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UK FCA publishes findings on firms’ treatment of Politically Exposed Persons

The FCA has published findings from its review into the treatment of politically exposed persons (“PEPs”). As part of measures introduced by the Financial Services and Markets...

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The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, July 2024

Key developments of interest over the last month include: the Bank of Italy’s communication on unauthorised payment transactions; the Reserve Bank of Australia’s announcement of ...

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UK: King’s Speech 2024: Key takeaways for financial services

On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech and associated background briefing notes were presented and published. These contain a summary of the new government’s plans, including a...

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UK Consumer Duty: FCA publishes results from insurance multi-firm review of outcomes monitoring

In December 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) carried out a review of the most recent board and/or committee reporting from 20 larger insurance firms (including general and life...

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The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, June 2024

Key developments of interest over the last month include: the European Banking Authority’s publication of a report on virtual IBANs; HM Treasury’s designation of banks under the ...

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UK PSR publishes interim report on card scheme and processing fees

On 21 May 2024, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) published an interim report on its market review into card scheme fees and processing fees. The report focuses on the market position of...

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The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, May 2024

Key developments of interest over the last month include: the EU Parliament’s adoption of amended PSD3 and PSR texts; a Bank of England speech on payments innovation signalling more...

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House of Commons Treasury Select Committee – SME Access to Finance

On 8 May 2024 the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee (TSC) published its Report on SME Finance. Recognising that SMEs are a key part of the UK’s economy, the TSC Report...

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APP fraud: UK PSR consults on CHAPS mandatory reimbursement requirement

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is consulting on a proposal to direct banks and other payment firms participating directly or indirectly in CHAPS (the UK’s high-value payment...

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