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Instant Payment Platforms Bring Compliance Challenges

it has become clear that there is a growing and more pronounced regulatory scrutiny of instant payment systems. As the financial system continues to innovate and improve efficiency, financial institutions are encouraged to adopt a risk-based approach and periodically update their sanctions compliance controls and related technology solutions to ensure that they remain commensurate with the sanctions risks presented by instant payment systems.

4 minute read January 01, 2025 at 12:03 AM
By
Andres (Andy) Fernandez , Gabriel Caballero Jr. and Kristen Jimenez
Instant Payment Platforms Bring Compliance Challenges

The swift rise of instant payment platforms such as Venmo and Zelle has revolutionized financial transactions, offering unmatched speed and convenience, but this transformation introduces significant compliance challenges for financial institutions — especially international banks — primarily due to the complexities involved in adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) and economic sanctions in an area where regulatory guidance is sparse or unclear.

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