Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2023

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The real estate market is enticing to more than just new homeowners or investors. Real estate market AML risks Real estate is a proven, traditional, and well-established marketplace.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

The rise of RegTech is not by chance: There is an undeniable link between regulatory changes and technological innovation, and that link has a profound impact on FinTech and the financial services market. Take the market’s VAT legislation, for example. Tax fraud is a massive threat of corporates. billion every year.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

We see it when companies get wrong advice, such as, 'hire global contractors,' when they don't understand the tax complexities, the Permanent Establish risks, and so on," Guez warned. Payroll is a complex workflow that combines both the movement of money with regulatory compliance needs. Beware The Quick-Fix Traps.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The latest AMC/KYC Tracker examines current efforts to stop money laundering, fight fraud and improve customer identity authentication in the financial services space. The Cost of Compliance. The projected 2020 cost of AML compliance across all U.S. financial institutions (77 percent) for AML compliance.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

In the Middle East , RAK Bank has said it will offer Sage accounting software to business banking customers, in an agreement that helps those firms manage value-added tax (VAT) compliance mandates. The software firm, Sage, has had five of its accounting offerings focused on VAT, accredited by the UAE Federal Tax Authority.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Fraud comes in many flavors, and a payments-related lawsuit arising from the growing business of legal, recreational marijuana is proof of that point. Technology can help prevent such fraud, particularly that associated with beneficial ownership of company and using shell companies in support of fraudulent activities. The good news?

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Digital banking provider Alkami acquired data analysis and marketing campaign management provider Segmint Digital banking and payments provider Bottomline was acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2.6B. Industry expert John Meyer digs deeply into the implications of this industry-changing rollup deal here.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

At the Monday press conference, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said the AGs, across political parties and demographics, stand together to “protect the free market, protect competition and … the American consumer … against this online, search engine juggernaut.”. On the Continent — and Taxes in Sight.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2017

“Technology continues to break down barriers between cultures, and businesses are continuing to look abroad to access new markets and expand their customer base.”. firms explored cross-border markets. percent) said their global expansion is to open new markets and increase market share. Instead, nearly half (45.6

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Researchers this year released new data on banks’ KYC adherence that highlights just how imperative it is that the financial services industry is able to more adequately address the challenges of compliance. Avoka CMO Don Bergal told PYMNTS what global markets can expect in 2019 in terms of bank KYC happenings.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Time report collection, data aggregation across different formats and departments, data consolidation for processing, tax withholdings and benefits calculation must all be done, approved, and processed for on-time payroll. Compliance is still a major challenge. The Distributed Workforce.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the biggest problems with wire, particularly in the B2B payments space, is its target for fraud, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) says instances of business wire fraud, commonly referred to as the business email compromise, are climbing. Thieves attempted to steal $5.3 counterparts are not available.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

FICO is transitioning its Siron ® compliance business to IMTF, a Swiss global leader in regulatory technology, and a partner in the Siron business for more than 20 years. Siron’s anti-financial crime solutions provide organizations with analytics-driven applications for end-to-end financial crime compliance. FICO Admin. by TJ Horan.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

As reported, the launch covers 30 markets globally. The tokenization helps sidestep the vulnerabilities to fraud that exist when sending checks, ACH and wire transfers. Payswiff , an omnichannel payment processing and tax compliance solutions provider, has linked with Mastercard to speed digital payments in lower tier cities in India.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2017

Rob Israch, Tipalti’s chief marketing officer, dove into the data to explain what it means for corporate risk. The largest challenge here is that companies need access to a mechanism that can support transacting with local ACH networks across markets. Today, explained Israch, companies are largely attracted to ACH payments.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

With government agencies working to combat tax evasion and fraud, eInvoice mandates mean a reduced risk of invoice fraud and greater visibility into trade and transactions. on the benefits of an eInvoicing mandate, noting that it would address the nation’s current tax challenges. Additionally, reports on Monday (Aug.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) are a key concern From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a constant money-maker for DTOs. . financial institutions' improved compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations, such as cash reporting requirements.” . Going Forward. Learn More.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

However, participation from the traditional financial services sector isn’t necessarily a requirement when it comes to crypto adoption, even in the B2B payments market, according to BitRail Co-founder and Vice Chairman Cameron Chell. “Adoption is like water,” he said. ” Confusion, Doubt Remain.

