As the evolution of payments continues at a rapid pace it is important that industry participants are up to date on the regulatory developments supporting and guiding these developments. This publication outlines the key...more
In a recent response to an EBA Q&A and with reference to existing ECJ case law, the European Commission has stated that the condition of acceptance in the definition of e-money in the second E-Money Directive (2009/110/EC)...more
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) (henceforth “MiCA”), which entered into force in June 2023, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets across the EU. However,...more
“Super Wednesday” 28 June 2023 marked the beginning of the next phase in the evolution of EU payments regulation with the European Commission’s publication of its anticipated proposals to improve the functioning of PSD2. This...more
The EU has adopted the final text of the Directive on consumer credits to revise and replace the Consumer Credit Directive (2008/48/EC) (CCD II). The next step will be publication in the Official Journal of the EU and then...more
As part of its 2020 Retail Payments Strategy, the European Commission has adopted a proposed Regulation to accelerate the rollout of instant credit transfers in euro. The proposal, which looks to support innovation and...more