Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

Trust Payments will use Trulioo Workflow Studio, Business Verification, Person Match, Identity Document Verification and Watchlist Screening to unify its onboarding processes, support regulatory compliance and elevate the customer experience across regions. The company meets rigorous EU and U.K.

Verification 91

Verification Payment APIs and Integration Regulatory Compliance Payments 91

Fintech News

MAY 12, 2025

regulatory clarity. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Mountain Protocol is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority and is backed by Multicoin Capital, having recently raised US$8 million in a Series A round. The companys USDM stablecoin is fully backed by U.S.

Stablecoins 75

Stablecoins Issuers Acquirers Regulatory Compliance 75

Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted FlexM , a global fintech conglomerate, a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. FlexM provides financial technology solutions to other financial institutions, covering payments, merchant acquisition, remittances, and regulatory compliance.

Cross-Border 68

Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Financial Inclusion Payments 68

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

The shift toward digitised payments brings heightened concerns about cybersecurity, fraud, and regulatory compliance. This was enabled via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) initiative. However, the rapid progress comes with challenges.

Payments Trends 126

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 126

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Tuma Ventures Limited, the payments company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has now secured approval as a licensed Payment System Provider (PSP) from the Bank of Tanzania. It demonstrates the companys commitment to regulatory compliance, innovation, and excellence in financial services across its markets.

Security 59

Security Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2017

Through a 70-question survey, TMF Group asked the accounting and tax professionals to assess their local regulatory climates. Turkey, the report found, was the most complex market for regulatory compliance, followed by Brazil, Italy, Greece and Vietnam. Rounding out the list are Colombia, China, Belgium, Argentina and India.

Regulatory Compliance 58

Regulatory Compliance Compliance On-Demand Regulations 58

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cihat served as Vice President of Global Ecosystem Security & Integrity at Visa, where he spearheaded global risk compliance frameworks, enhanced fraud control initiatives, and collaborated with federal and international law enforcement on high-profile investigations.

Risk 59

Risk Law Enforcement Regulatory Compliance Compliance 59

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

solution that enables advanced real-time spend controls, instant transaction monitoring, built-in regulatory compliance, and robust fraud prevention, giving fleets full financial visibility and operational control. The Electroverse Business Payments Card is an open-loop Visa Fleet 2.0

Issuers 83

Issuers Payments Processors Regulatory Compliance 83

The Fintech Times

MARCH 7, 2025

It will then also enable financial institutions to redeploy compliance savings into strengthening anti-fraud efforts. In addition to fraud, regulatory compliance is another major hurdle facing organisations. However, this is another area in which Digital Company ID can help.

Compliance 96

Compliance Financial Crimes Crime Governance 96

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

dLocal , a payment platform connecting merchants to emerging markets born out of Uruguay, has secured the UK Authorised Payment Institution (API) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The company has built strong partnerships with governments globally, ensuring that it operates securely and in full compliance with local laws.

Payments Institute 59

Payments Institute Security Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 59

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

However, rapid growth brings challenges including scaling operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining robust IT infrastructure. These facilities offer flexible, scalable solutions with high availability, security and built-in regulatory compliance, eliminating the burden of managing an entire data centre.

FinTech 52

FinTech Payment APIs and Integration PCI DSS AI 52

Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2025

FICO’s platform was also recognised for its strengths in decision authoring, testing, and optimisation. The report noted that FICO’s solution is best suited for organisations offering credit and financial services to large consumer bases, particularly those needing highly customisable decisioning solutions across the customer journey.

AI 77

AI Regulatory Compliance Innovation Use Case 77

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Affirm UK Limited (“Affirm”) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ruth and her UK-based team will drive Affirm’s growth in the market through the expansion of merchant and channel partnerships, while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Consumers will always know what they owe upfront.

Consumer 98

Consumer Economy Regulatory Compliance Payment Networks 98

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has grantedChina-based B2B cross-border trade payment platform, XTransfer , a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence, enabling it to provide a range of money transfer services in the region.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Security 59

Finextra

APRIL 15, 2025

The new offering consolidates multiple regulatory indicators - including counterparty and venue classifications - from authorities such as ESMA, FCA, GLEIF, CFTC, and ISO MIC, ensuring firms stay compliant across various global jurisdictions.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance ISOs Compliance Authorization 52

The Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

Regulatory compliance, particularly in data protection and consumer rights, remains essential. Adhering to regulations such as GDPR and maintaining open communication with authorities ensures long-term trust and success.

Digital Payments 110

Digital Payments Fraud Detection Regulatory Compliance Encryption 110

The Payments Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear Junction, with its expertise in cross-border payments, crypto integrations, and regulatory compliance, is uniquely positioned to assist businesses in navigating MiCAs complexities. This session is the second instalment in Clear Junctions webinar series addressing compliance challenges within the financial services sector.

Compliance 88

Compliance Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins 88

Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. “In the race to realize their own crypto offerings, financial institutions require efficient trading and custody solutions without compromising on regulatory compliance,” Boerse Stuttgart Digital Chief Digital & Product Officer Ulli Spankowski said. Registered with the U.K.

Blockchain 65

Blockchain Cryptocurrency SWIFT Payments 65

Fintech News

JULY 10, 2025

Regulatory compliance is swiftly becoming a core requirement, forcing crypto businesses to overhaul their business models and ensure that their models are legitimate and stable. From recent crackdowns in Thailand to swift reforms in Singapore, the message is clear: compliance is the new currency of credibility in crypto.

