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Vietnam to Launch Two-Year Sandbox for P2P Lending, Data Sharing

Fintech News

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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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

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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Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs

The Payments Association

Under the Bill, PSPs will be required to review their obligations under this evolving legal framework to confirm their ability to deliver on redemption guarantees. This could lead to disputes over ownership, custody, and liability in cases where the legal framework is yet to be fully tested.

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Global Fintech Forum 2025: Starting UK Fintech Week with a Bang

The Fintech Times

Others on the panel discussed how regulatory and legal frameworks vary globally, posing challenges and risks of regulatory arbitrage. Central banks view fintech as crucial for financial continuity and trust, emphasising cybersecurity and consumer protection.

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Regulation and Compliance in Fintech: Navigating the New Financial Frontier

Fintech Review

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.

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Oman’s Fintech Future: A Market on the Rise

The Fintech Times

Sharakah provides financial support and post-financial to SMEs in Oman Oman Technology Fund Aims to put Oman firmly on the map of knowledge leaders in the Middle East Oman Banks Association (OBA) A non-profile professional association for the countrys banking industry Breakdown of sector: Image Source: The Fintech Times Timeline of key fintech (..)

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ESAs publish Joint Annual Report for 2023

Neopay

The main areas of cross-sectoral focus included joint risk assessment, sustainable finance, digitalisation, consumer protection, securitisation, financial conglomerates, and central clearing. DORA mandated the ESAs to develop several policy products before its application date of January 17, 2025, to supplement the legal framework.