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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

It is advised that firms ensure their custody arrangements, contracts and terms of service are aligned with these legal definitions in the interest of avoiding disputes while strengthening consumer trust. Most notably, the three areas are contractual uncertainty, asset recovery challenges, and consumer claims.

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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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The Credit Card Chargeback Process Explained: What Merchants Need to Know

Stax

As consumers, most of us have looked at last month’s credit card statement and experienced the panic of not recognizing a charge. fraudulent charges) The main purpose of chargebacks is to protect consumers from shady vendors or fraudulent activity. If not, filing a chargeback is the next best option.

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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. Open dialogue with regulators can help shape policies that protect consumers without stifling innovation.

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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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