Fi911

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Compliance ensures robust security practices to prevent breaches and protect sensitive payment card data. Staying up-to-date with PCI-DSS compliance should be a top priority. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, security vulnerabilities, and loss of customer trust. Level 2 Criteria : 1 to 6 million card transactions annually.

PCI DSS 59

PCI DSS Compliance MFA Assessments 59

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 25, 2025

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.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Accreditation PCI DSS Assessments 130

Paystand

JUNE 27, 2025

Continuous assessment, transaction monitoring, and vulnerability management are essential for protecting customers. Compliance involves aligning with regulations, regularly testing networks, and maintaining documentation. Implementing security standards like PCI DSS, KYC checks, and access controls strengthens risk management.

PCI DSS 52

PCI DSS Compliance Transactions Fraud Prevention 52

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Todays article is focused on PCI DSS compliance for SaaS (Software as a Service) companies. Why PCI DSS compliance is critical for SaaS companies? This puts them in a prime position to become targets for cybercriminals, making payment security compliance non-negotiable. PCI DSS compliance also provides a competitive edge.

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Compliance Encryption Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Todays article is focused on PCI DSS compliance for SaaS (Software as a Service) companies. Why PCI DSS compliance is critical for SaaS companies? This puts them in a prime position to become targets for cybercriminals, making payment security compliance non-negotiable. PCI DSS compliance also provides a competitive edge.

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Compliance Encryption Audit 130

The Payments Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

CP24/20 outlined the proposed interim and end-state rules in September 2024, and interested parties will have provided their feedback accordingly. Unsurprisingly, this proposal aligns the loosely adopted Payments Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs) and E-Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs) regime with the CASS regime.

Assessments 88

Assessments Reconciliation Audit Rules 88

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 28, 2024

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance 4.0 In this blog, we will understand PCI DSS compliance 4.0 The requirements affect areas such a s data security, compliance costs, customer trust , penalties, interoperability between banks and risk management. 5/5 - (2 votes)

PCI DSS 130

PCI DSS Compliance Assessments Data Breach 130

Cardfellow

MAY 3, 2025

But many business owners find PCI compliance and SAQs confusing or overwhelming. The Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is a series of yes or no questions about your security practices. The Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is a series of yes or no questions about your security practices. What is the SAQ? Try it today!

Assessments 52

Assessments Processors Credit Cards Data Breach 52

Fintech News

MAY 21, 2025

Temenos says the solution uses artificial intelligence to assess transactions in real time and support compliance teams in identifying genuine risks more effectively. Compliance remains a major cost burden for banks, with more than 40% of expenses tied to personnel due to manual screening processes.

Financial Crimes 66

Financial Crimes Crime Compliance AI 66

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you are running a financial institution and wondering how to apply DORA in your existing infrastructure and want to learn about the DORA compliance checklist. You are in the right place, today we are going to explore the DORA compliance checklist and how to implement the new regulation successfully.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore what PCI DSS compliance is, its benefits, and how small businesses can achieve it. Benefits of PCI DSS compliance for a small business: Enhanced Security reduces the risk of data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access to sensitive cardholder data.

PCI DSS 243

PCI DSS Small Business Assessments Compliance 243

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you are running a financial institution and wondering how to apply DORA in your existing infrastructure and want to learn about the DORA compliance checklist. You are in the right place, today we are going to explore the DORA compliance checklist and how to implement the new regulation successfully.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you are running a financial institution and wondering how to apply DORA in your existing infrastructure and want to learn about the DORA compliance checklist. You are in the right place, today we are going to explore the DORA compliance checklist and how to implement the new regulation successfully.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you are running a financial institution and wondering how to apply DORA in your existing infrastructure and want to learn about the DORA compliance checklist. You are in the right place, today we are going to explore the DORA compliance checklist and how to implement the new regulation successfully.

Compliance 130

Compliance Risk Management Third-Party Service Provider Audit 130

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This guide will help you to get an overview of DORA so that you can effectively navigate its compliance requirements and enhance your organizations digital resilience in the financial sector. This includes regular risk assessments, controls, and monitoring mechanisms to address vulnerabilities and threats.

Compliance 130

Compliance Third-Party Service Provider Risk Assessment Audit 130

Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Companies can analyze BIN data to track transaction patterns, better understand customer demographics, and assess risk in different regions or among various card types. This information helps payment processors and merchants verify transactions, assess risk, and streamline payment workflows for secure and reliable transactions.

Process 104

Process Processors Payments Compliance 104

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

It highlights new corporate responsibilities, significant penalties for non-compliance, and the businesses need to implement strong fraud prevention measures to protect their financial and reputational standing. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability.

Crime 88

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Credit reference agency Equifax UK has launched a new solution for lenders, combining bureau insights with real-time transaction data accessed via open banking and statistical estimates to boost affordability assessments and customer outcomes.

Assessments 59

Assessments Transactions Compliance Consumer 59

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. Regular audits and compliance checks : Firms will face enhanced monitoring and reporting under the proposed policy. Engaging external auditors may provide additional assurance.

