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CRS Stride - AEOI / HMRC CRS & FATCA Reporting Solution

Automate your HMRC CRS & FATCA reporting obligations with ease, Utmost accuracy and stress free.

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Leverage compliance best practices and maximise your success by having a complete and mature Common Reporting Standard solution.

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Key Features

Why Choose our FATCA & Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Reporting Solution, CRS Stride?

A robust and highly flexible Common Reporting Standard solution providing end-to-end control of your HMRC CRS & FATCA Reporting with greater compliance and regulatory reporting workflow

FIs can reduce risk, costs & make processes more efficient

Save 85% of your processing time

Our state-of-art CRS & FATCA reporting solution “CRS Stride” with end-to-end automation features delivers an outstanding reporting platform that reduces the Common Reporting Standard reporting hazzle of any SME banks or financial institutions.

FIs can reduce risk, costs & make processes more efficient
Robust validation by eliminating errors in realtime

Right at First time

Our In-built CRS Data management feature equip our clients to amend customer or transaction data to avoid repeated roundtrips to CBS thus enabling them to fix the data at the point of submission.

Multi-level inspections to avoid data issue roadblocks

Well Classified Risks

90+ rigorous audit checkpoints to track and report potential High, Medium and Low risk-based classification of data issues using complex algorithms and external data sets.​​

Multi-level inspections to avoid data issue roadblocks
Leverage Report Amendment function

Adhoc Support

Exclusive support to amend the “erroneous Common Reporting Standard data” from HMRC’s perspective and to resubmit back to HMRC.

Automated CRS self certification

Automated Self Certification

Completely automated and centralised Self-Certification process embedded with full process cycle of classification, customer communication, correction and consolidation for CRS & FATCA Reporting. ​

Automated CRS self certification

Our Pricing

Flexible SaaS pricing model suitable for every financial institutions need

On-Cloud & On-Premises. One licence covers everything around CRS reporting
including Automation and Audit validation,
Variation and deletion submission with HMRC and subject matter expert support.

Standard

(Upto 5K Customers)

£4000

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  • Includes Gap study, Support on HMRC Variation Submission, Business hours support, CRS Knowledge base and more.
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Enterprise Core

(Upto 100K Customers)

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  • All included from Standard + Detailed Gap Study, Configurable Data Orchestration, Assurance Validation, Extended SME support (24X7) and more.
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Enterprise Advanced

(More than 100K Customers)

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  • Unlimited access to all the features listed out in Standard & Core + Access to Data Remediation, Cleansing and Enrichment Tools.
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CRS & FATCA Reporting Process

Full HMRC CRS & FATCA Reporting XML File Output Preparation in 5 easy steps

Upload Raw Files in CRS Stride
1. Upload

Upload your RAW files as per MG’s data mapping guide on our secure cloud platform.You can also configure any datasources to generate input files for CRS audits.

Process & Align Raw Data
2. Process

Our CRS FATCA validation tool process the data ensuring integrity and full compliance with HMRC XML Schema Specification.

HMRC Compliance Monitoring
3. Run

Run a 90-point audit check to ensure if the data is complying with HMRC XML Schema specifications and validations. ​

Comprehensive Validation until clean
4. Review

Review exception report to remediate the data and re-run. This step can be repeated until the audit report comes clean.

XML CRS Report submission to HMRC
5. Submit

Submit to HMRC with complete peace of mind directly.

Future Proof FATCA and CRS Reporting Software - Hosted in Microsoft Azure Cloud

Our SaaS-based CRS Stride – AEOI / HMRC Reporting Solution is hosted on Microsoft Azure Private Cloud, the strongest security platform which features Microsoft Enterprise-Grade Security, Robust 256-bits Encryption, Malware Protection, SAS, EIT, EAR, NLC, Physical and Web App Level Firewall, Secure Customer Authentication and much more.

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Achieve full CRS Compliance with our Solution

How CRS Stride acts as a Complete Solution for CRS & FATCA Tax Reporting?

A Unique & Flexible Framework​ with robust data cluster engine capable of Automating and Auditing AEOI / HMRC CRS & FATCA Reporting

CRS Stride is built by compliance professionals, understanding the risk and compliance eco-systems that exist across our clients and the wider market.

Collecting, verifying, normalising, monitoring for quality and enriching erroneous data is our core function to achieve desired accurate results with a high degree of data integrity.

Periodic upgrades to ensure customers stay ahead in compliance with the ever-changing regulatory environment. Our CRS Stride – FATCA & CRS Reporting software is there for you from the moment an amendment is published by HMRC to implement control mechanisms and audit-proofing.

On going monitoring

Real-time regulatory tracking and mapping of rule changes.

Accurate Reporting & Validation

Accurate reporting and audit evidence at the click of a button.

Role-based User access for more security

Role-based user access control configuration.

Compliance & Tax advisory support from our SMEs

On-demand compliance and tax advisory support from our subject matter experts.

