Payments articles
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Child Tax Credit Payment: Which states are starting to send CTC payments?
The American Rescue Plan, a landmark legislation, has not only increased the Child Tax Credit but has also broadened its reach, aiming to provide substantial assistance to families caring for children. This expansion, hailed for its potential to significantly alleviate child poverty, has seen several revisions, including increased credit amounts, full refundability, and an expanded scope, particularly catering to families previously excluded from its...
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RBI digital payments: Track fishy transactions, RBI tells payment firms
The Reserve Bank of India has directed all regulated payment companies to track high-value or suspicious transactions during the course of general elections, according to multiple senior executives in the know.In a letter dated April 15, the RBI asked payment system operators (PSOs) to prevent any potential misuse of electronic fund transfer mechanisms to influence voters or indirectly fund poll candidates.ET has seen a copy of the letter.“The regulator wants payment companies to track...
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RBI Extends Payment Aggregator Rules to Include Physical Point of Sale Payment Providers
bank-owned P-PA services do not require any authorization, but will also have to ensure compliance with other requirements for P-PAs.