIs) and payment institutions (PIs) (together, payments firms). See our previous Sidley Update on that review.

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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

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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. After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance.

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How payment firms can prepare for the FCA’s proposed safeguarding regime

The Payments Association

Firms must prepare for these changes by improving their internal processes, conducting audits, and adapting to new compliance requirements to ensure seamless implementation of the FCA’s reforms. The current safeguarding rules are based on the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs) and E-Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs).

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The EBA updates the supervisory reporting framework

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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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What are the Biggest Challenges Facing Compliance Teams?

The Fintech Times

This month, The Fintech Times will look at some of the biggest issues regarding compliance and financial rules, as well as the solutions hoping to ease the compliance journey for firms and make the fintech world fairer and safer. Regulatory rules are constantly changing, with new ones being introduced at a rapid rate.

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What is Lease Abstraction? Overview and Techniques

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Not just that, they are filled with legal jargon and clauses requiring specialised knowledge, making manual data extraction time-consuming, error-prone and generally inefficient. Insurance and Indemnification: There are insurance requirements for both parties and provisions for indemnification in case of damages or legal claims.

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

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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. These thresholds align with various regulatory reporting requirements, suggesting that some actors may be structuring payments to avoid triggering additional scrutiny.