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Reclaiming the Crown: Can the UK Lead the Global Payments Revolution Again?
The UK’s status as a global powerhouse for cross-border payments has undeniably diminished in recent years, though it remains a...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 257 min read
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The True Cost of AI: A Double-Edged Sword for the Payments Industry?
AI offers huge potential in payments, but for SMEs, high costs and ethical challenges demand collaboration and responsible adoption.

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 184 min read
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Joint ESAs 2024 Annual Report Highlights Cross-Sectoral Efforts on Risk, Digital Resilience & Sustainable Finance
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – collectively the ESAs) has today released its 2024...

OpusDatum
Apr 162 min read
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EBA Updates Methodology for Assessing Third-Country Regulatory & Supervisory Equivalence Frameworks
The EBA has updated its methodology for assessing the regulatory and supervisory frameworks of non-EU countries, aligning with CRR and CRD.

OpusDatum
Mar 242 min read
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FCA Seeks Views on Removing the £100 Contactless Payments Limit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring whether changes to the UK’s contactless payment limits could offer greater...

OpusDatum
Mar 142 min read
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UK Government Moves to Streamline Payments Regulation: A Positive Step for the Industry
The UK Government’s move to streamline payments regulation ensures a competitive, innovative, and secure industry, strengthening oversight.

OpusDatum
Mar 111 min read
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PSR Finds Card Payments Market Failing Businesses & Consumers
The PSR finds Mastercard and Visa's fee hikes harm UK businesses, citing weak competition and poor transparency. Remedies to follow soon.

OpusDatum
Mar 62 min read
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Dear CEO Letter: FCA Priorities For Payments Portfolio Firms
FCA warns payments firms to strengthen compliance, safeguard funds, and improve governance as regulatory scrutiny intensifies in 2025.

OpusDatum
Feb 62 min read
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