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Understanding the Landscape: WTR White Papers

Detailed explorations of regulatory challenges, policy shifts &

emerging trends


This collection of white papers offers a deeper dive into the evolving landscape of wire transfer regulation. Each paper is designed to challenge conventional thinking, unpack complex policy developments, and explore strategic responses to regulatory demands. Whether you're shaping internal frameworks or navigating operational risk, these insights are here to inform, provoke, and guide.

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This white paper provides UK payment service providers with a practical framework for assessing and managing wire transfer regulation risks, highlighting the need for dedicated controls beyond traditional AML approaches.

This white paper provides UK payment service providers with a practical framework for assessing and managing wire transfer regulation risks, highlighting the need for dedicated controls beyond traditional AML approaches.

May 2025

UK Wire Transfer Regulation: A Practical Risk Assessment Framework for PSPs

This white paper provides UK payment service providers with a practical framework for assessing and managing wire transfer regulation risks, highlighting the need for dedicated controls beyond traditional AML approaches.

This white paper outlines the key requirements of the UK wire transfer regulations, its alignment with MLR 2017 and the FATF Travel Rule, and best practices for payment service providers to ensure compliance, mitigate financial crime risks, and meet regulatory expectations.

October 2024

UK Funds Transfer Regulation: A Guide for PSPs

This white paper outlines the key requirements of the UK wire transfer regulations, its alignment with MLR 2017 and the FATF Travel Rule, and best practices for payment service providers to ensure compliance, mitigate financial crime risks, and meet regulatory expectations.

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