Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

And the best solution may be rooted in technology, not law enforcement. Since July, Visa has noticed an uptick in unemployment insurance fraud with prepaid cards being used as a key disbursement vehicle.

Law Enforcement 165

Law Enforcement Laws Technology Identity Theft 165

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

It offers benefits, such as passing interchange fees to users, boosting profit margins, and encouraging alternative payment methods. Surcharging involves understanding federal laws, state-specific restrictions, and international regulations. Utilizing global payment networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) Enter the PCI DSS compliance.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards PCI DSS Compliance Process 88

Core

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The responsibility to safeguard public funds—and maintain trust with constituents—falls on government compliance managers, CTOs, comptrollers and auditors, finance teams, and Treasurers. Data Analytics and Monitoring Digital payment systems benefit from automated processes that streamline government payment processing.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Governance Government Fraud Prevention 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Since last January, $987,000 has been lost to BEC scams demanding payment in the form of gift cards , new research out of Singapore has warned. million , following a December 2019 cyberattack that has stalled government payments to suppliers. Other attacks hit small businesses with demands as low as $1,500, researchers found.

Business Email Compromise 71

Business Email Compromise Scams Ransomware Real Time Payments 71

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The two said employers were hiding mortgage improprieties and billions of dollars of losses, which enabled the lenders and Wells Fargo to certify that they were compliant with laws. That, in turn, enabled them to borrow or get aid from the Federal Reserve at rates that were favorable to the bank and the lenders.

Federal Reserve 46

Federal Reserve Legal Governance Government 46

The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

The regulatory framework governing payments continues to expand in scope, with increasing implications for merchants operating in the UK and EU. New rules could mandate pricing changes or new disclosure requirements under consumer law. What’s next? Review acquirer contracts for flexibility around fee changes.

Regulations 88

Regulations ISO 20022 Cross-Border Legal 88

Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

ACH transfer is used for various purposes, such as payroll, paycheck direct deposits, recurring and one-time bill payments, Business-to-business (B2B) payments, direct deposit of tax refunds or government payments, Buy now pay later (BPNL), and person-to-person (P2P) payments such as PayPal , Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo.

Wire Transfer 88

Wire Transfer Wire Wires ACH 88