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PSR consults on the revocation of SD4

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published consultation paper CP25/2 alongside a new webpage, proposing the revocation of Specific Direction 4 (SD4) and its amendment, SD4a. SD4, introduced following the PSR's 2016...more

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FCA findings on risk and wind-down planning in payment and e-money firms

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its multi-firm review into risk management and wind-down planning across e-money and payment firms. While the FCA had observed examples of good practice...more

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HMT updates BNPL policy for domestic premises suppliers

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HM Treasury has published a policy paper setting out an update to its final position to its 2024 consultation on regulating Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products which led to the laying of the draft secondary legislation, The...more

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Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) und die betroffenen Bankdienstleistungen

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Am 28. Juni 2025 tritt das Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) in Kraft. Das Kernziel des BFSG ist es, allen Menschen die barrierefreie Teilhabe am Wirtschaftsleben zu ermöglichen. So ist die Teilhabe an digitalen...more

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The Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

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The Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/688) have been published, alongside an explanatory memorandum. The regulations amend regulation 51 of the Payment Services...more

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FATF updates standards on payment transparency

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published revised standards and an accompanying explanatory note, updating its comprehensive framework on recommendations to strengthen global efforts in anti-money laundering,...more

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ECB Decision (EU) 2025/1148 on access by Non-Bank Payment Service Providers to TARGET published in OJ

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The Decision (EU) 2025/1148 of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on 2 June, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision amends Decision (EU) 2025/222 concerning access by non-bank...more

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EBA opinion on PSD2 and MiCAR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an opinion (referred to as the No Action letter) in response to a request from the European Commission (EC) in December 2024, on the interplay between Payment Services Directive...more

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ECB consults on extension to T2 operating hours

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a consultation paper (CP) exploring the extension of operating hours for its real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, T2. This involves both its daily operational hours and its...more

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Anzeigen digital – BaFin ermöglicht zukünftig digitale Anzeigen zu Geldwäschebeauftragten

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Die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) öffnet ihr Portal der Melde- und Veröffentlichungsplattform (MVP-Portal) zukünftig auch für geldwäscherechtliche Anzeigen. Konkret betrifft dies alle im Voraus...more

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UK Government advances BNPL Regulation

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published a response to its 2024 consultation on regulating Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products and laid the draft secondary legislation (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc)...more

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Amendment to the TARGET Guideline postponed

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the amendment to the TARGET Guideline, which would allow non-bank payment service providers (non-bank PSPs) to participate in TARGET is postponed... ...more

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PSR update on impact of APP fraud reimbursement scheme

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published an update on what it has seen since the implementation of its authorised push payment (APP) fraud reimbursement scheme in October 2024. The data covers UK payments made via...more

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BoE speech on the digitalisation of money and assets: proposed stablecoin regulatory framework

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a speech by Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, at the Point Zero Forum. The subject of the speech was the digitalisation of money and assets, and in particular the...more

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IOSCO – CPMI report assessing EU implementation of Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has published a report, alongside a press release, evaluating the EU's implementation of the...more

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HMT announces new rules for bank account closures and payment service terminations

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The HM Treasury (HMT) has published a draft statutory instrument introducing new rules requiring banks and payment service providers (PSPs) to give customers at least 90 days' notice before closing their account or...more

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FCA findings on international payment pricing transparency

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published examples of good and poor practices following its review into international payment pricing transparency. Under the consumer duty, in line with the FCA's Handbook (PRIN...more

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UK 2025 Regulatory Initiatives Grid published

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The Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum (the Forum) has published the Regulatory Initiatives Forum Grid (the Grid), with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) also updating its webpage. The previous Grid was...more

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New FCA work programme for 2025/26

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its work programme for 2025/26, alongside a press release summarising its approach to supporting the testing of innovative products and new firms. The work programme sets...more

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BoE response to discussion paper on reviewing access to RTGS accounts for settlement

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On 8 April, the Bank of England (BoE) has published its response to the discussion paper on reviewing access to Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) accounts for settlement. In the discussion paper, initially published on 8...more

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UK PSR consults on remedies following market review of card scheme and processing fees

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its consultation CP25/1 on potential remedies to address findings following the PSR's final report (published on 6 March) on its review of card schemes and processing fees....more

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FSB letter to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of meeting

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a second consultation on payment transparency, and in particular proposed revisions to recommendation 16 (R.16). The revisions adapt the FATF Standards to the changes in...more

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UK payments regulators discuss next steps for open banking

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The Financial Conduct Authority and Payment Systems Regulator have set out the next steps for open banking, focusing on variable recurring payments. In the statement the regulators explain the benefits of variable recurring...more

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The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024

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The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 enabled the Bank of England to oversee certain...more

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European Commission writes to EU authorities on the interplay between crypto asset and payment services regulations

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The European Banking Authority has published a letter from the European Commission (dated December 6, 2024) to the EBA and the European Securities and Markets Authority regarding the interplay between Markets in Crypto Assets...more

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