Firms often focus on AML as the headline risk, but compliance gaps aren’t just created by criminals and bad actors trying to sneak in under the radar. In fact, many of the deepest cracks in your defences are caused by your own inconsistent workflows and incomplete documentation. That’s why organisations must embed compliance across their […]
7 secure payment processing methods – check, verify, pay
The benefits of verifying customers before processing payments Verifying customers before processing payments is crucial in today’s digital world, where security threats and financial fraud are rampant. This verification process, which typically involves confirming a customer’s identity through various means (such as KYC—Know Your Customer procedures), helps businesses mitigate fraud, reduce chargebacks, and ensure compliance with […]
Is open banking safe?
Open banking refers to the practice of using open APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable third-party developers to build applications and services around the financial institution. This means that with customer consent, banks can share financial data securely with trusted third-party providers, fostering innovation and competition in the financial services industry. For customers, open banking […]
What’s the difference between KYC and KYB?
There is a vital set of practices all entities must adhere to, whether they’re big banks or burgeoning startups. Those practices are called Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB). But what exactly are these concepts, and why are they so crucial? Let’s decipher these compliance codes together, without rattling your brain with too much […]