Regulations 70

Regulations Due Diligence SWIFT Money Laundering 70

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

HashKey Technology Services, the over-the-counter (OTC) trading division of the HashKey Group , has secured in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application for a Major Payment Institution license. Regulatory compliance has always been a top priority for us.

Accreditation 117

Accreditation Regulatory Compliance Settlement Digital Payments 117

Fintech News

AUGUST 28, 2024

FlexM, a fintech company known for its Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This development follows FlexM’s recent approval of a Payment Service Provider license from FINTRAC in Canada.

Cross-Border 106

Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Payments Payments Institute 106

Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp announced it has obtained an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate under the Major Payment Institution license. This regulatory milestone allows Bitstamp to offer digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act in Singapore.

Security 109

Security APACS Regulatory Compliance Compliance 109

Fintech News

MARCH 12, 2024

This collaboration aims to enhance regulatory compliance, secure data storage, and automate crypto transaction monitoring for their clients. Sumsub, a global verification provider, has integrated with Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform.

Transactions 113

Transactions Security Deepfake Travel Rule 113

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At Almond, security and compliance are foundational to our mission of fostering secure and transparent cross-border payments. Regulatory compliance in all jurisdictions where partners are, including regular contact with Central Banks and other regulatory authorities.

Cross-Border Payments 115

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency FinTech 115

Fintech News

MAY 12, 2024

XREX Singapore, a blockchain-enabled financial institution specialising in cross-border payments, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With this license in hand, XREX Singapore will endeavour to bring blockchain-enabled digital payment currencies to ubiquity.”

Cross-Border 113

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Travel Rule Regulatory Compliance 113

Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

This move aims to enhance Ripple ‘s product offerings and explore new ventures like stablecoins while maintaining regulatory compliance. money transmitter licenses, a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore , and a Virtual Asset Service Provider registration with the Central Bank of Ireland.

Stablecoins 113

Stablecoins Acquirers Regulatory Compliance Central Bank 113

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 24, 2024

provides a robust solution to companies that balance compliance, security, and operational efficiency. Addressing regulatory compliance Businesses, including EMD Agents, face a challenge in cross-border transactions: complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.

Cross-Border Payments 88

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Fraud Detection 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the UK, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority , Affirm will initially offer its interest-free and interest-bearing monthly payment options. It will fix any interest applied, calculating it based solely on the original principal amount – ensuring the amount of any interest does not increase or compound.

Regulatory Compliance 59

Regulatory Compliance Consumer Processors On-Demand 59

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Issuing Bank The customers bank, called the issuing bank , which authorizes or declines transactions. Regulatory Compliance Businesses must comply with rules like GDPR (Europe), PSD2 (EU), and AML/KYC laws in various countries. The Payment Processor The company that facilitates transactions.

Small Business 66

Small Business Process Address Verification System (AVS) Cross-Border 66

Fintech News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The deal, which is pending approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, will strengthen Komainu’s presence in Singapore and Southeast Asia, excluding Japan. This acquisition will allow Komainu to leverage Propine’s established infrastructure and regulatory compliance in Singapore.

Acquirers 100

Acquirers Regulatory Compliance On-Demand Authorization 100

Neopay

APRIL 10, 2025

This follows a 2022 penalty of 70,000 for delayed accounts and after previous attention of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority in 2019 on AML compliance. The regulatory environment is getting tighter This incident is not just about a Revolutit’s a warning example for the broader payments and fintech sector.

Central Bank 52

Central Bank Money Laundering AML Financial Crimes 52

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) legislative reform initiative, encapsulated in the Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (FIMA Bill), signifies a strategic overhaul aimed at enhancing the regulatory and enforcement framework governing Singapore’s financial sector.

Financial Crimes 113

Financial Crimes Crime Authorization Consulting 113

The Fintech Times

APRIL 8, 2024

While BaaS solutions offer a lot of potential, many have concerns regarding the regulatory compliance of providers and the third parties that use them. To find out more about the regulatory hurdles the BaaS space possesses, we reached out to industry leaders and asked them which regulatory challenges fintechs should be most aware of.

FinTech 116

FinTech BSA Regulatory Compliance Money Laundering 116

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

banks face challenges in AI adoption, such as regulatory compliance and risk management. Executives in London’s financial hub view GenAI as a transformative opportunity to boost productivity: 82% plan to spend more on it, yet they are mindful of challenges like talent training and regulatory compliance. Challenges U.S.

AI 69

AI Finance Fraud Detection Use Case 69

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 9, 2022

For instance, software that automates regulatory compliance tasks can , free up time for employees while lowering errors that can be quite expensive. In addition to streamlining business procedures, this also frees up their time to work on more strategic initiatives and increase client satisfaction.

Finance 246

Finance Automation Regulatory Compliance Security 246

Fintech News

MARCH 12, 2024

has been accorded in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This approval will permit OKX to engage in the provision of digital payment token (DPT) and cross-border money transfer services in Singapore, in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019.

Cross-Border 117

Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Best Practices Cryptocurrency 117

Fintech News

APRIL 27, 2025

Maintaining Trust through Security and Compliance In a region as diverse as Asia Pacific, regulatory compliance is a moving target. Thats why security and compliance are built into every layer of the Temenos SaaS platform.

APACS 108

APACS Compliance On-Demand Embedded Finance 108