No manual interaction required

Automated classification and alignment to internal compliance parameters.

Manage FATCA & CRS obligations with ease

End-to-end compliance management and traceability of the CRS reporting process.

Assurance Validation on CRS Reports

Assurance validation by our subject matter experts providing peace of mind that the data is in a good shape with high accuracy and compliance before submitting to HMRC.

Experienced Subject Matter Expertise to handle HMRC requirements around CRS reporting

Extended Adhoc support for Void & variation submission allowing reporting institution to manage ongoing HMRC demands and growing needs.

Right data in the right place.

Seamlessly consolidate and categorise siloed data from disparate data sets and spot exactly the deviations within the source data.

Stay Ahead of Other FIs with our Market Leading FATCA and CRS Validation Platform

Data Security & Compliance

Our CRS Stride Reporting solution is fully compliant with OECD-AEOI’s strict Reporting Standard requirements along with industry best practices. Adheres to data protection regulations and equally ensure the reporting performance is not compromised and the data size remains scalable.

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Additional features

Challenges addressed by CRS Stride - AEOI / HMRC FATCA & CRS Reporting Solution

Accurate processing with near-zero error with extensive audit reports. Industry advise and subject matter assistance around OECD (AEOI) Common Reporting Standard Reporting file preparation and submission

Meet tax & regulatory compliance up-to-date

Consistent Regulatory Compliance Framework

Our SMEs and Product Engineering team conduct periodic analysis and GAP assessments to address the potential impact of new regulatory requirements and fine-tune the solution within a robust regulatory change management framework.

Reduce total cost of ownership and strengthens audit

Simplified Reporting Process

Accelerate productivity by adopting an automated and streamlined CRS regulatory compliance process to seamlessly track and monitor the entire reporting process.

Reduce total cost of ownership and strengthens audit
Improve data quality & operational efficiency

Data Management Audit

Consolidate and categorise siloed data from disparate data sets, perform extensive validations to spot the deviations within the source data. Enhance the quality of CRS reporting by eliminating human errors and other discrepancies.

Data Centres with multi layer security

Data Privacy and Protection

Outpace the latest data protection and privacy standards to protect and secure sensitive customer data from breaches without compromising data integrity.

Data Centres with multi layer security
Comply with OECD CRS Reporting Standards

Robust and detailed Due Diligence Procedures

Jurisdiction based rule classification, due-diligence process with a wider approach to identify and categorise the CRS reportable accounts to comply with the Automatic Exchange Of Information (AEOI) – HMRC/OECD reporting mandates.

Why CRS Stride?

Our Unique Competitive Advantages

CRS Stride has proven approach to handhold the financial institutions to meet the HMRC CRS & FATCA regulations ​

Flexible
Flexible
A highly flexible solution from data upload to submission.
Data Management
Data Management
Gather, organise, and identify the data collected and enables modification of the data in the right format.
 Data Correction
Data Correction
Enables to rectify inaccuracies and redundancies in source data to append/enrich for more complete and accurate reporting on our platform.
Ensure Accuracy
Ensure Accuracy
Provides utmost confidence to submit to HMRC after regressive audit checks.
Void Submission
Void Submission
Provision to manage Void Submission.
FATCA and CRS Reporting Software - CRS Stride
Compliance
Compliance
Product fostered and upgraded by our inhouse Tax experts and SME’s.
Notifications
Notifications
Advance reminders and Email Notifications every month before the due date.
Classified Risks
Classified Risks
90+ CRS audit risks validation – High, medium, low-risk flags for prioritizing remediation efforts.
Full-stack
Full-stack
We engage start to finish off your CRS journey with complete handholding by our product SMEs.
Data Retention/Archive
Data Retention/Archive
Storage of data for compliance and operational reasons.

Why banks in UK & Europe choose our CRS Stride?​

Highly Scalable & customisable - User intuitive & Best Class UI/UX Experience.

Instant Access to Platforms - Out of the Box – Highly Secure with Microsoft Enterprise-grade security and data governance.

Agile Development - Accelerated & Controlled Delivery. Robust 256-bits SSL Encryption & Secure Customer Authentication.

Consolidates, Validates, and Enriches the data by improving data integrity and reporting accuracy.

UK based Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Centre with High-Level Security & GRC Framework complies with UK GDPR.

Data Accuracy, Stronger Governance, Speed in submission.

Centralised archive of regulatory data as well as transparent end-to-end audit trail on regulatory measures.

What’s in store for you from us about CRS & FATCA?

BUSINESS CASE

CRS Compliance - Minefield on Business Rationalisation

Macro Global succoured our client on regulatory compliance through our CRS Stride, Common Reporting Standard Reporting Platform enabling them to quickly adapt in real-time with maximum operational efficiency.

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BUSINESS CASE

Modern Taxation – An Early Adoption of CRS Stride Reporting Solution
CRS Stride empowered our banking client in unlocking the value and manage the regulatory compliance with ease by consolidating, validating, and enriching the data by improving data integrity and reporting accuracy.

