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Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Responsibilities for Payment & Emoney Firms

Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Responsibilities for Payment & Emoney Firms

by admin | Sep 12, 2024 | AML & Financial Crime, Uncategorized

In a recent letter from the FCA, sent on 1st August 2024, some payments and Emoney firms were reminded of their responsibilities regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR). As financial crime continues to evolve, regulators have stressed that firms in the payments...
The Importance of Documenting and Evidencing Internal Policies in AML Audits

The Importance of Documenting and Evidencing Internal Policies in AML Audits

by admin | Aug 8, 2024 | AML & Financial Crime, Uncategorized

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audits are essential for ensuring that your Payment Services or Emoney firm retains both its licence and its banking relationships. A critical component of these audits is the proper documentation and evidence of internal policies and...

FCA Requirement for Wind Down Planning

by admin | Mar 18, 2022 | FCA Licensing & Regulatory Applications, Uncategorized

Since July 2020, the Financial Conuct Authority (FCA)  have been mandating that Payment Service Providers (PSPs) have wind down plans  (WDPs) in place as a condition of authorisation. Even though it has been nearly two years since this requirement was implemented,...

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