Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Requirements for Remittances
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Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Requirements for Remittances

Imagine you’re at the helm of a burgeoning international company, navigating through the tumultuous waters of global finance. One wrong move, and you might find yourself caught in a whirlpool of legal issues and hefty fines. Understanding and complying with international payments, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about safeguarding your company’s integrity and…

The Great Digital Shutdown: When Fintech Met Its Match in the Microsoft Outage
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The Great Digital Shutdown: When Fintech Met Its Match in the Microsoft Outage

On July 18th, 2024, a seemingly innocuous configuration change within Microsoft Azure, the cloud computing giant’s platform, triggered a domino effect that sent shockwaves through the global financial system. What began as a minor glitch snowballed into a near 19-hour outage, crippling vital services for businesses and individuals worldwide, particularly in the rapidly evolving realm of…