Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that a portion of the government’s 450 billion baht (US$13.1 The digital handout, a central part of the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s election platform, aims to stimulate the Thai economy, which grew by 2.3%

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Neopay

MAY 28, 2025

Over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products will gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new rules – stopping unaffordable borrowing and helping families keep more of their money. Source : gov.uk

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The UK government and the FCA will further develop and implement these regulations through consultations and legal frameworks, aiming for a comprehensive rollout by 2026. What are the government’s plans for the regulation of crypto? Why is it important? What’s next?

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Payments Source

JUNE 1, 2020

In addition to Apple and Google delivering smartphone apps that would alert users that they are near a person infected by the virus, various other government agencies and businesses are developing that type of technology to address the pandemic's spread.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The UK Government is pressing ahead with new rules designed to protect online shoppers using buy now, pay later products.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are transforming the governance structures within the blockchain and cryptocurrency spaces. Operating without central authority, DAOs promote decentralised decision-making, with the promise of democratising governance across various sectors. What Are DAOs?

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

List of national payment schemes and respective scheme administrators The consolidation is expected to enhance governance, support innovation, and contribute to the development of Singapores national payments strategy. Further details on the entitys name, governance structure, and board composition will be announced later this year.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The FCA is introducing phased safeguarding rules, with interim measures strengthening existing regulations and final requirements aligning with the Client Assets (CASS) framework. The FCAs consultation closed in December 2024, with final rules expected in mid-2025. The FCA sees industry collaboration as critical.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

CP24/20 outlined the proposed interim and end-state rules in September 2024, and interested parties will have provided their feedback accordingly. These rules have been created to accommodate the services and products offered within the sector, but how will these changes fit into the payments ecosystem?

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The UK government has set over £100million aside for researching and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and to support regulation in the space. The government has also pledged £10million to prepare and upskill regulators to address and make the most of the opportunities presented by AI.

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Finextra

APRIL 24, 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing streamlining the rules on the types of funds investment firms must hold to absorb losses and maintain financial resilience during periods of stress.

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BioCatch

APRIL 10, 2025

In the digital world where seamless automation is the priority, organisations across banking, insurance and telecom rely on government provided authentication services. This ensures that identity theft is ruled out.

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The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

A new approach to fighting fraud Regarding fraud prevention, simple rule-based systems arent enough anymore. Having this level of control also means businesses can respond quickly to new threats or shifts in the market, all while staying compliant with industry rules. Whats needed is a more dynamic, joined-up approach.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Postponing the market share cap Along with lifting WhatsApp Pays user cap, the NPCI has deferred a proposed rule to limit any single apps share of UPI transactions to 30%. This suggests that users have most likely already chosen their payment app of choice, an entrenched behavior which makes capturing market share a notable challenge.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The government aims to simultaneously boost the economy and drive innovation in payments, via the National Payments Vision and Strategy, which has been shaped by views and inputs of over 100 financial institutions. The revised regulations on strong customer authentication and liability rules are significant.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While Singapore has no jurisdiction over the frozen beneficiary bank accounts, the government remains in close contact with the PRC government to facilitate the decision on account unfreezing.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On 25 September 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited Consultation Paper (CP24/20) setting out proposed changes to the safeguarding rules applicable to electronic money institutions (EMIs) and payment institutions (PIs) (together, payments firms). See our previous Sidley Update on that review.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2024

Data monetization in the banking sector has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, driven by evolving customer expectations, new data sharing rules and opportunities for new revenue streams. Register at this link.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Payment stacks that once relied on fixed hardware and heavy governance are being redesigned to be modular, scalable, and more adaptable to change. Data governance, quality, stabilitythose are the foundations, and theyre often overlooked. Government backing makes a big difference. That said, theres a reality check required.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

While the surcharging model isnt perfect, small businesses have built their businesses around these surcharging rules for two decades and would be disproportionately impacted by a ban. We want to help the government get the balance right, and help make other digital surcharge-free methods of payment available to consumers.

