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Fintech Trade Group sues CFPB over BNPL regulation

21 Oct 24 @ 18:02

The Financial Technology Association (FTA), representing major BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) providers, has filed a lawsuit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to block a new rule... read more

UK introduce new BNPL regulations to protect shoppers

18 Oct 24 @ 09:03

On the same day that Apple and Klarna inked a deal to integrate BNPL, the UK government has announced new regulations aimed at protecting millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) users,... read more

Crypto.com counters SEC with lawsuit over regulatory overreach

09 Oct 24 @ 13:09

Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the regulator of overstepping its authority in pursuing the cryptocurrency exchange for the alleged sale of... read more

FCA proposes major changes to safeguarding regime

07 Oct 24 @ 16:06

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is moving forward with significant changes to the safeguarding regime for Payment and E-Money Firms. On 25 September 2024, the FCA published a detailed consultation... read more

The Czech payments landscape – A detailed analysis

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

PSD3 and PSR: The future payments landscape in Europe

03 Oct 24 @ 15:47

The European Commission’s payments landscape is evolving once again with the introduction of PSD3 (Payments Services Directive 3) and the new Payments Services Regulation (PSR). Building on the foundation of... read more

Eurasia payments markets: Strong growth despite conflict

06 Sep 24 @ 14:46

Based on exclusive Payments Cards & Mobile research, The Eurasian Digital & Card Payments Yearbook covers 10 countries, providing a snapshot of a region in epochal change and bringing to light... read more

The Swedish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

06 Sep 24 @ 11:35

The Swedish payments landscape, known for its innovation and progressive stance on digital payments, continues to lead the charge in cashless transactions. The country’s payment ecosystem in 2024 is characterised... read more

UK regulator lowers APP fraud payout cap amid industry concerns

04 Sep 24 @ 09:39

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to reduce the maximum compensation limit for APP fraud victims to £85,000, down from the originally proposed £415,000. This follows pressure from... read more

UK financial sector faces regulatory push over APP fraud rules

19 Aug 24 @ 13:18

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is urging regulators to demonstrate how they are promoting the City’s competitiveness while safeguarding consumers. Reeves’ call comes as the Treasury raises concerns about a... read more

The Italian payments landscape – A detailed analysis

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more

E-commerce and POS proliferate, cash and crypto bring up the rear

09 Aug 24 @ 13:11

Payments Cards & Mobile’s exclusive annual review of payments data from the Digital & Card Payments Yearbooks, covering the 33 European Economic Area (EEA) countries (27 member states plus UK,... read more

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ECB brings Central Bank money to tokenised market

23 Sep 26 @ 14:34

The European Central Bank has taken a significant step towards integrating distributed ledger technology with Europe’s core financial infrastructure, launchin... more

European E-commerce Hits €911bn as Payments Reshape Online Retail

21 Sep 26 @ 19:41

European e-commerce has broken through the €900bn barrier, underlining the growing importance of digital retail to the continent's economy while intensifying ... more

Inside A7: How Russia built a parallel cross-border payments network

24 Sep 26 @ 16:29

Russia’s attempts to circumvent Western financial sanctions have developed into a sophisticated parallel payments architecture combining traditional banking, ... more