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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

While vIBANs offer innovation in payment systems, they introduce risks like money laundering due to insufficient oversight. Payment Service Providers must strengthen due diligence, monitoring, and collaboration with regulators to address these risks. This leads to inadequate due diligence. What’s next?

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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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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Examining the PSR’s APP fraud reimbursement cap change

The Payments Association

While sending banks typically bear most of the responsibility for reimbursing fraud victims, the new model acknowledges that receiving banks also play a crucial role in identifying and stopping fraudulent transactions. Firms are also expected to apply rigorous customer due diligence both at onboarding and throughout the customer relationship.

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5 Best Business Savings Accounts for 2024

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These might include free business advice, options to set up joint account holders for partnerships, higher transaction limits, or bundled products and services that offer cost savings. These accounts are tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses, such as higher transaction limits and potential for earning interest.

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UK consumer payment trends 2025: Insights from the latest behaviour survey

The Payments Association

Building confidence through clear messaging around transaction limits, fail-safes, and offline functionality will be key to driving adoption. From a compliance perspective, varied consumer preferences require a consistent approach to risk assessment and due diligence across payment methods.