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12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... read more

12 Mar 25 @ 08:28

As I’ve navigated the exhilarating world of cryptocurrency markets, I’ve discovered that day trading can be both profitable and intellectually stimulating when approached with the right strategies. The volatility that... read more

11 Mar 25 @ 12:04

In a stark reminder of the growing sophistication of financial scams, newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveal that consumers reported losses totalling $12.5 billion to fraud... read more

11 Mar 25 @ 10:45

The Eurosystem has finalised its exploratory work on introducing a Verification of Payee (VoP) service, a significant step in enhancing security across the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). This initiative,... read more

11 Mar 25 @ 10:20

A new report from BPC reviews the market dynamics and trends in consumer payments that are leading to wholesale changes in how the acquiring business operates. By examining what’s driving... read more

11 Mar 25 @ 08:45

Day trading cryptocurrencies has transformed my investment approach, offering exciting opportunities for quick profits in this volatile market. I’ve discovered that selecting the right digital assets is crucial for success... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 17:22

The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 12:07

Revolut and Visa have initiated judicial proceedings against the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), asserting that the regulator has exceeded its statutory mandate with a proposed cap on interchange fees... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 11:52

Barclays is approaching the finalisation of a £650 million transaction with Brookfield Asset Management, marking a pivotal restructuring of its merchant acquiring operations. The agreement, which Barclays has found difficult... read more

07 Mar 25 @ 13:39

The accelerating convergence of advanced synthetic media tools, widespread crime-as-a-service (CaaS) platforms, and increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics has pushed ID verification systems to a breaking point. This stark reality forms... read more

07 Mar 25 @ 11:45

As the UK’s payments sector nears the final transition deadline for Policy Statement 21/3 (PS21/3), merchants need to grasp the regulatory and operational shifts it brings. Issued by the Financial... read more

07 Mar 25 @ 10:17

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has delivered a stark verdict on the state of the UK’s card scheme and processing fees market, highlighting substantial fee increases imposed by Mastercard and... read more