PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As government regulators in China increase tech industry oversight, Tencent said it will comply with new laws intended to curb antitrust activities and tighten FinTech acceleration, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday (Nov. The regulators are looking more closely at transaction-based platforms, Lau said, per Bloomberg.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has spurred consumers to go online for all manner of daily activities — and the fraudsters are following them. The passwords, user names and Social Security numbers that once helped us prove we are who we say we are now are vulnerable or have already been compromised. Data security is such an important topic,” he said.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

The rise of online and contactless transactions in the European Union, for example, has meant that many merchants are making the bulk of their sales away from brick-and-mortar stores. The health crisis has brought about changes to this rule, however, and these may have long-term implications for payment standards and regulations.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

Last week marked the third anniversary of PSD2 , the regulation that launched open banking in the U.K. Building on top of the open banking infrastructure, PayDirect is a new payment method that enables companies to take online payments in a highly secure way, and also pay out to customers through the same rails. and Europe.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. Many consumers believe that buying things online is faster and more convenient, and they find it safer than going to a physical store and risking COVID-19 exposure.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Banks, businesses and consumers fundamentally altered how they interacted with each other in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic — and regulators tasked with making sure their data and payments are kept safe took notice. Regulators in countries like Egypt have only recently rolled out their data protection rules.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

A partnership between The University of Oxford , Saïd Business School and Mastercard will launch an online education program to teach business leaders about the strengths and perils of the modern day internet. The class, he said, was a way of ensuring that this was done with a measure of public trust.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 24, 2017

The rise of insurtech is running parallel to the rise of regtech, as financial firms and startups apply artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies to the dizzying world of financial regulation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

The president of the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), Germany’s financial regulator, said the $2.1 His first public comments on a case that has captured the attention of Europe’s financial community came in an online panel discussion, the news service reported. billion went missing from two accounts in the Philippines.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Here are several suggestions for tightening security. Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 AI can enhance our efficiency, but financial institutions must be on guard against AI fraud.

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Celent Banking

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDSF) is one step closer to releasing cyber security regulations aided by the largest security hacking breach in history, against JP Morgan Chase. The timing will undoubtedly put pressure on regulators to push through strong regulation. Information security.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As the corporate treasurer takes on a more strategic role in the enterprise, treasury and cash management technologies can often be stuck in the past, failing to keep up with financial execs’ needs. “That’s not necessarily in a bank’s DNA to build out product-orientated pieces of their online banking tools.”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

Under the guidelines, which cover exchanges, trading platforms and wallet providers, the regulators state businesses are not exempt from standards that tie in anti-money laundering (AML) rules, among other mandates. As reported, Sygnum seeks to provide traditional banking and wealth management services across DLT.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 2 Client fraud education at financial institutions should include takeaways that explain how to protect themselves from phishing and tips for staying secure online. While fraud detection software and robust security measures are essential, educating clients on fraud prevention is equally important.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

China is increasing regulations on websites that offer cash loans, amid growing concerns about lax regulation in the fast-growing market. The government official reportedly said the regulation has already seen some successes. China isn’t the only government to start regulating bitcoin.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. This past week, Britain’s federal government said its media regulator, known as Ofcom, would be given new oversight to monitor and regulate material posted on the web by companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

For payments and commerce , there’s another uncertainty that hangs in the air: Will legal online sports betting keep going forward, despite a recent decision by the U.S. Those were the main topics in a new PYMNTS interview, featuring Karen Webster and Zac Cohen, general manager at Trulioo , a global identity verification service.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Swedish peer-to-peer (P2P) lending upstart Lendify has reportedly secured $115 million of funding, while international trade platform Contour has teamed with information technology (IT) solutions firm Mphasis. The Hong Kong sale is being managed by Citigroup, China International Capital Corp.,

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

It might not have been inevitable, perhaps, but it was certainly expected: a regulatory backlash concerning the booming trade (both online and in brick-and-mortar stores) of eCigarettes , with their different flavors attractive to younger consumers — including underaged ones. While the FDA decision shows that the U.S., Authentication Process.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

This is especially true in areas like the European Union, where the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) is changing how customers and corporates approach data sharing. Security and the Homesharing Platform. Tenants are also given relocation options if their accommodations don’t match what they saw online, Monteiro said.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2022

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued final regulations to implement SB 1235, the bill signed into law on September 30, 2018 that requires consumer-like disclosures to be made for certain commercial financing products, including small business loans and merchant cash advances. .

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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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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 2 Planning now and informing executive management of expected changes will enable NBFIs to move forward with anticipated rules and guidance.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Serverless functions eliminate the need for server software and hardware management, allowing developers to focus on optimizing application code. Cloud Computing will be Increasingly Regulated. Cloud Marketplace Usage will Increase. but it’s predicted that marketplace usage will triple in 2021, according to Forrester.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

FinTech with a focus on small businesses secures a restricted banking license. Ordway , which works in billing and revenue automation for scaling companies, will offer SMBs multi-entity billing and revenue management support, according to a press release. Fiskl, Samsung Appstack Team On Finance Management For SMBs.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Unscrupulous practices can tarnish a brand that acts as an online marketplace facilitator. percent of sharing economy platforms require new users to verify their identities by submitting identification documents online. Regulations and Compliance. How Do Platforms Authenticate? More than half asked for phone numbers (64.6

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

In online banking, 40 percent abandonment is … intolerable. As many as four in 10 consumers have at some point in their journey into online banking found the process frustrating enough to give up, as estimated by Signicat. In life, 40 percent of anything is a lot. And the frustration level has grown.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2018

They are able to use cutting-edge technology, black-market websites and top-level, nimble and well-secured global networks to work their craft. Those fraudsters can learn new techniques and keep a step ahead of companies, regulators, law enforcement and governments. We have to accept some part of that [friction] for the online world.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Nicolas Dinh , chief operating officer of year-old Canadian financial startup STACK , recently spoke with PYMNTS about the key forms of fraud that nascent mobile financial services firms face and how companies can leverage security technologies and partnerships to gain customers’ trust. Partnering With Established Players.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

Sure, the social media platform said it lost one million active users from Europe after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25, tightening privacy regulations and making it more difficult for online advertisers to target consumers. Don’t cry for Facebook. Too Much Uncertainty. Three major U.K.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lingering economic uncertainty and growing fraud rates in multiple markets are prompting consumers to sharpen their focus on privacy and security. It also details how open banking’s expansion can help businesses build trust with new or existing customers seeking more secure ways to shop. The Pandemic And The Privacy Question .

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Abrigo, a leading technology provider of software solutions for financial institutions, published more than 30 risk management articles on its industry-focused blog in 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.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way forward. regulators acknowledge that although there is a market and demand for open banking, the current regulatory structure prioritizes consumer protection.”. And that is not all.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Open banking is appealing to financial institutions (FIs) and regulators in many markets, even as the pandemic sweeps across the world. Regulators in other regions, including Latin America, are also shaping and announcing plans to enable open banking and better support digital financial systems.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Many financial institutions (FIs), especially online-only entities, moved their digital banking infrastructure to the cloud years ago to prepare for a rising crop of digital users, but the pandemic’s impact goes deeper. Banks are continuing their ongoing movement to the cloud even as data and security questions continue to grow.

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