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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

With regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, payments firms must keep pace with evolving regulations to avoid financial penalties and reputational risks. The FCA is introducing phased safeguarding rules, with interim measures strengthening existing regulations and final requirements aligning with the Client Assets (CASS) framework.

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Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency. Central to these changes are new statutory trust requirements, more prescriptive record-keeping, reconciliation standards, and the mandate for external safeguarding audits. Why is it important?

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Top Challenges Faced in Global Payouts (And How Financial Institutions Can Overcome Them)

Finextra

From tax rules to reporting requirements, compliance becomes a complex and lengthy task. Without automated tools, you risk delays, fines, and customer dissatisfaction. Lack of interoperability across borders creates bottlenecks This lack of connectivity causes delays, compliance risks, and limited access.

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A Merchant’s Guide to Payment Compliance in 2025

Clearly Payments

is rolling out, with new requirements around authentication, encryption, and risk monitoring. Non-compliance can result in fines ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per month, depending on your provider and risk level. Keeping things simple and upfront can dramatically reduce risk. They’re also a key compliance area.

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Sustainable payments: Innovating for our financial ecosystem

The Payments Association

Regulatory pressure and ESG standards: As many countries move toward stricter reporting requirements and ESG standards, sustainable payments are becoming a regulatory necessity rather than a voluntary effort. Sustainability efforts are thus at the risk of being isolated, incomplete, or unverifiable.

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Evolve Payment: The Safety of Cash Management

Evolve Payment

While traditional cash management might seem like a straightforward solution, the risks associated with it are becoming increasingly evident. However, in the cannabis sector , relying heavily on cash exposes businesses to significant risks. Risks include break-ins and theft, necessitating expensive security upgrades.

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Behind the Idea: Currency Stream

The Fintech Times

For payment processing customers, we take away the FX risk involved in offering DCC without the need for any changes in the way payments are processed. I know that sounds flippant, but we don’t have a crystal ball at Currency Stream and the payments industry is going through an incredible transformation at the moment.