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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

Stax

Regular security audits : periodic tests that involve paying white hat hackers to conduct controlled attacks on a provider’s digital architecture can help the company spot vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors.

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GENIUS Act Clears the Way for Stablecoin-Powered Embedded Finance

Finextra

Issuers will need to publish regular reserve reports and undergo audits, putting to rest the ghost of past scandals where holders fretted over whether their stablecoins were truly backed. Cash flows become quicker and more predictable, which is a boon for businesses and individuals alike.

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The Top Payment Methods For Small Businesses

Stax

It’s also perfect for businesses with a subscription-based (recurring payments) sales model. But while ACH transfers are cost-effective, long processing times that typically take 1-3 business days may make it unsuitable for certain transactions.

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Paxos First in Singapore to Gain Full MAS Approval to Issue Stablecoins

Fintech News

Additionally, these assets will undergo bi-monthly independent audits, with reports available on the companies’ websites, and will be segregated from corporate assets, held in custody by a MAS-regulated financial institution.

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UK Financial Conduct Authority plans to reform safeguarding rules for e-money and payment institutions

The Payments Association

Enhanced reconciliation, audit, and reporting requirements will create additional administrative burdens and could increase the risk of supervisory and enforcement action. Firms with agents or distributors may require additional liquidity for safeguarding. Firms may be required to diversify their safeguarding providers.

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The Critical Role of Merchant Processing in a Successful Business Exit Strategy

Evolve Payment

The following list isn’t exhaustive, but it will give your team a good starting place to explore further: Audit Your Merchant Account & Merchant Processing Contracts Conduct a thorough review of your existing merchant processing arrangements to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

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What is a Ledger Balance?

EBizCharge

While a ledger balance logs a company’s account funds at the beginning of a business day, the available balance is the amount of money accessible and ready for use in its bank account at any particular moment. Ledgers are used for internal audits and quarterly and annual taxes.