Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

While domestic fintechs and credit institutions may apply to join, participation in the sandbox does not guarantee future regulatory approval once permanent legal frameworks are introduced. The pilot is expected to guide future legislation while ensuring consumer protection in Vietnams growing fintech ecosystem.

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P2P Legal Framework Financial Inclusion API 117

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2024 reshaped payments with instant payment mandates, crypto regulations, and enhanced consumer protection driving innovation and security. In 2024, payments regulation underwent seismic shifts, with reforms spanning fraud prevention, digital innovation, and consumer protection, collectively redefining the industry’s future.

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Regulations Instant Payments Consumer Protection Payments 88

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

The introduction of the Digital Assets Bill and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)s ongoing efforts to regulate cryptoassets demonstrates the regulator’s intentions to further define just how digital assets are governed and traded.

Legal 88

Legal Stablecoins Cross-Border Due Diligence 88

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Thawani made history in 2020 by becoming the first non-banking financial entity to receive a fintech licence from the CBO, marking a significant milestone in Omans fintech journey.

FinTech 64

FinTech Non-Bank Legal Framework Central Bank 64

Fintech Review

MAY 1, 2025

No matter how disruptive a fintech platform is, it must operate within legal frameworks that are evolving rapidly. Businesses must also demonstrate governance, risk management , and consumer protection from day one. It is no longer enough to innovate. They are foundational requirements for sustainable growth.

Compliance 59

Compliance Regulations FinTech Payment APIs and Integration 59

Neopay

JUNE 24, 2024

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – ESAs) has published its 2023 Annual Report, detailing the joint work completed over the past year. DORA mandated the ESAs to develop several policy products before its application date of January 17, 2025, to supplement the legal framework.

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Legal Framework Financial Literacy Consumer Protection Risk Assessment 40

Stax

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The transaction details, including the purchase amount, are transmitted to the merchant’s acquiring bank for authorization. Authorization and Settlement The acquiring bank, upon receiving the transaction details, verifies the availability of funds in the consumer’s credit card account.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Process Disputes Card Issuer 88