European Open Banking Grows Through Smart Regulation
Tom Groenfeldt
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Data privacy regs in Europe provide standards for banks and FinTech to share data, with a customer's consent, so they can offer tailored solutions.
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Tom Groenfeldt
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Data privacy regs in Europe provide standards for banks and FinTech to share data, with a customer's consent, so they can offer tailored solutions.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Merchants’ Guide to Navigating Global Payments Regulations , powered by Ekata, dives deep into this complex and unsettled topic, from possible abrupt retail impacts to long-term open banking repercussions. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns two in May, and just like a toddler, it’s messing things up (for some).
Payments Source
JUNE 19, 2019
Today: Regulators criticize Facebook's crypto; India may ease local data storage regs; Distributed ledgers advance in Italy; Real-time rails gain more users in the U.S. The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web.
Payments Source
JANUARY 13, 2021
financial institutions should prepare for potential new regulations around data privacy and protection, digital identity verification and the use of biometrics, says OneSpan's Michael Magrath.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
As the fallout from Wirecard ’s troubles unfold, Germany’s deputy finance minister has called for radical solutions to fix how accounting firms are regulated, the Financial Times reported. So we will inevitably have to question whether the bodies that currently regulate the industry should continue to do so in their current form.”.
Bank Automation
AUGUST 21, 2024
regulators are starting to look at the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, and are monitoring the resiliency and business continuity plans of critical industry enterprises, a trend that is leading to new transactions. regs have led it […]
Payments Source
AUGUST 22, 2018
The best thing a banker can do today is regard the U.K. as a real-world fintech laboratory, track developments closely and seek opportunities to capitalize on change, writes Naomi Bowman, managing director for Berkeley Research Group in London.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The regulations will also hit Alibaba’s Ant Group, which took a beating last week after the government suspended its planned initial public offering (IPO). For example, the definition of “relative market” means that companies in a “dominant position” if they control more than 50 percent of the market would come under the new regulations.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
” The regulator added that only legally recognized stock exchanges can serve as electronic platforms for corporate securities to be listed and traded. for example, Regulation A+ has come into effect under Title IV of the JOBS Act. In the U.S.,
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Some popular apps for Android smartphones are feeding data to Facebook without user consent, which could be a breach of the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). This sharing of data could be a major breach of GDPR, which came into effect in May. million USD), whichever is greater.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 24, 2020
With an array of bills brought forward by lawmakers during this legislative session, Washington state could become a leader in artificial intelligence regulation. Microsoft , as well as its president, has been asking regulators to make legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) for months.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
In today’s top news, Germany’s deputy finance minister wants to restructure accounting firm regulations, and consumers are turning away from travel rewards cards. Wirecard Forces ‘Radical’ Reboot Of German Accounting Regs. Plus, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. FDIC) is looking to modernize bank reporting.
FICO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Debt Collections on Tenterhooks with Six and Sevens following CFPB’s Reg F. Reg F isn't a hurdle to adjust to and live with. Regulation F has articulated prohibitions on harassment or abuse, false or misleading representations and unfair practices. Embrace it. FICO Admin. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by Cyril Cherian.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal , citing Dealogic, out of the eight companies that went public last year under a provision of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act known as Regulation A+, seven are trading below their offer price – an average of 42 percent lower than riced when they went public.
Payments Source
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
A group of state regulators has signed off on 14 recommendations, developed by the fintech industry, aimed at streamlining multistate licensing and supervision.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Hong Kong is again pushing for more multinational corporate treasurers to call the city home with a new initiative by local regulators. Reports Friday (Oct. 21) said authorities in Hong Kong have launched a campaign to promote mainland China treasurers to establish headquarters in Hong Kong as they look for global expansion.
Payments Source
JANUARY 14, 2019
As the payment industry continues to innovate and expand across borders, it increasingly will need to be mindful of data regulations requiring data localization that multiply the complexities and cost of creating a seamless data flow and user experience, Alston & Bird’s Richard Willis and Laura K. Song write.
PYMNTS
MARCH 18, 2020
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) is setting new regulations for FinTechs and industrial banks that will enhance transparency and establish record-keeping requirements, the agency said on Tuesday (March 17). In 1987, parent banks were allowed to bypass FDIC oversight and regulations. .
Payments Source
AUGUST 4, 2019
Under the regulation, banks and financial services providers must secure their own systems as well as implement third-party risk management programs, which can mitigate insider threats from third parties, says Michael Magrath, director of global regulations and standards for OneSpan.
PYMNTS
APRIL 10, 2020
With the newest effort to direct more funding its most susceptible business vertical, China’s banking regulator said it would begin to watch the level of support lenders are providing to smaller companies that are encountering difficulties. It also detailed different goals to command the bad loan ratio on SMB loans and lending rates.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
As part of the EU’s Digital Single Market push , regulators and politicians that are part of that body have, in the words of the EU, “reached a political deal on the first-ever rules aimed at creating a fair, transparent and predictable business environment for businesses and traders when using online platforms.”. Marketplace Changes.
Payments Source
MARCH 30, 2016
Model legislation in the works would give state legislatures a template for regulating virtual currency businesses. The Treasury is lobbying against clear exemptions for firms that don't control customer funds.
