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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

Next steps/action required: Conduct or update a fraud risk assessment, with documented outputs and regular review cycles. Both UK-based and overseas companies can be prosecuted if the fraud occurs in, or targets victims in, the UK. Applies to UK-based companies and overseas firms with UK operations or UK victims.

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Singapore’s Money Laundering Report Flags Elevated Risks in Digital Assets, Banking

Fintech News

Singapore has released its updated Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) , highlighting increased risks in the digital payment token (DPT) services sector. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector.

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8 Southeast Asian Fintechs Featured in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List

Fintech News

HitPay secured in June a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling it to offer merchant acquisition and domestic and cross-border money transfer services. The company offers non-dilutive capital of up to US$1 million, which enables businesses to grow without giving up equity.

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FCA Supervisory Activity Infographic

Neopay

Click here to enlarge How Neopay can help At Neopay we offer specialised expertise and solutions to address the identified weaknesses in AML/CFT measures in payment institutions. Contact us today to learn how our comprehensive compliance solutions can help you bolster your financial crime prevention efforts.

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FCA Authorisations: How are things changing? Are things improving?

Neopay

This includes understanding the different types of licenses available, such as payment institution (PI) licenses or electronic money institution (EMI) licenses. Risk management framework: Develop a robust risk management framework that identifies, assesses and mitigates key risks associated with your business operations.

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The global impact of money laundering in 2024

Neopay

Sub-Saharan Africa: This region suffers from high money laundering risk due to corruption, poor transparency, and weak rule of law. Industry-Specific Statistics Payment Institutions: In 2022, about 68% of European anti-money laundering supervisors identified significant risks in the payments industry.

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How is Embedded Finance in the E-Commerce Checkout Impacting Traditional Payment Providers?

The Fintech Times

Adaptability from fintech providers not only ensures the ongoing relevance of payment processors but also cultivates a more resilient and dynamic e-commerce ecosystem.” Their strengths are assessment, management, and specialised services.