The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This legislation represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, aiming to strengthen the UKs legal framework against financial crime. Voices from the industry Businesses subject to the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence must understand their legal obligations under the new law.

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The Paypers

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an Opinion on how to strengthen the connection between the EU legal frameworks on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, and deposit protection.

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Legal Framework Legal Money Laundering AML 28

Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2024

As the issuer of and payment infrastructure provider for a digital euro, the ECB will be supervised by independent data protection authorities that will monitor its compliance with the European Union Data Protection Regulation (EUDPR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The digital euro is a common European endeavour.

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Legal Framework Money Laundering Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank 98

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 19, 2024

In April 2024, the country reviewed the legal framework for virtual assets declaring that providers must register and comply with the duty to report to authorities. This reflects the growing acceptance of digital assets within the country’s legal framework.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

According to a report in Reuters , citing European Central Bank Supervisory Board Chair Daniele Nouy, the European Central Bank’s Single Supervisory Mechanism will create an anti-money laundering office that will collect and share the information from other supervisors as well as from authorities.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

“If the data controller implicitly trusts a data processor simply because there is a consistent legal framework in place, criminal abuse of trust will always take place.”

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Open Banking Excellence

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The main objectives of this law are to promote financial inclusion, establish a solid legal framework to increase users’ confidence in financial technology services, and stimulate greater competition in the financial market. In 2023, the Fintech landscape experienced notable growth.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Thawani made history in 2020 by becoming the first non-banking financial entity to receive a fintech licence from the CBO, marking a significant milestone in Omans fintech journey.

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FinTech Non-Bank Legal Framework Central Bank 64

Neopay

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) narrowed down the scope of its existing Guidelines on ICT and security risk management measures, due to the application of harmonised ICT risk management requirements under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) from 17 January 2025.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has officially launched, and small business owners will have the opportunity to be compensated up to AUS$1 million (about $720,000 USD) to resolve complaints. Small businesses with disputes can go to the AFCA, which will first tackle any issues via informal methods, including mediation.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

And contrasting with the non-crypto native space, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) just fined DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, the HK subsidiary of DBS , a HK$10 million penalty for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO). The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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Money Laundering Law Enforcement AML Non-Bank 109

Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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Travel Rule Money Laundering Rules Finance 52

Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

By comparing the Australian legal e-gaming and e-gambling landscape with that of the USA, we want to make it easier to understand for our readers who are familiar with US regulations. Licensed sports betting and lotteries are legal but must comply with state regulations and AUSTRAC AML laws. billion by 2034.

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Compliance Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Fincen AML 71

Stax

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The transaction details, including the purchase amount, are transmitted to the merchant’s acquiring bank for authorization. Authorization and Settlement The acquiring bank, upon receiving the transaction details, verifies the availability of funds in the consumer’s credit card account.

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Credit Cards Process Disputes Card Issuer 88

Fintech Review

MAY 1, 2025

No matter how disruptive a fintech platform is, it must operate within legal frameworks that are evolving rapidly. Building compliance frameworks early not only reduces legal risk but also builds credibility with customers, partners, and investors. It is no longer enough to innovate.

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Compliance Regulations FinTech Payment APIs and Integration 59

Neopay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. All contributions received will be published following the end of the consultation, unless requested otherwise.

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Money Laundering Consulting Finance Travel Rule 52

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Failure to comply with its policy frameworks can have severe consequences— legally and financially. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the legal framework, compliance standards, and best practices to navigate the complexities of surcharging. Swipe fees have doubled in a decade and increased by 20% since 2022.

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Credit Cards PCI DSS Compliance Process 88

Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

On another front, LexisNexis Risk Solutions reports proactive efforts by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to bolster online banking security and combat digital fraud. This collaboration, while essential, requires careful navigation of legal frameworks to ensure effective and compliant information exchange.

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Deepfake APACS Scams Authentication 125

The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its response to a European Commission’s call for advice on how to strengthen the EU legal framework on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

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Money Laundering Legal Framework Finance AML 28

Segpay

APRIL 1, 2025

While their goals align, their approaches and legal frameworks differ. Regulatory Frameworks In the United Kingdom, the Online Safety Act passed into law on 26 October 2023. The CNIL (Frances data protection authority) oversees compliance with the SREN Law, which strengthens online safety and privacy.

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Verification Regulations Privacy Online and Mobile Banking 45

Neopay

JUNE 24, 2024

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – ESAs) has published its 2023 Annual Report, detailing the joint work completed over the past year. DORA mandated the ESAs to develop several policy products before its application date of January 17, 2025, to supplement the legal framework.

