The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

Willem Wellinghoff Chief compliance officer and UK chair, Ecommpay “The incoming FCA CASS/Safeguarding rules will require significant preparation from payment firms, with stricter audit obligations and a tighter compliance framework. Firms should act swiftly to meet the new standards.

Regulations 88

Regulations Payments Payment APIs and Integration Legal 88

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Refund abuse False claims for refunds by consumers: Also known as return abuse, refund abuse is when a customer requests and receives a refund for a purchase they claim was incomplete or unsatisfactory. In essence, they are taking advantage of the merchant’s returns policy and goodwill in order to benefit.

Stablecoins 52

Stablecoins Payment APIs and Integration Fraud Prevention Cross-Border 52

The Fintech Times

MAY 13, 2025

She joined in April 2025 and will also chair a newly established board audit committee, strengthening the companys financial oversight and risk management as it matures and scales. Appointments Moneybox, the wealth management platform, has welcomed Melissa Birge as an independent non-executive director to its board.

FinTech 59

FinTech Participant Non-Bank Money Laundering 59

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Refund abuse False claims for refunds by consumers: Also known as return abuse, refund abuse is when a customer requests and receives a refund for a purchase they claim was incomplete or unsatisfactory. In essence, they are taking advantage of the merchant’s returns policy and goodwill in order to benefit.

Stablecoins 52

Stablecoins Payment APIs and Integration Cross-Border Account Takeovers 52

Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

Physical headquarters address. Published audit results. Regular financial audits by established accounting firms. Suspicious exchanges often inflate trading volumes through wash trading (creating artificial activity), promise unrealistic returns, or offer "guaranteed" profit opportunities.

Cryptocurrency 72

Cryptocurrency Volume Regulatory Compliance Compliance 72

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 4, 2025

Founded in 2008, SafeSend says it automates the ‘last-mile’ of the tax return, including assembly, review, taxpayer e-signature, and delivery. SafeSend is a US-based cloud-native technology provider for tax and accounting professionals.

Acquirers 59

Acquirers Interoperability Audit Adjustments 59

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Usually, the auditing workflow involves looking at expense reports filed by employees, with a focus on identifying potentially erroneous or even fraudulent transactions. Digitizing and centralizing spend across various departments and workflows is the first step to enhancing the auditing process, said McCrossan.

Audit 75

Audit Continuity Automation Risk 75

Neopay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Training and audits are two pillars of compliance. Here’s a guide to address these areas and offer practical solutions to make training and auditing more effective, engaging, and impactful. If you have specific areas of concern, such as financial crime, complaints handling, or safeguarding, consider a targeted audit.

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Audit Compliance Assessments Financial Crimes 59

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Furthermore, Madrona Venture Group, Intel Capital, Ubiquity Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz took part as return investors. “We We have built world-class expertise and technology, in partnership with our customers, to address the firmware risk,” Eclypsium CEO Yuriy Bulygin said in an announcement. “We

Automation 107

Automation Compliance Audit Cybersecurity 107

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is calling into question the Internal Revenue Service’s corporate auditing performance. But according to the report, the IRS rarely uses this new method and is not examining past audits in order to more efficiently prioritize which cases to more closely examine, Bloomberg said.

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IRS Audit Treasury Compliance 40

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The reforms aim to address weaknesses in safeguarding practices, reduce consumer fund risks, and enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in preventing fund shortfalls. Monthly reporting : Payment firms must submit monthly regulatory returns, allowing the FCA to monitor trends and intervene if safeguarding practices fall short.

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Audit Reconciliation Compliance 88

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Many of the same financial issues that profit-seeking enterprises face, such as increasing revenue, managing audits, and dealing with compliance, encounter non-profit organizations (NPOs). By managing and planning finances, you can maximize the return of your activities. At the very least, you must have transparent financial reporting.

