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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac). Non-compliance can have major implications.

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Top 10 Compliance Tips for Startups

Scytale

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the compliance requirements of running a startup? As a startup founder trying to build your new organization from the ground up there’s a ton to do – And one of the commitments is keeping security compliance regulations and industry standards, and all that red tape! You’re not alone.

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Know Your Customer (KYC): What It Is and How to Comply

Stax

KYC’s three main components are the customer identification program (CIP), which was imposed by the USA Patriot Act in 2011; customer due diligence (CDD); and regular monitoring of the customer’s account and activities, which is also called enhanced due diligence (EDD). In the U.S.,

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower SaaS

Can you provide specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, and what the system will do for them? What’s the state of those systems? If so, will you also have your own account system? Are users otherwise grouped by the system, maybe by background (employer, university) or preferences?

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Top Compliance Concerns For SaaS Companies

Scytale

These companies come into contact with lots of sensitive data in one way or another and so, data security compliance has pretty much become a must in this digital and tech day and age. A careful compliance strategy is non-negotiable for SaaS businesses. However, successful compliance management doesn’t just happen.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

Stax

Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Enter secure payment systems (SPS). TL;DR Secure payment systems are crucial for eCommerce stores and companies to utilize because they protect both consumers and businesses from theft and fraud.

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Finance 101 for Early Stage Startup Founders with Debbie Rosler

Mucker Capital

This includes setting up initial accounting practices and systems, HR, payroll, banking, financial controls, and tax compliance. Financial Systems When setting up initial finance systems, it's important to think about scalability. Puzzle is another option that is leveraging AI and automation.