The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Under the Bill, PSPs will be required to review their obligations under this evolving legal framework to confirm their ability to deliver on redemption guarantees. This could lead to disputes over ownership, custody, and liability in cases where the legal framework is yet to be fully tested.

Legal 88

Legal Stablecoins Cross-Border Due Diligence 88

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.

Crime 88

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence 88

The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

They must also formally allocate safeguarding oversight to a designated individual and demonstrate robust due diligence when selecting safeguarding banks, custodians, and investment arrangements for relevant funds. UK and EU divergence on scope and legal frameworks may introduce cross-border compliance and interoperability challenges.

Regulations 88

Regulations Payment APIs and Integration Payments Legal 88

Finovate

JANUARY 24, 2025

Shabi: Complying with the MiCA framework is the first thing that comes to mind when cryptocurrency and the EU are mentioned in the same sentence. MiCA is the EUs first comprehensive legal framework for crypto assets that introduces clear and consistent rules across member states.

Regulations 73

Regulations FinTech BNPL Cross-Border 73

Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

The HKMA concluded that the bank failed to continuously monitor business relationships, conduct enhanced due diligence in high-risk situations for a period, and maintain proper records for some customers. The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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Money Laundering Law Enforcement AML Non-Bank 109

Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

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

Compliance 71

Compliance Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Fincen AML 71

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. Payment service providers may have to reassess partnerships and enforce stricter due diligence on high-risk clients.

Verification 45

Verification Regulations Online and Mobile Banking Privacy 45