PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The European Union’s long-anticipated 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), which modernizes security rules to reflect the needs and threats facing today’s economy, took effect in mid-January, and its impacts are already being felt across the payments space. Fiat-focused digital wallets must also boost their security.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2018

With fresh concerns about government regulation of cryptocurrency surfacing, Bitcoin and other digital tokens continued the recent declines in value, erasing $550 billion in value for the global cryptocurrency market since the start of 2018. After all, one of the appeals of digital tokens is that they are not regulated and are anonymous.

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Cisco

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Every year, Cisco conducts the Security Outcomes Study (SOS), a fully anonymous survey of over 4,800 active IT, security, and privacy professionals from around the world. This is reflected in the correlation of security practices to top risks, the importance of executive awareness, and the development of a firm-wide security culture.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

Regulators’ influence over non-banks is limited, and banks are left to vet their own vendors. Bank regulations hadn’t “sufficiently modernized to accommodate cloud and other innovative technologies,” according to a U.S. One of the main issues being revisited is Facebook’s purchase of Instagram and WhatsApp.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

Just a few weeks in, the data privacy law that has just taken root in the European Union already has some regulators seeking exemptions around the globe. Pertaining to investigations, the regulation – which took effect on May 25 – places restrictions on the data that can be shared internationally in the “public interest.”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Merchants in the European Union (EU) are still wondering exactly what changes the regulation will bring when it comes to their relationships with customers. Regulators in many EU countries have their own thoughts on SCA and how long it will take merchants to prepare. Around the PSD2 and GDPR world. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2018

when it comes to financial regulation. As reported by Caixin Global , the People’s Bank of China will “take the lead” in coordinating regulation, a strategy that was telegraphed in remarks on Friday (March 9) from bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan. China may not take a page, or several, from the U.K.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) is joining the ranks of large organizations hiring for the blockchain, The Next Web reported. The listing notes that the specialist should apply his or her knowledge of “federal securities laws to digital asset securities and crypto matters.” 24 as it climbed to as high as $4,135.60

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Perficient

JUNE 30, 2022

Members of Perficient’s Digital Asset Team have advised followers in multiple online articles about the digital asset revolution and relevant regulations affecting the same in the United States. Highlights From Federal Bank Regulators’ Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency Assets – Perficient Blogs.

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Perficient

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, as remote work has become the new norm, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided its approval to revise Rule 3110, easing the requirements for brokers choosing to work from home. Additionally, these branches underwent annual on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. What’s New?

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Perficient

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, as remote work has become the new norm, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided its approval to revise Rule 3110, easing the requirements for brokers choosing to work from home. Additionally, these branches underwent annual on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. What’s New?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

But despite intelligence of things (IoT) solutions being put to use in many cases, the field continues to be hampered by security issues. The June IoT Tracker explores the latest advancements in IoT security and new applications of smart technology. New security threats are emerging, too. Get the full scoop in the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

That said, IoT device creators and consumers are looking at IoT security with a higher level of scrutiny. In the February Intelligence of Things Tracker , PYMNTS examines how countries, developers and consumers are responding to increased calls for security, as well as how the IoT market is growing worldwide. Around the IoT World.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Kraninger said her main priority will be security and privacy of data, and analyzing what the agency gets from consumers and what it keeps. The agency was created after the pivotal Dodd-Frank law that overhauled regulations for Wall Street and banks, after the financial crisis of 2008. He also cut back its enforcement actions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

The Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamping of internet oversight regulations, rules that have not been updated in more than 20 years, according to a Reuters report on Friday (Jan. The plan to revise cyberspace regulations comes at a time when China is stepping up the scrutiny of tech giants.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Though regulators and banks in the U.S. Why Cash Security Deposits Should Be the Exception to the Rule. In the real estate space, for example, a cash security deposit is a common way for tenants to secure a new lease with a potential landlord — a costly and cumbersome process for both parties involved in the transaction.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

regulators in the wake of money laundering scandals, reported the Financial Times. regulators are looking into Swedbank’s actions. Swedbank is the subject of an inquiry by U.S. In February, Sweden and Estonia announced a joint inquiry into money laundering in the Baltics.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Banks in the EU have been racing to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and the revised Payment Services Directive ( PSD2 ) since both measures were enacted in 2018. He explained that the cloud can help FIs swiftly respond to compliance and security challenges during the pandemic.

