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

The Payments Association

It highlights new corporate responsibilities, significant penalties for non-compliance, and the businesses need to implement strong fraud prevention measures to protect their financial and reputational standing. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability.

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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Partnering with regional providers, leveraging AI for fraud detection, and conducting regular audits will ensure compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. Since vIBANs are often treated as extensions of master accounts rather than independent relationships, firms fail to apply appropriate risk assessment frameworks.

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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

Large organisations will face criminal liability if they fail to implement “reasonable procedures” to prevent fraud committed by employees, agents, subsidiaries or other associated persons where the intent was to benefit the organisation or its clients. Applies to UK-based companies and overseas firms with UK operations or UK victims.

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Leveraging Machine Learning to Reinforce Financial Fraud Prevention

Fi911

This scale of fraud is challenging for systems dependent solely on human detection, especially considering the increasing volume of online transactions. Initially reliant on automated and rule-based systems, financial institutions are now turning to machine learning for more effective fraud detection.

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NEW REPORT: The Banks’ How-To Guide To Using AI To Manage Credit Risk

PYMNTS

Banks that use AI-driven predictive models are able to detect the risk of delinquency as many as 12 months before a customer ever misses a payment, providing banks and their customers the breathing room they need to take action. The practical applications for AI extend far beyond credit risk assessment and detection, however.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

To establish an effective risk management program as a PayFac, you must establish a dedicated risk management team, utilize the right tools and technology, develop proper risk management policies and procedures, conduct regular risk audits, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry regulations.

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Risk Management for Merchants in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

Merchants must familiarize themselves with the diverse risks associated with payment processing, encompassing fraud, chargebacks, and cybersecurity threats. Conducting a thorough risk assessment tailored to the specific nature of the business is essential.