article thumbnail

Safeguarding changes: assessing the impact

The Payments Association

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?

article thumbnail

Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

While the interim rules codify existing expectations with some enhancements, the proposed end-state rules introduce substantial shifts that could reshape the operational landscape for firms operating in this sector. Safeguarding audits: Firms are required to arrange safeguarding audits to assess compliance with the rules.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

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.

article thumbnail

UK Financial Conduct Authority plans to reform safeguarding rules for e-money and payment institutions

The Payments Association

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.

Rules 88
article thumbnail

When do crypto firms need additional EU licences for stablecoin transfers? EBA issues guidance on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA

The Payments Association

Use PSD3/PSR to amend MiCA to prescribe a single set of rules applicable to CASPs providing EMT-related payment services. Will PSD3/PSR fix the problem? The Opinion proposes two options to address the overlap between MiCA and PSD2 pathways. Amend MiCA. Clarify the application of PSD3/PSR.

88
article thumbnail

EBA publishes No Action letter on interaction between MiCA and PSD2

The Payments Association

However, overlap between these regulatory regimes would result in dual authorisation requirements and inconsistencies in regulatory rules. Dual authorisation requirements Subject to a transitional period until 1 March 2026, the EBA’s view is that certain MiCA services will constitute payment services when carried on concerning EMTs.

article thumbnail

Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

PYMNTS

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production. After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance. It was amended to include the Patriot Act, which requires every bank to adopt a customer identification program.