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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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In an effort to get more clarity on the regulation of digital currencies, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton. The lawmakers are looking for the official to lay out how the agency plans to regulate digital currency in clearer terms, CNBC reported. representatives wrote to U.S.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

18) that it plans to regulate cryptocurrency advertising like other financial products and ensure that promotions are “fair, clear and not misleading,” according to a Bloomberg report. 17), Spain’s market regulator enhanced controls on crypto-related ads, saying they must include a warning that investors risk losing all their money.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has scheduled meetings with European Union (EU) regulators ahead of an official proposal presentation to create a new framework for Big Tech, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. Zuckerberg will meet with the EU’s digital regulation leaders on Monday (Feb.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

The paper said that prior to the approval of vaccines by regulators in the United States and the European Union, authorities had warned that fraudsters would use the opportunity to launch scams or sell stolen doses. In the United States, the FBI posted guidelines on its website for avoiding COVID-19 crime.

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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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JULY 15, 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. ESMA said they will conclude the inquiry by the end of October.

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APRIL 3, 2019

The funds will be used for global expansion and product development, as well as a move into the security token market. The data is clear that, today, the most likely consumer loss scenario for any cryptocurrency company is hot wallet loss, due to hacking,” wrote Philip Martin, Chief Information Security Officer at Coinbase in a blog post.

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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. Securities Exchange and DLT.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has scheduled meetings with European Union (EU) regulators ahead of an official proposal presentation to create a new framework for Big Tech, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. Zuckerberg will meet with the EU’s digital regulation leaders on Monday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Cybercriminals are constantly one step ahead of government regulators, developing new and inventive schemes faster than the authorities can quash them. Some exchanges even deliberately avoid having KYC systems by obfuscating their country of origin to make it harder for regulators to impose national compliance guidelines.

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MAY 20, 2020

SCT Inst was developed in 2017 to establish operational guidelines by which all real-time payment rails in the EU are required to comply. The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures ( CPMI ) monitors central banks’ ability to clear and settle funds safely, efficiently and in accordance with international and domestic regulations.

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JULY 9, 2020

Japan said it would begin implementing the rules next year, and South Korea plans to introduce some regulations this year. wasn’t a party to the regulations, American auto makers will have to abide by the rules to sell cars in countries that have the new guidelines. And while the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Interoperability is crucial to these large projects, as faster payments relies on secure data exchange and a dizzying array of third-party APIs to make all the necessary connections and authentications. But the plight of American SMBs and consumers seems more pressing at the moment. Problem No.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

At the time, Heinz Tännler, finance director of the canton of Zug in Switzerland, told reporters that the nation would clarify financial regulations on providing banking services to crypto businesses by the end of the year. “Time is pressing,” he said.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

In today's interconnected world, efficient and secure money movement is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Money transmitters like Western Union, PayPal, MoneyGram, Zelle, and many others, facilitate secure digital transactions, allowing people to send and receive funds across borders and within the U.S.

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JANUARY 31, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) and merchants in the European Union (EU) have had some time to get used to both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). Around The Data Protection And Security World.

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JUNE 16, 2020

But Kellerman and other security experts advocated at the hearing for legislative measures, such as modernizing anti-money laundering (AML) and forfeiture rules and moving the Secret Service to the Treasury Department, to help combat the threat.

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JUNE 13, 2018

They are increasingly being utilized to help banks prepare themselves for the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), PSD2 and other future open banking protocols, Hedberg explained. Tink’s API platform was designed to help banks and FIs prepare for the arrival of new regulations as they roll out.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

McLain told PYMNTS that the guidelines the card schemes or PSPs offer to merchants can assist with the technical heavy lifting that can help balance security and commerce. The guidelines could help a merchant capitalize on the maximum number of exemptions that are available as part of PSD2. Looking for Exemptions.

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JULY 15, 2019

The rapid growth of cryptocurrency has come with closer scrutiny and a call for tighter anti-money-laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. This push for regulations hasn’t come without controversy. Some think they go too far.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

Two lawmakers want to pass an amendment that aims to stop a massive data collection program run by the National Security Agency (NSA). The bipartisan amendment wants to defund the program unless the government vows that it won’t intentionally collect data of Americans, including emails, messages and browsing data, without a warrant.

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MAY 20, 2024

The Securities Exchange Commission is setting stricter guidelines on how financial institutions deal with data breaches as cyberattacks climb. The federal watchdog is looking to implement […]

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APRIL 10, 2017

New York’s financial regulator had a bold claim to offer over the weekend — she claimed that other states should use New York’s sweeping cybersecurity rules as a model for how insurers must protect their networks from hackers. New York also has clear guidelines for when and how firms have to report when there are hacks. “We

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JUNE 11, 2020

What is new is the way in which the technology is being incorporated into businesses’ broader efforts to comply with relevant AML/KYC regulations to help mitigate identity theft and fraud and the legislation being adopted to support those technologies and govern the ways they are implemented.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

The impact of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) continues to take shape roughly five months after taking effect, and Facebook could be on the hook for billions of dollars in fines tied to a data breach of about 50 million user accounts. Crypto Regulations.

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JUNE 3, 2016

” “We could say that, if the immediate security around SWIFT is not in order, we could cut you off. ” That statement comes just a few days after details of new security measures were released, which itself follows in the wake of a run of high-profile bank hacks. “There are pros and cons to that.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

New guidelines from the European Union (EU) allow for countries to restrict or exclude “high-risk” 5G providers from important parts of their telecom networks, according to Reuters. These guidelines warn about security interference from a third country in the supply chain of 5G networks, as well as the dangers of relying on only one vendor.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In an interview with Spencer McLain, director of global risk solutions at Whitepages Pro , this seeming bifurcation of knowledge of what’s coming with open banking, and preparedness to adapt and adopt to those changes (paper trails are still stubborn in the digital age), comes with contrasting mindsets tied to those regulations.

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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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OCTOBER 3, 2016

Because the Yahoo case was so large in scale and whether Yahoo executives acted responsibly is uncertain, it may become a test case for the SEC in shaping new guidelines. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the disclosure action taken by Yahoo’s executives. Yahoo claimed on Sept. This week, Sen.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Bengaluru-based Razorpay would like to work with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on new regulations that would make it mandatory for payments companies to comply with RBI’s entry point, technology, security, data storage and more. So far, we haven’t dealt with the regulator directly, because we were small. It is a welcome step.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

there are indications that the opening of data flows between financial services companies has led to strong innovation (and demand for that innovation), and more regulation may loom. regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way forward.

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MAY 25, 2016

To help repair its damaged reputation, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced on Tuesday (May 24) that it plans to launch a new security plan to help combat ongoing bank heists. “Many of the less protected banks are in countries w[h]ere skills are really scarce,” he added.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. Those interviewed by the GAO also said that guidelines would be of help in making sure lending is done efficiently.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2024

As Hannakah Rubin, Senior Client Development Consultant at Abrigo, explained in a recent episode of Abrigo’s Ahead of the Curve podcast , the FFIEC guidelines provide some room for interpretation. However, the core requirement is that compliance officers must be able to take any necessary actions to mitigate risks. We can help.

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JUNE 18, 2020

The guidelines come as the AGA reports 621 casinos have opened in 29 states since June 12 while, others are making plans to do so. “The COVID-19 pandemic made it all the more important to advance our efforts to provide customers with the payment choice they are more comfortable with and have increasingly come to expect in their daily lives.”.

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