Fintech News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

One major focus is on proactive prevention, where the IMC advocates for tighter regulations on corporate service providers and enhanced due diligence for non-financial sectors vulnerable to exploitation by money launderers. “The IMC’s recommendations are Singapore’s latest measures to combat ML and other financial crimes.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

So the idea that the money laundering directive in Europe would mandate beneficial ownership as a part of enhanced customer due diligence “is, in some ways, the logical next step,” Gaddy said. That procedure can be described as a two-by-two check, and is geared toward verifying individuals on two sides of a transaction.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Inadequate risk management and due diligence : Institutions faced challenges in ensuring effective customer risk profiling and due diligence, particularly for high-risk clients and correspondent banking relationships. Guide operational enhancements and implement technologies to streamline compliance processes.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Madhu explained that there are two segments of KYC — customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence. Customer due diligence covers the steps a business must take to identify and verify a consumer that is interacting with them digitally.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

KYC’s three main components are the customer identification program (CIP), which was imposed by the USA Patriot Act in 2011; customer due diligence (CDD); and regular monitoring of the customer’s account and activities, which is also called enhanced due diligence (EDD). In the U.S.,

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

TL;DR An anti-money laundering (AML) program is a set of laws and procedures that seek to uncover attempts to disguise illicit money as legitimate. An anti-money laundering (AML) program is a set of laws and procedures that seek to uncover attempts to disguise illicit money as legitimate. Let’s get started.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

Instead, the senator called for several requirements for the current bailout program: “First, the certification procedures put in place must be robust and comprehensive. This means that CEOs and executives should be required to periodically conduct due diligence to ensure that they still meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The actions taken by the FSRA address failures (to the extent applicable in each case) to: follow due diligence procedures as required by the Regulations; keep records of the performance of due diligence; report required information in a complete and accurate manner; and/or submit the required annual information return.

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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. The potential impact of failed or inadequate internal systems, processes, procedures, etc.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

It assigns investors tiers depending on their due diligence procedures and “track records” via an algorithm. As a result, upstarts receive a quicker application procedure and more exact coverage. The offering is meant for seed to Series C firms and provides further options beyond those available on CoverStartups.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Separately, last month, five federal regulatory agencies – including the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – issued a joint statement designed to address questions (..)

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Neopay

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This includes both the technical aspects, such as transaction monitoring, and the human elements, such as staff training and procedural reviews. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) controls at onboarding and ongoing monitoring The effectiveness of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) controls remains critical, especially when onboarding new clients.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Due Diligence Shortcomings. But the unprecedented nature of the PPP program meant less time for Know Your Customer (KYC) and other due diligence checks that are so important for financiers. “The idea was, presumably, that they didn’t have time for their normal due diligence,” he said.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A little due diligence looking at aspects like user-friendliness, ease of rollout, and compatibility with existing systems will help to ensure you opt for the right product. System verification : The system checks the entered credentials. Identify areas most vulnerable to breaches and prioritize them for MFA integration.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

This is especially true as trade finance is often cut from budgets as banks look to limit risk and cut out costly paper procedures and due-diligence requirements.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

Detailing the grounds for the fine, the FCA said Commerzbank’s London operation failed to “Conduct timely periodic due diligence on its clients, which resulted in a significant number of existing clients not being subject to timely know-your-client checks.” Commerzbank is Germany’s third-largest bank, with assets of $478.40

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Seon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

According to McKinsey, banks use up to 40% of their onboarding time on KYC and due diligence processes. KYC onboarding is, therefore, an act of customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence. This may include – but is far from limited to – AML and identity verification procedures.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Tighter oversight of third parties: When firms engage third parties to manage safeguarded funds, stricter due diligence and diversification will be required , reducing third-party failure risks. He says: “I think the onus will be on doing appropriate due diligence at the start.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

One of the problems that AML/KYC procedures face is lack of standardization. The issue dates to 2014, when the procedures were first rolled out by FinCEN, which intentionally left out specific authentication standards that FIs must follow. A DIY Approach To AML/KYC. Following a joint investigation with U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2018

The CDD Rule — titled “Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions” — amends the Bank Secrecy Act regulations. The CDD Rule, according to FinCEN, “clarifies and strengthens” customer due diligence requirements across a continuum of financial industry stakeholders, from U.S. The deadline cometh.

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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. Complete a thorough due diligence: Understand the nature and purpose of the seller/customer relationship. Seek and verify valid financial references.

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Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

Due diligence and monitoring: Policies lack specificity, leading to ambiguity in the actions required for compliance with MLRs, particularly concerning due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and the establishment of effective procedures.

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Neopay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Key takeaway : If your business deals with high-risk clients, it’s crucial to implement enhanced due diligence procedures. Comprehensive audits and reviews : Our team conducts regular audits of your financial crime prevention systems, including AML, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence processes.

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Neopay

MARCH 14, 2024

The due diligence process for third parties, which include authorised credit institutions, custodians or insurance providers, needs to be available and evidenced. Risk assessments and due diligence of third parties should be reviewed regularly based on your safeguarding policy.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Requirements to consider diversification of third parties with which Payments Firms hold, deposit, insure or guarantee Relevant Funds that it is required to safeguard and due diligence requirements.

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. You need thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines in your risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Neopay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Indicators for enhanced due diligence The NCA, in collaboration with other government agencies, has outlined red flags to assist businesses in identifying potential illicit activities. We assess transaction monitoring and fraud prevention systems, empowering your organisation to detect and prevent illicit activities effectively.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

There is no evidence, however, that Vardanyan did anything illegal, and he has claimed that he believed the bank knew its clients, and “applied regulations and compliance procedures that met the requirements of the legislation of that time.” He added that he had no knowledge that Troika companies received funds related to fraud.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

MARCH 5, 2024

Banks are expected to apply the follow guidance in connection with their digital asset custodial services: Governance and risk management : Prior to launching digital asset custodial services, banks are expected to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment and to implement appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks.

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Neopay

JANUARY 25, 2024

It also introduced new provisions in Article 19b to Directive (EU) 2015/849, mandating the EBA to clarify the due diligence requirements CASPs should apply in high ML/TF risk situations, and when entering into correspondent relationships with respondents that are CASPs from non-EU countries.

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Seon

JUNE 29, 2023

As such, it is part of an organization’s due diligence. Transactions that can be linked to terrorist financing can be elevated from conventional AML due diligence to advanced AML due diligence. KYT is a regulatory compliance requirement.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

Best leave now if know-your-customer (KYC) due diligence isn’t your jam: The EU is already prepping 6AMLD, which cracks down even harder on money laundering, especially online gambling. The European Union’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive ( 5AMLD ) went into force on Jan.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By sharing costs, the regulations aim to encourage receiving firms to strengthen their transaction monitoring systems and customer due diligence processes to detect potential fraud before funds are transferred out of reach. PSPs should have systems that can identify potential indicators of fraud and flag them for further investigation.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A payment processor that includes risk management, KYC/AML, and Customer Due Diligence services and robust fraud detection solutions in their value proposition helps merchants reduce costs and prevent the nightmare of accidentally becoming an aggregator for criminals.

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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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Neopay

JULY 4, 2024

One of the current focusses is enhanced due diligence – right through the process, so for example risk assessments, operational processes, monitoring and reviews, its effectiveness in practice. It involves reviewing a specific risk or target area, for example Enhanced Due Diligence, across several firms simultaneously.

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Neopay

JUNE 27, 2024

Compliance policies and procedures: Develop comprehensive compliance policies and procedures that address key regulatory requirements, such as anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations (see below). Staff training: Provide regular training to your staff on AML obligations, red flags, and reporting procedures.

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