Stablecoins 88

Stablecoins Payment APIs and Integration Regulatory Compliance Compliance 88

The Payments Association

MARCH 25, 2025

As director/MLRO of SENDS, a UK-licensed EMI, I see AI’s potential in fraud prevention, AML, and compliance. At SENDS, we integrate AI-powered compliance tools to streamline KYC and AML, improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed. Susceptibility to errors: Human mistakes can overlook fraud or misreport compliance.

Regulatory Compliance 136

Regulatory Compliance AML Compliance PCI DSS 136

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The compliance challenges of virtual IBANs, focusing on AML obligations and regulatory gaps. However, their rapid adoption has raised concerns about regulatory oversight, particularly concerning anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Why is it important?

IBAN 88

IBAN AML Master Account Due Diligence 88

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 15, 2025

Assessment Fees What It Is: Charged by the card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) Processor Markup What It Is: The payment processors own cost on top of interchange and assessment fees. PCI Compliance Fees What It Is: A fee for ensuring your business complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards.

Process 105

Process Processors Gateways Push-to-Card 105

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Professionals in decision-making roles are driving their teams to enhance cybersecurity measures and reduce operational risks as AuditBoard , the cloud-based audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management platform, reveals that 91 per cent are concerned about looming cybersecurity threats.

Compliance 64

Compliance Cybersecurity Audit AI 64

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

Regulatory Compliance Compliance not only helps protect your customers’ data but also shields your business from potential fines and legal challenges. Hence, understanding GDPR compliance and other data protection laws is essential in keeping you abreast of regulatory trends. 5/5 - (1 vote)

Data Breach 278

Data Breach Regulatory Compliance Breach Encryption 278

FloQast

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

He brings over 13 years of experience, providing clients with business and technology audits, as well as providing control design assessment and process improvement services. As a consultant in the risk mitigation and compliance space , I always strive to be my client’s advisor on their risk and compliance needs.

Advisors 52

Advisors Compliance Risk Audit 52

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. Firms must invest in compliance, adapt workflows, and advocate for fair regulations. Safeguarding audits: Firms are required to arrange safeguarding audits to assess compliance with the rules.

Compliance 88

Compliance Audit Legal Reconciliation 88

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Brankas, an open finance platform provider, has launched a solution aimed at simplifying open banking compliance for financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Brankas’ platform addresses key compliance requirements such as API standardization, authentication, and encryption. Brankas and ADVANCE.AI The post Brankas and ADVANCE.AI

Compliance 105

Compliance Payment APIs and Integration Fraud Detection Risk Assessment 105

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They are appointed based on article 37 of GDPR, and help organizations stay compliant with data protection laws by overseeing data security policies, monitoring internal compliance, and providing expert advice for staffs managing the potential data privacy risks. Working closely with the supervisory authority on processing-related matters.

CCPA 208

CCPA Privacy Assessments Laws 208

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Their guidance urges banks to adopt a proportionate approach, assessing MSBs individually rather than applying blanket policies that exclude entire sectors. Banks continue to sever ties with MSBs like PFS without individualised assessments, often citing AML concerns or geopolitical risks associated with countries like Iran.

Risk 88

Risk Financial Crimes AML Financial Inclusion 88

Clearly Payments

APRIL 24, 2025

Assessment fees: These go to the card networks like Visa and Mastercard. The first three fees interchange and assessments and acquirer are generally fixed by the card networks and banks. Watch out for hidden fees : Some processors offer a low rate but add in monthly fees, minimums, and PCI compliance charges.

Large Merchants 99

Large Merchants Process Processors Volume 99

Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We assess a whole end-to-end process and look to remove all the pain points to streamline that journey, effectively reducing any friction and drastically cutting the time it would take to perform these tasks.

Governance 230

Governance Government Interoperability Central Bank 230

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This collaboration integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics into Sumsub’s platform, providing clients with enhanced tools to screen cryptocurrency wallets, identify fraudulent activity, and assess risk in transactions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise.

Crime 113

Crime Financial Crimes Travel Rule Blockchain 113

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Underwriting 68

Underwriting PCI DSS Money Laundering Processors 68

Fintech Review

MARCH 12, 2025

Expanding our SOC 2 compliance from Type 1 to Type 2 underscores our commitment to the highest level of operational security, said Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz. Stablecoins are revolutionizing the payments industry at an incredible pace, and companies need reliable partners who can deliver robust security and compliance.

Stablecoins 52

Stablecoins Compliance Transactions Security 52

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This month, The Fintech Times will look at some of the biggest issues regarding compliance and financial rules, as well as the solutions hoping to ease the compliance journey for firms and make the fintech world fairer and safer.

Compliance 106

Compliance AI Process Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) 106

FloQast

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its what enables thousands of accounting teams worldwide to automate complex processes, reduce compliance burdens, and stay audit-ready. Comprehensive Gap Assessment One of the first steps was analyzing our existing controls through the lens of ISO 42001s requirements. These updates werent made in isolation.

ISOs 105

ISOs AI Accounts Audit 105

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This month, The Fintech Times will look at some of the biggest issues regarding compliance and financial rules, as well as the solutions hoping to ease the compliance journey for firms and make the fintech world fairer and safer.

Privacy 107

Privacy Compliance PCI DSS Rules 107