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FICO

AUGUST 12, 2019

Child identity fraud is an alarmingly large and growing problem. . A 2018 report released by Javelin Strategy & Research found that more than one million children were victims of identity fraud in 2017. As I’ve blogged about previously, synthetic identity fraud is rampant , and fraudsters are growing ever-more sophisticated.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

Compliance and regulatory issues remain top of mind, of course, but so does the overall experience of both buyers and sellers. In an interview with PYMNTS, Marie Perrin-Largilliere, senior manager of global product marketing at HomeAway, got a bit more granular on how the firm seeks to engage both sides of the transaction.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

The IRS is hiring and training more than 3,000 agents to enforce its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and the onus is now on the payer to collect all necessary tax documents from the payee and validate the info on those forms. AvidXchange.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

The IRS is hiring and training more than 3,000 agents to enforce its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and the onus is now on the payer to collect all necessary tax documents from the payee and validate the info on those forms. AvidXchange.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2017

These global citizens have become a huge target for fraud. It’s because of this that Flywire has expanded its role to be more than just a cross-border payment provider, but also a payment company that can help handle and mitigate the growing threat of fraud to the institution clients and payors it serves. The Ever-Growing Target.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2017

Coley, Regulatory & Compliance Principal and Former Fed Bank Examiner Dante Tosetti and Green Bits CEO Ben Curren. All panel members agreed that forcing a multi-billion-dollar-a-year vertical to operate in a cash-dominated, semi-black market when it comes to financial services is not sustainable — or smart. No Silver Bullets.

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Cisco

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“EBITDA”) is a metric used to evaluate a company’s operating performance and how much profit they’re bringing to the bottom line. The economic volatility brought on by COVID-19 has impacted EBITDA across the Financial Services sector.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

But challenges remain — not the least of which includes how gamblers will place bets, and whether gambling really will spread to enough new domestic markets to significantly challenge the Nevada’s dominance. MGM officials will also reportedly help the league detect fraud and game-fixing. NBA Data and Logos. GVC Joint Venture.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2017

The global peer-to-peer (P2P) transfer and remittance market has grown to well over $1 trillion, thanks to the glut of P2P money transfer apps making domestic and cross-border payments easier and faster than ever. Meanwhile, Currencycloud draws transaction data to run anti-money laundering and other compliance checks.

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FICO

MARCH 17, 2021

The GAO Study goes on to say that “In addition to TBML, criminal organizations may also be involved in other trade-facilitated criminal activity, such as customs fraud, trafficking in counterfeit goods, or tax evasion.”. Money laundering continues to be a significant concern – both in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the open banking business model permeates into the B2B financial services market, FinTechs and traditional financial institutions continue to find new use cases for API integrations and connectivity to elevate the business-user experience. Alliance Bank Taps Into Ephesoft Data Capture.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2018

Obstacles such as regulatory challenges, compliance with standards like GDPR and trade concerns were among the top reasons that companies were unable — or chose not — to go global. Those that felt ready had invested in knowledge of local markets and tax codes, new tech and/or new vendors.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

The shift to digital commerce has opened up new markets for companies across all verticals and sizes. But reaching a broader range of consumers, accommodating their payment preferences, and satisfying regulatory and tax issues in unfamiliar territory introduces a host of new operational challenges for these companies.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

is facing increased competition in its home market from other banks, nonbanks and even credit unions that are aggressively pricing loans to businesses, says president and CEO Steve Dehnert. In 2022, existing staff—Dehnert included—will continue to wear multiple hats until labor market conditions ease. Ponce Bank, a $1.5 In fact, 16.5%

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

According to the report, providers of outsourced procurement solutions are turning to robotic process automation technology to meet cost reduction needs, while remaining vigilant on invoice management and fraud prevention. Analytics, similarly, support cost savings and minimize risks for corporate clients, the report added.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Both payers and payees are looking for protection against fraud and assurances of compliance with any international regulations. Schools, hospitals, tax agencies and others are not necessarily equipped to be in that business. The international education market is estimated to be $53 billion worldwide in 2016 and 2017.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Brothers Patrick and John Collison founded Stripe in 2010 in an attempt to gain share in online payments, a then-nascent market with seemingly boundless growth opportunity. These APIs handle everything from acceptance and processing to settlement and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance and security. Market opportunity.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

billion in assets, had 87 full-time equivalent employees, and accounted for two-thirds of the town's tax revenue. The government guarantee allowed for a secondary market in these loans. However, it seems unlikely that McConnell didn't orchestrate the fraud. They feared he would discover the fraud. Nationwide lending!

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FICO

MARCH 6, 2020

Visma Connect recently interviewed Jürgen Krieg, FICO's head of global compliance sales. In this excerpt from that article, Jürgen elaborates on the importance of compliance. . At FICO, I am responsible for planning and implementing growth strategies to develop new markets, and the expansion of our compliance business globally.

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