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The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing AML and regulatory compliance in fintech

The Payments Association

The fintech sector is evolving rapidly, transforming financial transactions, but it is also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and risks, such as fraud and cybersecurity threats. As director/MLRO of SENDS, a UK-licensed EMI, I see AI’s potential in fraud prevention, AML, and compliance.

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Ballerine Appoints Former Visa Risk Leader Cihat Fitzgerald as Chief Risk Officer

Fintech Finance

Ballerine , an AI risk intelligence platform designed to help financial institutions, fintechs, and marketplaces automate and optimize merchant onboarding, verification, and lifecycle monitoring processes, announced the appointment of Cihat Fitzgerald as Chief Risk Officer.

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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. With regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, payments firms must keep pace with evolving regulations to avoid financial penalties and reputational risks.

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PhotonPay Enhances Global Payment Solutions with Robust Compliance and Risk Solutions

Fintech Finance

As the fintech industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the demands for regulatory compliance. This initiative significantly improves operational efficiency while adhering to world-class compliance and risk standards such as PCI-DSS Level 1, FATF and more.

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Finseta Enhances Payment Security with Launch of Confirmation of Payee Service Powered by tell.money

Fintech Finance

This enhanced service is designed to upgrade payment security, reduce the risk of fraud, and ensure the accuracy of transactions. CoP offers increased payment security, reduced risk of fraud, and enhanced accuracy by allowing users to verify the payee’s details before completing a transfer.

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Nium Verify Launched to Combat US$118.5 Billion Payment Failure Problem

Fintech News

This helps to reduce payment failures, operational inefficiencies, and compliance risks in cross-border payments. This real-time verification process helps prevent errors and strengthens regulatory compliance, particularly in regions like the UK and EU. With payment failures costing the global economy an estimated US$118.5

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Digital Wallets and Open Banking Set to Dominate Payments in 2025, According to Merchants

Fintech Finance

Fraud prevention and regulatory compliance are the major challenges facing the industry When asked about the top challenges expected for the year ahead, fraud prevention topped the list, with 63% of respondents identifying it as a primary concern.