PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2018

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) customer due diligence (CDD) final requirements take effect on May 11. The rules, put forth by FinCEN two years ago, mandate that financial institutions (FIs) adopt more robust customer due diligence procedures.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions have a significant responsibility, one that goes far beyond managing customers’ financial assets: They’re tasked with safeguarding the financial services ecosystem against bad actors, money launderers and other criminals. A DIY Approach To AML/KYC.

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Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

USA: PSPs may need a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in each state they operate, plus registration with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (MSB). KYC & Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Australia: Risk-based approach, with minimum KYC checks under the AML/CTF Rules. PSPs verify identity and monitor transactions.

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The Payments Association

MAY 9, 2025

Correspondent banking: A persistent blind spot The structural opacity of correspondent banking makes it a prime target for abuse by money launderers, sanctions evaders, and other illicit actors. In the UK, following Brexit, the Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (No.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 2024

Fenergo has released their annual financial fines analysis, showcasing that penalties for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML), KYC, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), sanctions and customer due diligence (CDD) regulations totalled $6.6billion in 2023, up considerably from $4.2billion in 2022 and $5.4billion in 2021.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. However, several complex types of risks come along with this. This requires sound underwriting policies and procedures.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 27, 2025

There are many inherent risks if you do not perform a thorough due diligence at the outset of a business relationship or when a customer’s ownership changes. The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has strict rules for compliance by financial institutions. Seek and verify valid financial references.

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2018

May 11 marks a watershed moment of sorts for financial institutions (FIs), with new requirements for customer due diligence. According to new processes mandated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.S. Barnhardt noted that FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence rules are fluid ones.

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Seon

APRIL 11, 2024

Financial institutions worldwide are continuously evolving their strategies to combat fraud and money laundering, two threats that undermine the potential of our global financial systems. With the United Nations reporting that three to five percent of the global GDP is laundered annually and fraud costs worldwide reaching $5.13

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2018

May 11 marked a watershed moment of sorts when, this past Friday, the final customer due diligence rule via the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took effect. Specifically, the rules look to blunt money laundering and terrorist funding activities.

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Seon

MAY 10, 2024

Money laundering, the process through which criminals hide the origins of illicit funds, undermines global financial systems. Anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives involve laws, regulations and procedures aimed at preventing criminals from masking illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. What is AML Compliance?

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The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

Crypto and digital asset firms have long faced difficulties in securing stable banking relationships, largely due to ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Many banks have been hesitant to engage with these businesses, citing concerns over compliance burdens, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, and the inherent volatility of digital assets.

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