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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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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Andrew Doukanaris Ambassador, The Payments Association While vIBANs have positive use cases, challenges exist in limited monitoring of the end user, alignment with the PSPs risk appetite, and the lack of a consistent framework to mitigate financial crime and regulatory risks. Why is it important?

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

The Payments Association

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, specifically the “failure-to-prevent fraud” offence, and outlines how businesses can mitigate fraud risks. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability. Why is it important?

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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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De-risking dilemmas: The unintended consequences threatening UK-Iran personal remittances

The Payments Association

However, a pressing issue demands our collective attention: the de-risking practices that are inadvertently crippling legitimate money service businesses (MSBs) and empowering black-market alternatives. By undermining regulated channels, de-risking paradoxically amplifies the very threats it aims to mitigate.

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Driving Efficiency in Loans Against Mutual Funds with Tailored Loan Management System (LMS)

M2P Fintech

This rising demand for LAMF reflects a valuable opportunity for lenders, driven by a streamlined and rapid application process that attracts a growing borrower base. That said, LAMF is a comprehensive financial solution that elegantly balances the demand for short-term liquidity with the goal of long-term investment growth.

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Offline settlements with a digital pound: Lessons from the BoE’s report

The Payments Association

Simultaneously, it would entail trade-offs in security, user experience, and operational design that demand careful scrutiny across the industry. Key policy questions remain unresolved, including liability, privacy, and consumer demand. With only around one in eight Britons using crypto, widespread adoption is uncertain.