The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its multi-firm review into risk management and wind-down planning across e-money and payment firms. While the FCA had observed examples of good practice...more
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority had published a consultation on proposals to address weaknesses in the safeguarding regime for payments and e-money firms. The FCA explains that there remain poor practices across the...more
The FCA has published a Portfolio letter setting out its priorities for payments and e-money firms amidst tightening economic conditions and the cost-of-living crisis. Among the three outcomes that it has set for firms in...more
Consumers and service providers should take note of some of the enhanced risks upon an e-money institution’s insolvency. Technology is rapidly changing the way customers and businesses interact with financial systems....more
Following on from the consultation paper issued in January 2021, the FCA has now published a Policy Statement setting out the amendments which will be made to the SCA-RTS and to the guidance in the Payment Services and...more
UK contactless card payments limit: FCA consults on increase - In a COVID-19 update on mortgages, consumer credit, banking and payments, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it intends to consult on...more
CHAPS enhanced ISO 20022 messages: BoE industry review - The Bank of England (BoE) has published an industry review of the CHAPS enhanced ISO 20022 messages....more