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

The Payments Association

Specifically, there are concerns about whether the benefits of additional reporting, record-keeping, and audit requirements outweigh the costs and whether the proposal for firms to receive relevant funds directly into a designated safeguarding account is operationally feasible in all cases.

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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. Regular audits and compliance checks : Firms will face enhanced monitoring and reporting under the proposed policy.

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A Merchant’s Guide to Payment Compliance in 2025

Clearly Payments

Work with a processor like Clearly Payments that alerts you when your rate rises Staying under the chargeback limit can mean the difference between long-term payment success and account termination. KYB, Product Restrictions, and Transparency All processors are required to follow Know Your Business (KYB) regulations.

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When do crypto firms need additional EU licences for stablecoin transfers? EBA issues guidance on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA

The Payments Association

PSD3 and the PSR are expected to be published in final form by the end of 2025 and will take effect 18 months after publication. Will PSD3/PSR fix the problem? The Opinion proposes two options to address the overlap between MiCA and PSD2 pathways.

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Sustainable payments: Innovating for our financial ecosystem

The Payments Association

Regulatory pressure and ESG standards: As many countries move toward stricter reporting requirements and ESG standards, sustainable payments are becoming a regulatory necessity rather than a voluntary effort.

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Automating Account Reconciliation in NetSuite

EBizCharge

Account reconciliation may not be the flashiest part of your finance operations, but it’s one of the most important. This article will explore how to automate NetSuite account reconciliation using a mix of native tools and smart integrations, helping you work more efficiently and accurately. What Is Account Reconciliation?

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Meet Grey Nickel, the AI Crime Syndicate Targeting Banks and Crypto Across Asia

Fintech News

They’re also opening credit accounts, taking loans, and committing fraud for years before vanishing. synthetic identity fraud already accounts for up to 85% of all identity fraud cases. Even worse, some use piggybacking tactics, linking synthetic identities to real customers’ credit accounts to build credibility before busting out.