The Payments Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Inadequate risk management and due diligence : Institutions faced challenges in ensuring effective customer risk profiling and due diligence, particularly for high-risk clients and correspondent banking relationships.

Financial Crimes

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

So the idea that the money laundering directive in Europe would mandate beneficial ownership as a part of enhanced customer due diligence “is, in some ways, the logical next step,” Gaddy said. That procedure can be described as a two-by-two check, and is geared toward verifying individuals on two sides of a transaction.

Due Diligence

Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

TL;DR An anti-money laundering (AML) program is a set of laws and procedures that seek to uncover attempts to disguise illicit money as legitimate. An effective AML compliance program must include Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, transaction monitoring and reporting, risk assessment and categorization, and training and awareness for staff.

Money Laundering

Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

KYC’s three main components are the customer identification program (CIP), which was imposed by the USA Patriot Act in 2011; customer due diligence (CDD); and regular monitoring of the customer’s account and activities, which is also called enhanced due diligence (EDD). In the U.S.,

Due Diligence

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. The potential impact of failed or inadequate internal systems, processes, procedures, etc.

Risk Management

Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

Risk Management

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Approached correctly, implementing a multi-factor authentication rollout successfully can be a straightforward process: Common steps for a successful rollout include: Assessment : Begin by evaluating your organization’s current security landscape. System verification : The system checks the entered credentials.

Authentication

Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

Risk Assessment weaknesses: Annex 1 firms have demonstrated inadequacies in conducting comprehensive Business Wide Risk Assessments and Customer Risk Assessments, leaving significant gaps in their AML frameworks. Furthermore, financial crime controls have failed to keep pace with the rapid growth of these businesses.

AML

Neopay

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This includes both the technical aspects, such as transaction monitoring, and the human elements, such as staff training and procedural reviews. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) controls at onboarding and ongoing monitoring The effectiveness of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) controls remains critical, especially when onboarding new clients.

Due Diligence

Seon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

According to McKinsey, banks use up to 40% of their onboarding time on KYC and due diligence processes. Onboarding ensures the KYC process is worthwhile and well-informed by verifying the identity of prospective customers and assessing their risk level. No customer wants to encounter it when they sign up with an organization.

Process

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Tighter oversight of third parties: When firms engage third parties to manage safeguarded funds, stricter due diligence and diversification will be required , reducing third-party failure risks. It’s crucial to choose auditors who are familiar with the FCA’s rules and can provide targeted insights into improving safeguarding measures.

Due Diligence

Neopay

MARCH 14, 2024

The due diligence process for third parties, which include authorised credit institutions, custodians or insurance providers, needs to be available and evidenced. Risk assessments and due diligence of third parties should be reviewed regularly based on your safeguarding policy.

Audit

Neopay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Key takeaway : If your business deals with high-risk clients, it’s crucial to implement enhanced due diligence procedures. Comprehensive audits and reviews : Our team conducts regular audits of your financial crime prevention systems, including AML, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence processes.

Financial Crimes

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 27, 2025

There are many inherent risks if you do not perform a thorough due diligence at the outset of a business relationship or when a customer’s ownership changes. Complete a thorough due diligence: Understand the nature and purpose of the seller/customer relationship. Seek and verify valid financial references.

Due Diligence

Seon

JUNE 29, 2023

Part of staying compliant with KYT – and thus avoiding fines – involves assessing how effectively your organization has implemented the process. As such, it is part of an organization’s due diligence. It achieves this through transaction and behavior monitoring, risk assessment, and alert generation.

Transactions

Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

It is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment of your financial position and ensure that you meet the minimum capital requirements. Risk management framework: Develop a robust risk management framework that identifies, assesses and mitigates key risks associated with your business operations.

Financial Crimes

Neopay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Indicators for enhanced due diligence The NCA, in collaboration with other government agencies, has outlined red flags to assist businesses in identifying potential illicit activities. We assess transaction monitoring and fraud prevention systems, empowering your organisation to detect and prevent illicit activities effectively.

Due Diligence

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

MARCH 5, 2024

Banks are expected to apply the follow guidance in connection with their digital asset custodial services: Governance and risk management : Prior to launching digital asset custodial services, banks are expected to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment and to implement appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks.

Authorization

Neopay

JULY 4, 2024

One of the current focusses is enhanced due diligence – right through the process, so for example risk assessments, operational processes, monitoring and reviews, its effectiveness in practice. There are a few – but to give a couple of examples: MAPP (Modular Assessment Proactive Programme) is fairly new.

AML

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By sharing costs, the regulations aim to encourage receiving firms to strengthen their transaction monitoring systems and customer due diligence processes to detect potential fraud before funds are transferred out of reach. Regular reviews and updates of these measures are expected to adapt to evolving fraud tactics​.

