Balancing Innovation and Compliance in Financial SaaS Platforms: Harnessing Technology and Tools Convergence at PayPal
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financial SaaS, paypal, RegTech, compliance management, technological innovation, ai-driven fraud detection, blockchain security, regulatory frameworks, transaction security, data analytics in finance, automation in compliance, risk management, connected payment platforms, cybersecurity in fintech, digital payments, consumer trustAbstract
This research explores the strategic integration of RegTech in Financial SaaS platforms with a specific focus on PayPal and analyzes the company balance criteria with the technological processes. Thus, this research employs a secondary data, inductive approach, adopting interpretivism philosophy6 to enhance the research criteria. Thus, this research uses thematic analysis to evaluate PayPal’s adoption of AI-driven fraud detection, blockchain security and data analytics to develop transaction security and user experience while ensuring regulatory adherence. Findings indicate that PayPal has crucial development automation in compliance and reducing regulatory risks while improving efficiency and consumer trust. The company has experienced 2a 0.58% increase in daily transactions with 95% adoption of AI-driven detection by 2023. Moreover, this research analysis highlights that while technological advancements develop efficiency, regulatory complexities across jurisdictions pose ongoing challenges. Therefore, this research underscores the necessity of continuous innovation in compliance management and emphasizes RegTech solutions for sustainable growth.
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