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Global Payments Newsletter, April 2022
27 April 2022
Key developments of interest over the last month include: HM Treasury announces package of crypto measures including next steps on UK regulatory approach to cryptoassets, stablecoins and...
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Global Payments Newsletter, March 2022
31 March 2022
Key developments of interest over the last month include: United States: President Biden issues US Executive Order on digital assets European Union: EBA publishes final Guidelines on...
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Global Payments Newsletter, February 2022
28 February 2022
Key developments of interest over the last month include: Africa: Pan-African Payment and Settlement System launched United Kingdom: Payment Systems Regulator consults on remedies...
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UK Utilities regulation: a brave new world?
17 February 2022
The UK Government has formally fired the starting gun on the refresh of its approach to economic regulation of the utilities sectors.
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Card-acquiring services: PSR’s remedies proposals aim to trigger merchant engagement
03 February 2022
The PSR has published its planned remedies consultation following the final report of its card-acquiring services market review (November 2021). The remedies focus on addressing the root...
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Global Payments Newsletter, January 2022
27 January 2022
Key developments of interest over the last month include: Hong Kong: HKMA issues Discussion Paper on crypto and stablecoins Ireland: Central Bank publishes "Dear CEO" letter...
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(Solo self-employed) Workers of the World Unite! – EC draft guidance on application of competition law to collective bargaining
14 January 2022
The European Commission has published draft Guidelines on the application of competition law to collective bargaining involving the working conditions of the “solo...
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Card-acquiring services: PSR to work on increasing searching and switching of majority of merchants
09 November 2021
Due to its concerns that card-acquiring services might not be offering value for money for merchants, the PSR decided to conduct a comprehensive review of the card-acquiring sector...
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National Security and Investment Act: Nearly time for curtains up
27 October 2021
There are just over two months to go until the National Security and Investment (NSI) regime goes fully live in the UK – now is the time to ensure you are up to speed on how it will...
