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

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It also ensures that data security best practices, particularly PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) requirements , are followed to the letter to prevent any breach or loss of sensitive customer data. Such a business will require a provider that supports international transactions.

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MAS-Led Forum Conducts Cloud Outage Exercise in Response to Growing Risks

Fintech News

This forum, comprising representatives from Asia Pacific financial regulators and cloud service providers, convenes twice a year to discuss best practices for managing cloud risks in the financial sector.

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Singapore Gets Tough on Offshore Crypto Operators as Time Runs Out

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released its final position on the proposed regulatory regime for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs), under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, a week ago. This is regardless of company size, business model, or the number of digital token services offered.

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Sustainable payments: Innovating for our financial ecosystem

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Key players, including card manufacturers and issuers, payment terminals, device producers, and cloud service providers, often operate independently of one another, utilising their own measurement methods and sustainability standards. Sustainability efforts are thus at the risk of being isolated, incomplete, or unverifiable.

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Credit Card Settlements Explained: How They Influence Your Finances

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Merchant: The business or service provider that accepts the payment. 4 tips for optimizing the credit card settlement process To optimize the credit card settlement process, merchants can adopt several best practices that help ensure efficiency and minimize delays.

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Medius Successfully Achieves Continued ISO Certification and Expands Scope to Global Offices

Fintech Finance

This expansion ensures that all services provided by Medius worldwide now adhere to the highest internationally recognized standards for information security and quality management. “Our commitment to security and quality is embedded in everything we do,” said Mike Knowles, Senior Compliance Manager at Medius.

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Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

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Whether you’re running a small eCommerce shop or managing a high-risk industry venture, understanding merchant underwriting can help you navigate the approval process and maintain a strong partnership with your payment service provider.