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Why Saudi Arabian Banks Demand Tighter Payment Security?

VISTA InfoSec

This is why we’re seeing stricter enforcement of PCI DSS audits. Their PCI DSS audit revealed multiple gaps — from insecure admin credentials to a lack of network segmentation. They were processing payments online without meeting even basic PCI DSS requirements. The fallout? Why Banks Are Turning Up the Pressure?

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

The Payments Association

Central to these changes are new statutory trust requirements, more prescriptive record-keeping, reconciliation standards, and the mandate for external safeguarding audits. Safeguarding audits: Firms are required to arrange safeguarding audits to assess compliance with the rules.

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VISTA InfoSec Achieves CREST Membership a Milestone in Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

Organization that are certified by CREST goes thorough assessments of their methodologies, quality assurance processes, and data security measures, offering assurance to clients seeking reliable and trustworthy security services. CERT-IN Empanelment : Recognized by the Indian government as a trusted security assessor.

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Evolving money laundering risks for EMIs: Insights from the upcoming NRA

The Payments Association

The UK government’s 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA) , published this month, confirms that the risk classification for e-money institutions (EMIs) has been elevated for both money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF). This marks a significant shift from the 2020 assessment, in which EMIs were rated as “medium” risk.

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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Partnering with regional providers, leveraging AI for fraud detection, and conducting regular audits will ensure compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. Since vIBANs are often treated as extensions of master accounts rather than independent relationships, firms fail to apply appropriate risk assessment frameworks.

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The Future of PSD3: What Banks & Payment Providers Should Prepare For

Fi911

This is especially important as consumers demand more clarity and accountability from financial service providers. Whether its adapting to new fraud prevention measures or meeting open finance requirements, banks and payment providers should prepare for increased compliance demands.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

Businesses must proactively assess fraud risks, implement adequate procedures, leverage technology for fraud detection, and foster a culture of compliance to avoid regulatory penalties. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability. What’s next?