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Bank Automation

MAY 28, 2025

In a court filing May 23, bureau leadership said the open banking rule, Section 1033, is unlawful and should be set aside. 22, was intended to govern how […] The post CFPB moves to withdraw Section 1033 appeared first on Bank Automation News. Section 1033, which was finalized Oct.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Overcoming language barriers and security vulnerabilities Talking to people in a language they understand makes it easier for them to follow security rules. Keep your systems updated with global cybersecurity governance standards. Each of these sets its own rules on handling personal information safely and legally.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Key areas of concern There are at least three major areas where there should be food for thought for the FCA and, in fact, HM Treasury, reflecting on the messages from the National Payments Vision and the governments commitment to supporting growth. The government invited the FCA to consult on the safeguarding regime in 2023.

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Finextra

JANUARY 4, 2024

government now requires many firms to report information about who u. Since January 1, 2024, the U.S.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

UK, US and EU among the signatories on the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Held under Chatham House rules designed to facilitate actionable outcomes through meaningful dialogue, Insights Forum convenes over 3,000 global regulators, policymakers and industry leaders for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking.

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Finextra

AUGUST 1, 2024

As the banking industry chafes against upcoming rules governing payback to victims of authorised push payment fraud, the Payment Systems Regulator has released new data which shows that reimbursement for victims still depends largely on who they bank with.

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Finextra

JUNE 5, 2024

Australia's government is prepping legislation that would require buy now, pay later providers to carry out basic credit checks on new customers.

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The Payments Association

MAY 3, 2025

She also referenced a broader issue of regulatory inertia: The previous government had plans to revoke the Payment Services Regulations and embed them into FCA rules. For scale-ups like us, weve built regulatory muscle over the yearsour teams understand governance, conduct rules, and operational resilience.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 5, 2025

Unlike legacy systems that rely on outdated rule sets, Lynxs technology: Supports over 100 languages, addressing phonetic, cultural, and alphabetic variations. Allow customers to customise rescreening rules according to their policies, thereby eliminating unnecessary alerts with tailored delta lists.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Theme 1: Establishing Optimal Governance and Interoperability Frameworks Effective governance and interoperability frameworks will be crucial for managing the complexities of cross-border payments. To make multilateral payment platforms work well, there need to be clear rules and ways for different systems to work together.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

This plan, a centerpiece of the ruling Pheu Thai party’s election campaign, involves disbursing approximately US$14.3 The government’s aim with this initiative is to invigorate Thailand’s economy, the second-largest in Southeast Asia, targeting a growth rate of at least 5% annually.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From exploring technologies like blockchain and AI to supporting government initiatives on digital identity and data legislation, Moore highlights the PSRs commitment to creating a dynamic and competitive payments landscape. Moore points to the implementation of APP (authorised push payment) scam rules as an example.

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NFCW

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The sport’s governing body, FIS , is restricting the number of suits competitors can use during the World Cup and other major world-class events from next winter, so gluing NFC chips to the individual parts of each suit will enable precise measurements to be taken quickly during competitions.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One of the key shifts in APP fraud this year involves the introduction of new reimbursement rules , which came into effect in October 2024. Collaboration with law enforcement and the Government The report stresses the importance of ongoing collaboration between financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement.

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Finextra

JUNE 2, 2025

Yet, DeFi also raises new challenges that open banking didn’t have to fully confront – which we’ll get to when discussing governance and regulation. The idea is that secure open access can actually enhance trust by giving customers visibility and choice – and regulators enforced rules to protect against misuse.

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Stax

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2023, the FTC under Chair Lina Khan drafted a rule that would ban junk fees , but whether the FTC moves forward with this rule after the November 2024 presidential election is in question. He currently advises Stax on state surcharging laws, card brand rules, and product strategy. Supreme Court. Jonathan holds a J.D.

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