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Beyond the Firewall: Rethinking Payment Data Security

Finextra

Rising fraud, evolving cyber threats, and increasing expectations from partners and regulators are all pushing tokenisation from a niche solution to a best-practice standard. Businesses that wait for regulation, a major breach, or a mandate from a banking partner are already on the back foot. The time to act is now.

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Market First, Regulation Later? The American Open Banking Journey

Open Banking Excellence

However, unlike the UK and Europe, where government-led open banking regulations have led adoption, lacking a comprehensive federal mandate has had negative consequences for the market. Financial regulations in the U.S. Our product not only needs to technically accommodate all of its clients, but also accommodate various regulations.”

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A Merchant’s Guide to Payment Compliance in 2025

Clearly Payments

Card networks like Visa and Mastercard are enforcing stricter standards, regulators are expanding privacy laws, and payment providers are under pressure to monitor merchant activity more closely. These rules come from multiple sources, including card networks, regulators, and your payment processor.

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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

Merchants in high-risk categories, such as online gaming, travel, and adult services, benefit from BIN data as it helps processors manage risk levels and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Establish a Relationship with an Acquiring Bank The first and most essential step in acquiring a BIN is to partner with an acquiring bank.

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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Establishment (1935): The RBI was established to regulate currency, provide banking services to the government, and act as a banker to banks. Innovation in Lending and Beyond: Policy: RBI is open to innovation in digital lending, including regulating BNPL services. Please read our Privacy Policy.

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Fintech Galaxy and ProgressSoft Join Forces to Advance Open Banking in MENA

Fintech Finance

By advancing Open Banking adoption across the financial sector and leveraging national payment infrastructures and existing payment rails, this collaboration enables banks, payment service providers (PSPs), and regulators to streamline compliance, enhance digital transactions, and build scalable financial ecosystems.

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Open banking: A revolution faltering? Examining the European experience and future prospects

The Payments Association

The European Trajectory: A Mixed Bag The European Union has been at the forefront of open banking regulation, primarily through the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). Security Concerns: Concerns about data security and privacy continue to weigh heavily on consumers and banks alike. However, challenges remain.