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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs February 10 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The compliance challenges of virtual IBANs, focusing on AML obligations and regulatory gaps. Why is it important?

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

The significant gap between fraud concerns and AML compliance suggests that immediate transactional threats are perceived as more urgent than regulatory adherence. The high AML deployment rate reflects mandatory requirements and established implementation frameworks that have driven widespread adoption.

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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

Pilot innovative authentication methods – such as biometric or tokenised transaction models – within risk-based guardrails, with a focus on fraud performance and user experience metrics. Respond to ECB consultation on user experience, dispute handling, and transaction limits to influence final FPS standards.

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APAC’s Digital Banking Growth Sparks a Surge in Fraud Cases

Fintech News

Respondents also said they had adjusted their transaction limits to reduce the impact of fraud losses (53%), enhanced security on their banking apps (40%), undertaken security audits of their mobile banking infrastructure (32%), and partnered with network operators or device makers to enhance security (26%).

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The ultimate guide to merchant category codes (MCCs) and why they matter

The Payments Association

Facing transaction limits or restrictions from payment processors. Payment approvals: Some MCCs face transaction limits or outright bans. Industries becoming higher risk due to stricter compliance and monitoring Cryptocurrency & Financial Services (6051, 6211, 6012): AML rules and KYC verification tightening.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

You need to adhere to KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations among others. Payfacs need to have regular AML screenings and strictly implement KYC procedures. They also need to have strong data security protocols in place.

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How Radius Bank Is Tapping Mobile, Digital Card Issuance To Keep Debit Transactions Secure

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Radius thus manages its anti-money laundering (AML), transaction risk and other fraud prevention methods via partnerships with multiple third-party FinTechs and technology providers. The rise in debit payments makes the cards a more attractive target for fraudsters , meaning banks must pivot their fraud protection efforts accordingly.