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Merchant-facing regulation: What merchants need to know in 2025

The Payments Association

These developments will impact merchant compliance, cost structures, customer experience, and operational risk. Key areas of impact include fraud prevention, card fee structures, accessibility standards, stablecoin usage, and the treatment of consumer data in evolving open finance ecosystems. Why is it important?

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The payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025

The Payments Association

Immediate focus areas include fraud prevention, ISO 20022 readiness, and stablecoin regulationbut longer-term success depends on active engagement with consultations, operational resilience, and global alignment. Under the forthcoming framework, stablecoins used for payments will fall squarely under the FCAs regulatory perimeter.