Caps

Neopay

JANUARY 25, 2024

It also introduced new provisions in Article 19b to Directive (EU) 2015/849, mandating the EBA to clarify the due diligence requirements CASPs should apply in high ML/TF risk situations, and when entering into correspondent relationships with respondents that are CASPs from non-EU countries.

Service Provider

Segpay

JANUARY 30, 2025

As financial institutions, these companies must implement risk management procedures and regulatory compliance to prevent reputational and financial damage. High-Risk Classification: A Core Concern Regulators and card schemes classify businesses based on perceived risk, assessing the likelihood of chargebacks, fraud, and other liabilities.

Merchant Payment Processing

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

How do finance executives perform due diligence, much less kick the tires, in order to buy another company — in the middle of a raging pandemic? Users will be able to assign a single assessment status for suppliers, which will let suppliers update it at any time. Corporate Buyers Take On COVID World With Pandemic Technology.

B2B

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

TL;DR Merchant underwriting is the risk level assessment process an acquiring bank carries out on every new merchant before they grant them a merchant account. In simple terms, merchant underwriting is the risk level assessment process an acquiring bank carries out on every new merchant before they grant them a merchant account.

Underwriting

EBizCharge

JUNE 20, 2024

Establish an effective dispute management procedure Establish clear dispute management protocols to ensure any AR discrepancies are handled quickly and effectively. For example, a company can implement a dispute management procedure that includes the following steps: Step 1.

Best Practices

Neopay

JANUARY 2, 2024

Why are internal controls, such as policies and procedures, critical for organisations in ensuring compliance with financial regulations? Policies and procedures form a key part of effective governance within any firm. Neopay typically engages with the firms to acquire key documentation, such as policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Credit and Underwriting Risk Borrowers may not fully understand BNPL loan repayment obligations or may take on excess credit, and creditors may be disadvantaged by the lack of credit history or BNPL activity captured by credit reporting agencies.

OCC

Seon

MAY 10, 2024

Anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives involve laws, regulations and procedures aimed at preventing criminals from masking illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. A component of CDD beyond identification and verification, Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and assesses a client’s potential risks for illegal intentions.

AML

Core

MARCH 19, 2024

Conducting Due Diligence on Vendors and Suppliers When working with vendors and suppliers, verifying their legitimacy can reduce the risk of entering into contracts with entities that could attempt to defraud payment processes. A PCI compliance checklist is a good place to start.

Fraud Detection

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The  vendor selection process  consists of establishing business goals, locating and selecting the right vendor, conducting an initial risk assessment, negotiating  contracts ,  supplier onboarding , and  risk mitigation  and management. Establishing Business Goals 2. Locating and Selecting the Right Vendor 3.

Risk Mitigation

Stax

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, staying focused on the big picture can be challenging if your business is bogged down by repetitive payments and intricate billing procedures—both common hurdles for a billing system with inadequate functionality. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, efficient and seamless payment processing is paramount to your bottom line.

Payment APIs and Integration

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Borrowers unfamiliar with lenders’ due diligence procedures may not understand why certain financial details are requested and thus may be reluctant to provide them. Consumers must give approval to have these details sent, which helps lending FIs quickly assess potential borrowers and determine whether to offer loans.

Underwriting

Segpay

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The risk is exceptionally high when merchants refrain from subjecting their affiliates to solid due diligence (KYC screening) during the customer acceptance process. Enhanced Due Diligence: High-risk PSPs often conduct thorough due diligence on their clients and affiliates instead of leaving this up to the merchants.

Security

EBizCharge

JULY 3, 2024

Businesses must, therefore, conduct due diligence in assessing the security protocols of their chosen billing providers to mitigate potential data vulnerabilities. A balanced evaluation of these factors will enable a decision that aligns closely with the company’s operational procedures and financial goals.

Regulatory Compliance

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2018

Mitchell noted that in the effort to engender trust, FinTechs are striving to provide transparency to their more traditional partners, and are in effect presenting what he termed “due diligence packages” that accelerate the understanding of risk management practices to help sell their controlled environments and compliance with laws and regulations.

Risk

FICO

JUNE 23, 2022

It was titled “The Role of Data in Managing Fraud and Financial Crime in the ‘New Normal’” and our conversation focused on how to integrate intelligence effectively to meet due diligence requirements, provide the solid foundation for suspicious activity reporting, and stop fraud before financial losses happen.

Financial Crimes

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Proposed Guidance would require enhanced criteria for coin-listing and delisting procedures for New York-licensed virtual currency entities. The coin-listing policy must also contain procedures for identifying, addressing, and disclosing conflicts of interest in the coin-listing decision-making process. By Jenny Cieplak , Arthur S.

Procedures