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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, specifically the “failure-to-prevent fraud” offence, and outlines how businesses can mitigate fraud risks. This article explores the key provisions of the Act, the risks businesses must address, and the steps required to mitigate potential liabilities.

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

Stax

The primary purpose of merchant account underwriting is to mitigate risks for payment processors and credit card networks. Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Speed vs. accuracy: Streamlining processes without compromising due diligence.

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

Questions address both immediate challenges (fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, technology readiness) and forward-looking opportunities (AI implementation, collaborative defence strategies, regulatory evolution). Modern fraud prevention extends beyond loss mitigation itself.

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Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

VISTA InfoSec

As an investor, due diligence in cybersecurity involves examining several areas. Such due diligence is of interest to you as an investor because cybersecurity affects the following: Regulatory Compliance Businesses with strong compliance records are safer investments, capable of mitigating risks and sustaining growth.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks. Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Compliance Execs Forge Closer Ties With Corporate Buyers

PYMNTS

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. ” Organizations must do more with less, and they must do it quickly, he continued.

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How Will MAS New Amendments Impact Financial Crime Enforcement

Fintech News

Moreover, the proposed regulatory oversight on Capital Markets Service License CMSL holders conducting unregulated business activities addresses potential contagion risks, illustrating MAS’s proactive stance in mitigating systemic risks within the financial ecosystem.