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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Recent inspections show that PSPs often exclude vIBAN transactions from their customer profiling efforts, significantly reducing visibility into high-risk activities. The primary focus on monitoring master accounts leaves an oversight gap that can be exploited for illicit financial activities.

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How Does Merchant Underwriting Work?

EBizCharge

Risk assessment: After gathering the necessary information, a risk assessment is conducted to evaluate a business’s risk profile. Underwriters analyze factors such as transaction volumes and potential risks to determine the likelihood of financial instability or fraud.