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Celent Banking

JANUARY 22, 2015

Peer to Peer (P2P) lending is one of those situations and banks have started to experiment with it, taking P2P lending to main street. Regulation is an important issue for banks to get into P2P lending and depending the country, there may be restrictions. This is why he works on 3 key issues (in order of importance): Regulation.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

The report urged regulation that would standardize efforts across these tech upstarts, with an eye on new services and the way data is collected and stored. The barriers here would be eased with some standardization of data sharing and security measures.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) and regulators in Singapore, the E.U. have passed laws or implemented programs over the past two years to put more focus on digital banking and data security, fundamentally changing how online transactions work. with ease, control and security.”. and the U.S. Similar to the U.K.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

The main objective of this project launched together with WizKey is to support banks in managing credits, especially non-performing ones, in a standardized and secure manner in line with the indications of European regulators,” said Daniele Savarè, director of Innovation & Business Solutions at SIA, in the release.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

It’s hardly news that consumers (along with regulators and politicians) are becoming increasingly focused on privacy and online security. These worries regarding connected vehicles are, in a broader sense, tied into larger security issues involving the Internet of Things (IoT) — to which all those cars and trucks will connect.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

Now four months in, he told Webster that the idea of a secure and trusted payments ecosystem is part of Visa’s “corporate DNA.” Regardless of the product or initiative, every conversation starts and ends with a single overriding question: “Is it secure?”. Going on the Offense. As Fabara told Webster, it’s a “when,” not an “if.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

securities firm Jefferies. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), the main exchange in the country, has not traditionally been known for listings from high-tech companies. Anat Guetta, head of Israel’s securities authority, said she hopes this will strengthen the market. “We We have a new foreign underwriter.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2018

But the recent thefts, along with other attempted and completed cyberattacks, demonstrate why payments officials in the region are expressing fresh concern about financial security there. The lack of security cooperation between bankers and regulators also comes up for blame. Fraud is a Top Worry. Growing Awareness.

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Abrigo

JULY 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon The ups and downs of the cryptocurrency scene have illuminated a need for guidance for traditional financial institutions. Takeaway 1 Cryptocurrency has been able to offer good interest rates on high-yield savings accounts and secured loans with no credit check. . DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Banks are innovating their application programming interface (API) platforms to allow for more third parties, while online merchants are prepping for a potential loss in revenue due to the security frictions that SCA might bring. Both banks and regulators are re-examining how exactly SCA will affect the financial ecosystem.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

“From an entrepreneur’s standpoint, it removes bureaucracy and regulation upfront, while gauging customer interest, and enables them to focus on product development.”. This may also reduce time on the front end before any regulation missteps occur in the process.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The credit bureaus were included in the CFPB’s scope of oversight in 2012, and she’s asked the agency to let her know what additional power it might need to better regulate the credit reporting agencies going forward. We don’t need more regulation. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D – Mass.) What we need is competition.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Open Banking’s European success has kicked off interest in similar regulations worldwide, most notably in China, India and Singapore, where digital banking’s popularity among general consumers is rapidly rising. The main strength of Europe’s Open Banking legislation is also its major weakness: It applies to the entire EU.

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2017

Protecting digital identities is all about keeping up — keeping up with new technology, new regulations and, of course, bad actors. . Meanwhile, Precise Biometrics is hoping to prevent biometrics fraud with a new mobile security suite. With new technology and capabilities comes new regulation. Around the Digital Identity World.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Abrigo's most popular financial crime blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. This post by Abrigo Director of Compliance and Engagement Terri Luttrell, CAMS-Audit CFCS, explains the CTA updates, predictions for the next rulemaking, and key provisions of the regulations.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 14, 2021

The new law became effective immediately upon signing notwithstanding the authority it gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) to adopt rules “consistent with [the] Act.”. Proposed Regulations. The IDFPR has proposed regulations to implement the Act.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

Low interest rates, he said, were the main enticement for people to come and join a new bank — but they would be obsolete in competition against an official digital currency, which could easily process a digital payment the same way.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

Banks on Wall Street are talking to regulators about waiving rules regarding brokers working remotely while the coronavirus makes its way through New York, according to a report by Reuters. The CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Kenneth Bentsen Jr.,

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. Bitcoin and other digital assets have remained volatile without regulation, with generally more risk-tolerant investors using cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method. Promote U.S.

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