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Audit Accounts Finance Compliance 130

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 27, 2022

Wall Street anticipates growth, the C-suite expects annual plans to be accomplished, and owners expect a return on their investment, especially those who have potentially risked their life savings. Finance leaders can and should take a leadership role cultivating their company’s ethical competencies and addressing its unique challenges.

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Payroll Risk Addressing Checks 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The allure of blockchain was its potential to be a catch-all solution, but as innovators take a more practical approach to introducing the technology to the real world, its true opportunity may lie in addressing highly specialized, unique points of friction. trillion by 2025. Being able to solve them with cryptocurrency is no guarantee.

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Cryptocurrency Audit Blockchain B2B 54

Fi911

JULY 8, 2024

Synthetic Fraud Synthetic fraud occurs when criminals create fictitious identities by combining real and fake information, such as using a real Social Security Number with a fake name and address. Additionally, businesses should conduct continuous monitoring of transactions and audits to detect potential fraud early.

Account Takeovers 105

Account Takeovers Fraud Detection Phishing Fraud Prevention 105

The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

Real-time payments built on non-final settlement logic create friction, and failure to address this will only magnify systemic vulnerabilities. Certain frameworks mandate fund returns under dispute, while others leave it discretionary. Reconciliation anomalies that complicate compliance reporting.

ISO 20022 88

ISO 20022 Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Settlement 88

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 21, 2024

Address accounting and finance issues. Facilitate risk management, audits, and research. Compile quarterly and annual tax returns. They Manage to Simplify Reporting Process Do we really have to do detailed accruals every month like we're doing a year-end audit? Spot investment and financial planning prospects.

Finance 130

Finance Audit Risk Accounts 130

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

To address this moving compliance target, or evolving set of standards, Mashiyev said iLobby has rolled out four new features in the past seven months, including FeverCheck, Touchless Sign-in, FaceMatch and adding things like COVID questionnaires to the workforce management sign-in process. Are we being compliant with government regulations?

Posting 116

Posting Automation Best Practices Procedures 116

Open Banking Excellence

AUGUST 23, 2023

However, a further 83% would be willing to collaborate with other businesses to the improve ethical use of AI – showing that there is a willingness to address the trust gap and unlock the benefits of this game-changing technology. In commercial banking, AI can generate invoices, tax returns and augment the jobs of skilled workers.

AI 130

AI Risk Online and Mobile Banking CRM 130

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Enhanced reconciliation, audit, and reporting requirements will create additional administrative burdens and could increase the risk of supervisory and enforcement action. Our addresses and contact information can be found at www.sidley.com/en/locations/offices. Firms may be required to diversify their safeguarding providers.

Rules 88

Rules Payments Institute Authorization Reconciliation 88

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Brown dove into Chegg's strategy to address those pain points that could no longer serve the organization in today's environment, and explored how CFOs can offer strategic guidance to their firms embracing the modernization opportunity. That's not to say, however, that technology can address every pain point. Finding the New Normal.

FinTech 87

FinTech Audit Payroll Checks 87

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By combining technology, strategic collaborations and a focus on inclusivity, Mitt Arv plans to make legacy planning hassle-free and addressing both financial and emotional legacies for a wide range of users. DigiChain Innovations’ solution aims to address these challenges through a multifaceted approach.

FinTech 119

FinTech Financial Literacy Cross-Border Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 119

PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

PayPal’s identifying information is an email address, for example, and Lee also cited Alipay as an alternative payment method. The company goes through a grueling security audit each year, for instance. In terms of security requirements, Lee said it is not taken lightly when the company says it has bank-grade security or certification.

Alternative Payment Methods 79

Alternative Payment Methods FinTech Payment APIs and Integration Breach 79

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 8, 2025

Bad addresses lead to returns and wasted postage. Audit and tax readiness: Having tax-exempt certificates, legal names, and transaction records tied to the correct entity keeps the business in compliance and reduces audit prep work. Collections slow down.

