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

Stax

The merchant underwriting process helps reduce fraud (including chargeback volume), ensures compliance with regulations, and protects financial stability in the payment processing space. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks.

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TBML: What Is Trade-Based Money Laundering?

FICO

Trade-based money laundering (TBML) is a growing risk, as seemingly legitimate transactions are exploited by criminal groups to launder funds and finance terrorist activity. In this two-part series, I will explore some recent studies on TBML, the challenges faced in countering the problem and some industry trends.

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Challenges in Countering Trade-Based Money Laundering

FICO

In this second part, we will explore the challenges of countering TBML and explore some recent industry trends. Transformational Change and Industry Trends. A recent study conducted by BNY Mellon “ Global Payments 2020: Transformation and Convergence ” notes a number of evolving trends and challenges.

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Commercial Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Key drivers of this growth include the proliferation of digital transactions, regulatory compliance requirements, and the need for real-time fraud detection solutions. Experian ( www.experian.com ): Offers credit risk assessment tools and fraud detection services, leveraging extensive consumer and business data.

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5 Must-Have Features for Loan Origination System

M2P Fintech

Regulatory Compliance: Helps lenders stay compliant with regulations such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and other financial industry standards, reducing the risk of legal penalties. A cloud-based LOS allows lenders to access and use the software anytime, anywhere, irrespective of the device they operate.

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Mastering the Art of Vendor Selection: A Friendly Guide

Nanonets

Effective  vendor management  contributes to cost optimization,  risk mitigation , and quality assurance. In  clinical research ,  vendor management  involves stringent  regulatory requirements , including ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice, ISO 14155, FDA 21 CFR Part 50, and Regulation (EU) No 536/2014.