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Finance Ministry: India Retailers With $7M+ Sales Must Accept Debit Cards

PYMNTS

The fine for non-compliance is going to be ?5,000 Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has identified Blockchain Technology as one of the important research areas having application potential in different domains such as Governance, Banking & Finance, Cyber Security and so on,” wrote Sanjay Dhotre.

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Reduce your accounting firm’s cyber risks with these 8 actions

Abrigo

Meanwhile, accountants themselves understand the importance of good cyber security practices in their own offices, given recent reports of attacks by identity thieves targeting client names and IDs. A central method for creating a strong cyber security culture is generating awareness. Ensure leadership buy-in.

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Sysnet Global Solutions acquires Viking Cloud to bolster enterprise security

The Paypers

Sysnet Global Solutions , a provider of cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired Viking Cloud to further enhance its technology platform and accelerate its market expansion plans.

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How RegTech is Improving Efficiency in the Financial Services Industry

SWBC's LenderHub

Regulatory technology, or RegTech, was developed in the wake of the FinTech revolution and has been continuously expanding since the financial crisis of 2008. Experts predict it will rapidly advance the regulatory landscape by offering technological compliance solutions for the highly regulated financial services industry.

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Corporates Unprepared For GDPR, UK Government Warns

PYMNTS

The survey, conducted for the government by the Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute and the University of Portsmouth, also found that businesses that are taking action on GDPR are focusing on training staff and implementing new technological systems within the enterprise. GDPR comes into effect in May, just months after the U.K.

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FTC seeks comment on proposed amendments to safeguards and privacy rules

CFPB Monitor

The proposed changes are informed by the FTC’s enforcement experience and are intended to keep pace with technological developments. The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to have a comprehensive information security program. Requiring periodic reports submitted to the boards of directors to ensure compliance.

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Bank Regulators Seeking Comments on the Use of AI and ML in the Industry

Perficient

Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. AI technologies, such as voice recognition and natural language processing (NLP), are being used to improve customer experience and to gain operational efficiencies. Personalization of Customer Services.