Finance 72

Finance Duplicate CRM Audit 72

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 22, 2024

What problem is the FCA seeking to address? The main problem the FCA says it addresses is the current standards of safeguarding by payment and e-money firms. Enhanced monitoring and reporting The requirement to complete a new monthly regulatory return to be submitted to the FCA covering safeguarded funds and safeguarding arrangements.

Consulting 88

Consulting Rules Treasury Due Diligence 88

Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On the other hand, organizations with Levels 2, 3, or 4 use Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) to audit their compliance program. Return to Top Who needs to be PCI compliant? Return to Top Cost of PCI Compliance Your implementation approach will differentiate the cost of PCI compliance.

PCI DSS 88

PCI DSS Compliance Encryption Assessments 88

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Financial automation and data intelligence solutions firm Glantus has acquired the audit credit recovery firm JPD Financial , creating a business with an approximate $12 million turnover, Glantus announced on Monday (Feb. The firm also offers accounts payable auditing and master data cleansing. .

Acquirers 52

Acquirers Audit CHIPS Automation 52

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Also, steer clear of chargebacks and use address verification to help prevent fraud. Lower your bills by: Identify inefficiencies by having an energy audit. To optimize your marketing budget: Use data-driven tools to evaluate which campaigns offer the best return on investment.

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On-Demand Credit Cards Volume Cost Structure 130

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

Implementing effective chargeback management practices is essential to minimize their occurrence and address disputes promptly. Clearly communicated policies on refunds, cancellations, and returns can reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings and subsequent chargebacks. Read this article on what is a good chargeback rate.

Risk Management 97

Risk Management Risk PCI DSS Process 97

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

This shift to digital banking is also unlikely to slow once the pandemic recedes, as only 40 percent of bank customers expect to return to bank branches regularly after the crisis ends. The units have audit trails to confirm when items have been retrieved and signal that the lockers are ready to use again.

Online and Mobile Banking 88

Online and Mobile Banking Checks Consumer Authentication Audit 88

Neopay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These changes aim to address persistent issues in safeguarding practices and enhance consumer protection. Enhanced oversight Monthly regulatory returns to the FCA detailing safeguarding arrangements. Annual safeguarding audits conducted by an external auditor, with findings submitted to the FCA.

Consumer Protection 52

Consumer Protection Consumer Audit Due Diligence 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

We can’t put a final lid on the year 2020 without addressing the big issues, such as how we changed, what we learned, what’s coming back and what will never be the same. It’s low touch, it’s auditable and quick. Travel will return. It might just be a long while before we see consumers truly return to pre-pandemic comfort levels.

B2B 103

B2B Push-to-Card Online and Mobile Banking Returns 103

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

We define regtech broadly to include any technology and/or software created to address regulatory challenges and help companies understand regulatory requirements and stay compliant. Below, here are a few of the most important drivers fueling regtech growth and adoption, as well as select startups addressing the gaps.

Compliance 72

Compliance Regulations Audit Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 72

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

To establish an effective risk management program as a PayFac, you must establish a dedicated risk management team, utilize the right tools and technology, develop proper risk management policies and procedures, conduct regular risk audits, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry regulations. Fraud detection and prevention.

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Risk Management Risk Money Laundering Procedures 88

Fintech Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

BingX has also partnered with leading third-party security firms to implement extra round-the-clock monitoring and threat detection, ensuring any vulnerabilities are identified and addressed swiftly and proactively.

Security 52

Security SWIFT Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency 52

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2024

Drill-down and audit control allow each finance team to understand and control every aspect of their budget and forecast. Answer simple questions about your business to complete your return. Added protection with Audit Defense included at no extra cost. Added protection with Audit Defense included at no extra cost.

Finance 130

Finance Multi-Currency Online and Mobile Banking Credit Cards 130

Nanonets

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding the intricacies of bank reconciliation journal entries is essential for finance professionals and business owners alike, as it empowers them to identify, address, and prevent errors or discrepancies in financial reporting. Confirm that all discrepancies have been addressed and resolved appropriately.

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Reconciliation Adjustments Audit Checks 52