What It Really Takes to Launch a Card or E-Wallet Program: An Interview with Reiner Vanooteghem

Launching a card or e-wallet program offers significant opportunities, but many fintechs underestimate the complexity involved. Securing an issuing bank, completing due diligence, and coordinating multiple partners can cause even well-funded programmes to stall before launch. In this interview, Reiner Vanooteghem, Chief Commercial Officer at Neopay Global, shares his insights. With over 20 years [...]

By |2026-03-18T04:49:56-07:00March 18th, 2026|Blogs, News|Comments Off on What It Really Takes to Launch a Card or E-Wallet Program: An Interview with Reiner Vanooteghem

FinCEN’s Increased Remote Surveillance of E-Money and Payments AML Controls

What this means for US Financial Industry Firms FinCEN has significantly increased its remote monitoring of AML controls for MSBs, Payments and E-Money Firms, using powerful computing and AI methods to identify shortcomings. Recent actions include a $3.5 million penalty on Paxful and a record $1.3 billion against TD Bank as well as action [...]

By |2026-02-16T04:54:18-07:00February 13th, 2026|News|Comments Off on FinCEN’s Increased Remote Surveillance of E-Money and Payments AML Controls

US Treasury’s stark warning to Financial Institutions on Financial Crime

Protect against potential costly FinCEN fines and penalties. Contact Neopay Global’s AML experts today to review your AML compliance program. Treasury deploys cutting-edge technology to target potential money laundering breaches US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has issued a serious video warning to MSB's, Banks and all Financial Institutions, cautioning that potential cartel related money [...]

By |2026-01-22T06:06:05-07:00January 22nd, 2026|Blogs, News|Comments Off on US Treasury’s stark warning to Financial Institutions on Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering Training That Delivers Real Business Value, Not Just Box-Ticking

For many organizations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training is just another requirement. It’s mandatory, often repetitive, and usually focused more on theory than on real-world application. But effective AML training shouldn’t hold your teams back. It should help them become stronger, more confident, and better prepared to protect your business. Across North America, regulators such [...]

By |2026-01-21T05:22:48-07:00January 21st, 2026|Blogs, News|Comments Off on Anti-Money Laundering Training That Delivers Real Business Value, Not Just Box-Ticking

Infographic: Ransomware — Key Insights from FinCEN’s Financial Trend Analysis

FinCEN’s latest Financial Trend Analysis highlights the continuing impact of ransomware on the financial system, identifying more than $2.1 billion in reported ransomware payments between 2022 and 2024, with financial services emerging as the most targeted industry by value. Unlike previous reports that focused on when activities were filed with FinCEN, this analysis looks [...]

By |2026-01-08T04:11:11-07:00January 8th, 2026|News|Comments Off on Infographic: Ransomware — Key Insights from FinCEN’s Financial Trend Analysis

FinCEN clarifies rules on cross-border information sharing

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued guidance to promote appropriate, voluntary sharing of information across borders between financial institutions, including foreign financial institutions. The guidance clarifies that while financial institutions are prohibited from sharing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or information that would reveal the existence of a [...]

By |2025-10-10T04:27:18-07:00October 10th, 2025|News|Comments Off on FinCEN clarifies rules on cross-border information sharing

Be confident in your compliance — for a fraction of the cost.

Neopay Global’s Virtual Compliance Service (VCS) gives you the expert guidance you need to stay compliant, reduce risk, and grow with confidence — all for as little as $3,400/month over 12 months. Whether you're preparing for your first BSA/AML audit or looking for long-term compliance support, our team of experienced professionals delivers a smarter, [...]

By |2025-08-08T08:30:00-07:00August 7th, 2025|News|Comments Off on Be confident in your compliance — for a fraction of the cost.

What’s next for the CFPB? The future of America’s consumer financial watchdog

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is at the center of one of the most contentious debates in American financial regulation. Created in 2010 as part of the Dodd-Frank Act in response to the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB was designed to protect consumers from deceptive and abusive financial practices. However, its future remains [...]

By |2025-02-25T11:19:29-07:00February 25th, 2025|News|Comments Off on What’s next for the CFPB? The future of America’s consumer financial watchdog

Audits: How to get the best value for money

At Neopay Global, we offer a range of solutions tailored to firms' needs. All of our audits draw on the market-leading experience of our team to deliver a detailed and practical report. Despite the upfront costs, we all know that regular audits are an essential part of regulatory compliance. And with current supervision and [...]

By |2024-05-09T07:12:37-07:00May 9th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Audits: How to get the best value for money

Rapid Shift to Digital Payments: 3 in 5 Americans Anticipate a Cashless Future

FedNow Launch and Fintech Innovation Drive Americans Towards Digital Transactions In a recent survey titled "Cashing in on the rise of digital – key trends in US payments," it was revealed that a significant majority of Americans are anticipating a complete transition to digital payments in the near future. The survey, conducted by Temenos, [...]

By |2023-12-13T02:48:48-07:00December 13th, 2023|Blogs, News|Comments Off on Rapid Shift to Digital Payments: 3 in 5 Americans Anticipate a Cashless Future