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Legal Framework Financial Literacy Consumer Protection Risk Assessment 40

The Fintech Times

JUNE 6, 2024

Since its inception in 2021, Project mBridge has involved the Bank of Thailand, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Digital Currency Institute of the People’s Bank of China, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has recently joined as a full participant, with over 26 other central banks observing.

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Segpay

MAY 1, 2024

DORA entered into force on January 16th, 2023, and its legal implementation deadline is January 17 th , 2025. Its legal framework is designed to enhance the operational resilience of all digital service providers, including payment service providers (PSPs), that operate in the European Union (EU).

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Cybersecurity Compliance Procedures Risk Management 52

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This move comes shortly after the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ( VARA ) intensified its efforts to safeguard Dubai’s virtual asset ecosystem by targeting unlicensed firms operating within its jurisdiction. Earlier in the year, OKX entered markets in Brazil, Türkiye, Australia, and the Netherlands.

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Cryptocurrency Risk Management Blockchain Legal Framework 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

Mexico’s eInvoicing requirements began back in 2004, when its tax authority, the SAT, first developed its eInvoicing legal framework. While the U.S. Since then, the mandate has been expanded, and today, all invoices, including those in B2B transactions, must be electronic.

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B2B Payer Payments Legal Framework 57

FICO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Outside of tax agencies you often find departments with significant receivables, but without the mission, authority, or focus on collecting these receivables. Centralizing Collections in Government - Statutory Authorities. One important consideration for centralized collections is having the proper statutory authorities in place.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 7 February 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a consultation paper on its proposal for implementing new regulations on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures (Consultation Paper).

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CoinRemitter

JUNE 30, 2024

Blockchain technology manages the organization, coordinating tasks and governance without needing a central authority. Legal and Regulatory Challenges of DAOs Legal Status: Current legal frameworks struggle to categorize DAOs. Shareholders vote on big issues. This creates confusion.

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Government Governance Blockchain Money Laundering 40

The Fintech Times

MARCH 23, 2024

Addressing these issues head-on is From Fintech to Ubiquitech: Accelerating the wider UK Digital Economy, a new report authored by a working group led by Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer. It sheds light on the pressing issues plaguing the nation’s digital ecosystem and proposes bold strategies for transformative change.

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Economy Crime Legal Framework Government 59

Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Return to Top Risk of Non-Compliance Each PCI requirement acts as a proactive measure to protect cardholder data, and as a legal framework to isolate and financially penalize non-compliance. Legal Action : Breached organizations subject themselves to expensive litigation from impacted customers, cardholders, and banks.

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PCI DSS Compliance Encryption Assessments 88

Segpay

AUGUST 20, 2024

Centralized Regulatory Authority : The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) oversees the implementation and enforcement of age verification laws, ensuring consistent application across the country. This legal complexity is confusing for merchants and payment service providers. Non-compliance can lead to legal action.

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Verification Laws Legal Privacy 105

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Its primary objectives encompass safeguarding consumers, maintaining financial stability, promoting market integrity, preventing fraud and security breaches, and ensuring legal compliance. Why Payment Regulation Exists Payment regulation exists for ensuring the integrity, stability, and equity within the payment ecosystem.

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Regulations Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Federal Reserve Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 105

Nanonets

OCTOBER 27, 2024

” Here is a breakdown of what could happen: - No Legal Consequences: If a country truly has no laws against violent crime, technically, the perpetrator may not face any legal repercussions for their actions. It is important to prioritize safety and legality when providing any guidance.

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Laws Crime Returns Legal 52

Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Singapore’s Parliament has passed the Protection from Scams Bill , granting authorities the power to issue Restriction Orders (ROs) that temporarily freeze bank transactions and credit facilities for individuals identified as potential scam victims. Non-compliance with an RO could result in fines of up to S$3,000.

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Scams Accounts Legal Framework Non-Bank 113

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, meanwhile, governs the use of electronic information and transactions in Indonesia, providing a legal framework for electronic transactions and digital identity verification, which can be applied to eKYC practices. Key AML/CFT regulations in Indonesia include Law No.

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AML Due Diligence Money Laundering Legal Framework 105

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced a regulatory framework for stablecoins pegged to currencies like the Singapore dollar (SGD), mandating issuers to maintain 100% reserve backing, allow redemption at par, and adhere to stringent disclosure and audit requirements.

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Stablecoins Regulations Issuers Digital Currency 79

Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2025

According to a joint statement by the police and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in early April, there have been at least 678 reported cases of this specific impersonation scam alone. We’re conditioned to respond promptly to authority, to comply with procedures, and to trust institutions. And heres the painful irony.

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