Innovative Payments Association
JULY 8, 2024
Regulation E, also known as the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, is a federal regulation that governs electronic transfers of funds, such as ATM transactions, debit card transactions, and direct deposits. Disclosures should include information about fees, error resolution procedures, and consumer rights under Regulation E.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Banks, businesses and consumers fundamentally altered how they interacted with each other in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic — and regulators tasked with making sure their data and payments are kept safe took notice. Regulators in countries like Egypt have only recently rolled out their data protection rules.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 26, 2018
state bank regulators said it filed a complaint in the U.S. In July, the NYDFS released a report urging online marketplace lenders to have the same level of scrutiny and regulations placed upon them that traditional banks face. Reports in Reuters on Thursday (Oct. The body of U.S.
PYMNTS
JUNE 10, 2019
’s peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders are hoping that tighter regulations by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can help restore the sector’s damaged reputation. “The FCA has been caught out by a new sector, which was left virtually unchecked and allowed to grow at a startling rate, with barely any regulation.”. “New
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. As reported last week , Haruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan governor, on Tuesday, said that international regulators must cooperate when it comes to regulating stablecoins like Libra, Reuters reported.
PYMNTS
MARCH 21, 2019
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said tech giants need to brace themselves for a similar slew of tough regulations to what big banks faced after the financial crisis. ” In addition, Google was just hit with its third antitrust fine by European Union (EU) regulators. This time, the company was fined €1.49 billion ($1.7
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The new regulations state that these futures exchanges and clearing houses need to have paid-up capital of at least 1.5 According to CoinDesk , the agency, which serves under the country’s Ministry of Trade, has stipulated that crypto futures exchanges must be registered and approved before operating. trillion Indonesian rupiahs.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Airbnb has removed thousands of listings in Boston in response to new regulations regarding residency in the city, according to a report by CNBC. The company is facing increased regulation from cities all across the U.S. The company is facing increased regulation from cities all across the U.S.
Payments Source
AUGUST 7, 2017
Under PSD2, banks are expected to admit all vetted comers, but how they will connect to them is up to the individual parties, writes Raz Rafaeli, CEO of Secret Double Octopus.
PYMNTS
JULY 21, 2019
Experts on dispensaries say such labeling is the only way to get around federal banking regulations. Federal regulations prevent financial institutions and other payment companies from serving up options to pay to the legal weed industry. . Skaff is a marijuana business financial advisor.
Payments Source
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The e-signature and invoicing regulations, which sought to simplify e-invoicing to enhance adoption rates, have caused uncertainty, writes David C s, CEO and founder of CloudTrade.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 13, 2019
Bengaluru-based Razorpay would like to work with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on new regulations that would make it mandatory for payments companies to comply with RBI’s entry point, technology, security, data storage and more. So far, we haven’t dealt with the regulator directly, because we were small. It is a welcome step.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 21, 2019
Feedback has been collected from companies, experts and business groups that show the need for more regulation, and her report — which is scheduled to be released in March — will reflect that need. Her term ends in October, so she’s working a report that will lead competition policies in the digital era, according to a report by the AP.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
Corbett stepped down from the job because it was “impossible” to overcome regulations on Bird Rides while Brexit was in process. Corbett said it had taken him years at his previous job — at taxi company, Eyetease — to enact any regulation changes in Britain. Bird Rides, Inc. , the eScooter startup, lost its U.K.
PYMNTS
MARCH 14, 2019
After completing a routine checkup on the Danish branch of SEB Kort Bank AB in March 2018, the recently-published findings show that the regulator is instructing the bank to gather additional information on customers that the branch believes have a high risk of money laundering or terror financing.
PYMNTS
APRIL 10, 2019
In terms of the news itself, China’s government, through its National Development and Reform Commission, which regulates planning, has now said bitcoin mining stands on a list of 450 activities that are thought to be wasteful and should be eliminated. Break Even or Broke, Even?
PYMNTS
MARCH 4, 2020
Financial and competition regulators in Australia have teamed up to look into the rising use of supplier payday lending schemes used by big companies, according to a report by The Australian.
Payments Source
JULY 7, 2020
Technology has helped banks expand globally, but complying with country-specific laws restricting data flows is a constant struggle.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 22, 2019
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo believes that bitcoin needs to be as highly regulated as SWIFT. Look, the risk with anonymous transactions is one that we all know well.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 3, 2017
What remains to be seen is if the regs will shift visitors to new listings on the Airbnb platform — or off of the platform entirely. NYC has seen 7 percent of its listings taken down to comply with local regulations; Berlin has banned short-term rentals of entire homes; and Barcelona has hit the company with several fines.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 29, 2019
Regulators approved the $3.1 Careem , an Egyptian domestic rival to U.S.-based based Uber , is set to be acquired by their global competition giant. billion deal after Uber guaranteed it would abide by a series of commitments designed to sustain competition in the regional market, Reuters reported Sunday (Dec.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 22, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo believes that bitcoin needs to be as highly regulated as SWIFT. Look, the risk with anonymous transactions is one that we all know well.
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