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WHITE PAPER

Best Fit for Optimum CRS Compliance. Outsource, Build or Buy?
Learn the most common barriers faced by the financial institutions in achieving Common Reporting Standard compliance standards and how Macro Global helps the business to acheive the standard.

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CRS Stride - HMRC CRS & FATCA Reporting Solution

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CRS & FATCA Reporting related FAQs

1. What is Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and its main purposes?

The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) developed by the OECD Council in 2014, is a global standard that requires all Banks and Financial Institutions operating in CRS participating jurisdiction to gather customer financial account information such as assets, income, taxable amounts, etc and report it among local tax authorities to combat tax evasion. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) the UK tax authority started to receive its first information under the UK’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Agreements on 1 October 2018. Over 100+ countries/ jurisdictions have committed to implement CRS.

2. What is the difference between CRS & FATCA?

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which was passed by US Tax Authorities, generally requires that foreign financial Institutions and certain other non-financial foreign entities report on the foreign assets held by their U.S. account holders or be subject to withholding on withholdable payments.

The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) was passed by the OECD under AEOI which comprises the due diligence rules for financial institutions to follow to collect and report the information for the automatic exchange of financial information.

3. Who are the reportable institutions and accounts under CRS and FATCA?

Financial Institutions four categories of Financial Institutions are reportable under CRS and FATCA

  • Custodial Institution
  • Depository Institution
  • Investment Entity
  • Specified Insurance Company

Reportable Accounts five categories of accounts are reportable under CRS and FATCA

  • Depository Accounts
  • Custodial Accounts
  • Equity and debt interests in investment entities.
  • Cash Value Insurance Contracts
  • Annuity Contracts

Reportable Person: The reportable person is an individual. This includes reportable individuals holding debt or equity interests in investment entities, such as trusts that qualify as financial institutions.

Reportable Entity: The reportable person is an entity. This includes:

  • an entity that is tax resident in a Reportable Jurisdiction
  • a specified US person
  • an entity with no residence for tax purposes that has its place of effective management in a Reportable Jurisdiction
4. What is the deadline for HMRC CRS reporting?

According to HM Revenue & Customs, the returns filing deadline for each year ending on 31 December is 31 May of the following year. Late returns are subject to a penalty.

5. What information will be reported to tax authorities?

The information that must be reported to tax authorities by the financial institutions are the account holder’s name, place and date of birth, Tax Identification Number (TIN), country/ jurisdiction of tax residence, entity type, the gross amount of interest paid on a deposit account & dividends paid or credited to the account and many more.

6. Which jurisdictions are participating in the CRS?

Over 100+ jurisdictions are participating in the CRS. In 2022, Jamaica, Kenya, Morocco and New Caledonia have been added to the list and Kuwait and Romania have been removed from the list.

7. How to feed input the source CRS raw data into our CRS Stride on-cloud platform?
  • MG provides the CRS sample template files where FI’s can provide the CRS source data on the template file and to upload.
  • MG will extract the CRS data by connecting to the CBS and other data sources through our highly secured  middleware and feed the CRS input data to CRS Stride platform automatically for CRS report generation (subject to product subscription).
8. What is MG’s Approach in Implementing Common Reporting Standard Solution?
MG’s approach in implementing common reporting standard solution is crafted to achieve maximum operational efficacy by easing the process of consolidating, validating, and enriching the data to ensure data integrity and CRS report accuracy.

Pre-CRS:

  • Gap analysis: MG SME will analyse the CRS Input data and report the issues identified in the CRS data for data cleansing.
  • Strategical advice on Deployment: MG SME will analyse the CRS Input data and report the issues identified in the CRS data for data cleansing.
  • Implementation:
    The product inherits a straightforward implementation approach for On-Cloud or On-Prem deployment. The domain name creation and infrastructure readiness will be taken care by MG in case of On-Cloud and for On-Prem the dependency will be delegated to the financial institutions.

During CRS Reporting

  • Data Orchestration & Management: CRS stride has the interactive modules perform data orchestration or data enrichments on the uploaded CRS data.
  • Audit with 90 checkpoints: Provide risk-based audit Report along with CRS output report.
  • Re-run the audit until zero error & generate report: There is no restriction on the report generation. The user can re-run the CRS report generation process as many times for checking the data corrections and CRS file generation.
  • Assurance Validation:MG will engage the third-party SME for review the CRS data along with KYC documents and provide the assurance validation report which has details (subject to product subscription).
  • Submission file generation: Based on the input lookup files provided by the financial institutions, the XML file for submission will be generated by the platform inline with the rules and specifications from HMRC.

Post-CRS:

HMRC Submission Variation & Void Submission

  • In case of any issues in the submitted XML file, provision is available in the CRS Stride platform to generate the void submission file in order to delete the submitted file with HMRC and replace with correct one.
  • Submission variation will be extensively supported on adhoc basis to add or correct the specific data in the submitted file.

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