4419 Results from /regulation
Harsh Daiya Staff Software Engineer at Paypal
As a result of the lightning-speed changes in financial technology (fintech), preventing fraudhas become increasingly important. In their bid to deliver the most streamlined and customer-friendly financial services, fintech companies face significant headwinds from fraudulent activities. Regulatory frameworks mold strategies that limit firms while...
17 July 2024 /payments /regulation RegTech
Ketharaman Swaminathan Founder and CEO at GTM360 Marketing Solutions
Fintech Mafia Carousel Pumping is the circular shilling of one another's financial products and services by a bunch of fintech founders with least regard for truth or consumer interest. I recently came across the following exhibit of Fintech Mafia Carousel Pumping on LinkedIn. ========== Why do some of us trust Barclays or Bank of America more tha...
16 July 2024 /regulation /retail
Pallavi Kapale Senior Financial Crime Officer (2LOD) at Bank of China
The Payment Services Regulations (PSR) approach will bring about a significant change for all the payment firms. Its aim is to proactively prevent Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud from occurring. In APP fraud, customers are tricked into authorizing payments to fraudsters, making it difficult for banks to detect since the transaction appears leg...
15 July 2024 /regulation /crime Banking
Fraud accounts for atleast 40% of financial crime in the UK. In 2022, UK banks have identified over 39,000 accounts demonstrating behavior indicative of money muling[1]. NCA estimated that over GBP 10 billion is laundered via money mule activity in the UK annually[2]. The global increase in fraudulent activities is a growing concern for businesses...
Veronika Tibilashvili Senior Consulting Department Manager at Lextensio
KYC (Know Your Customer) and Due Diligence are key elements for the successful operation of any business, especially in today's globalized world, where the risks of fraud and financial crimes are increasing. These procedures help companies avoid legal problems, preserve their reputation and protect their financial interests. What is KUS and Due ...
15 July 2024 /security /regulation Information Security
Willem Lambrechts Managing Director at Drebbel
The Critical Importance of Archiving Digital Contracts and Signatures in the Context of European eIDAS, NIS2, and DORA Regulations As digital transformation accelerates, the shift from paper to digital contracts and signatures has become ubiquitous. However, this shift brings with it significant regulatory obligations, especially within the Europea...
12 July 2024 /regulation /startups RegTech
Harriet Christie Chief Operating Officer at Mirrorweb
In March 2023, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler described Artificial Intelligence as “the most transformative technology of our time, on par with the internet and mass production of automobiles". When any groundbreaking tool arrives, a period of adaptation is required. This is more pronounced for regulators, who need to quickly assimilate enough inf...
11 July 2024 /ai /regulation RegTech
Andrei Scutari Open Banking Head of Sales at Salt Edge
In June 2023, The European Commission announced its proposals on regulations governing the payment services industry within the union. The much-anticipated third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) represents the completion of the Commission's review of the second Payment Service Directive, released nine years ago and is slated for release in the f...
09 July 2024 /payments /regulation Banking
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
Over the past two decades, the banking industry has faced staggering penalties for non-compliance, totaling an astonishing $387,559,149,283 (source: Violation Tracker). This colossal sum underscores a pressing issue: despite numerous efforts, the financial sector continues to grapple with compliance, with no signs of the penalties decreasing. Ever...
08 July 2024 /regulation /crime RegTech
Steven Rackham CTO for Financial Services at NetApp
The deadline for organisational compliance with DORA is at our doorstep. With the 17th of January 2025 just under 6 months away, it’s safe to say that the clock is ticking for financial services to be ready for the regulation. Preparing for such a significant piece of regulation can be difficult for financial organisations of all sizes, but it is ...
04 July 2024 /security /regulation Financial Services Regulation
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