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PSR consults on the revocation of SD4

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published consultation paper CP25/2 alongside a new webpage, proposing the revocation of Specific Direction 4 (SD4) and its amendment, SD4a. SD4, introduced following the PSR's 2016...more

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UK PSR consults on remedies following market review of card scheme and processing fees

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its consultation CP25/1 on potential remedies to address findings following the PSR's final report (published on 6 March) on its review of card schemes and processing fees....more

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UK Government Abolishes Payment Systems Regulator

On 11 March 2025, the UK government announced its decision to abolish the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) as part of a broader initiative to reduce regulatory burdens and stimulate economic growth. This action is intended to...more

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UK Payment Systems Regulator to be abolished - what's next?

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The UK Government has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), with a view to driving economic growth and reducing the burdens on business. The practical impact on firms is yet to be seen, and the...more

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ECB flags reliance of EU card payments on international schemes

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a report on card schemes and processors. The report provides an updated analysis of the development of card schemes and processing entities in EU member states...more

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Big Tech and digital wallets: Regulatory perimeter under review following feedback to UK FCA and PSR call for information

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Potential issues identified from stakeholder feedback to the FCA and PSR call for information include insufficient competition between digital wallets and between payment systems within digital wallets. The majority of...more

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UK payments regulators discuss next steps for open banking

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The Financial Conduct Authority and Payment Systems Regulator have set out the next steps for open banking, focusing on variable recurring payments. In the statement the regulators explain the benefits of variable recurring...more

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Mansion House Speech 2024 – Growth and Competitiveness

Background On 14 November 2024, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered a speech setting out the UK Government’s vision to grow and enhance the competitiveness of the financial services sector (the...more

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Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 23-29 Feb 2024

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Amongst the broad range of updates this week, at international level, the FSB published its thematic peer review on MMF Reforms and the BCBS published the outcomes of its meeting held on 28 and 29 February, including that it...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: November 2023

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Approves Consolidation in the Ground Transportation Sector Subject to Remedies - The companies are two global suppliers of signalling systems for mainline and urban railway...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.12.2020 | Top Story: Court Rules Apple Doesn’t Have to Offer Fortnite in App Store

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Big Friday win for Apple in its ongoing battle with Epic Games, as N.D. Cal. Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Cook & Co. didn’t “need to reinstate the popular video game Fortnite in its App Store,” a blow to...more

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French Competition Authority Consults on Fintech and Digital Payments Sector

The ADC has launched a public consultation on the fintech sector in France, in particular with regard to payment services. The consultation focuses on the two types of new players in the payments space: (1) the role of big...more

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UK Payment Systems Regulator Consults on Competition and Innovation Issues in the New Payments Architecture

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The U.K. Payment Systems Regulator has published a Call for Input on competition and innovation in the U.K.'s New Payments Architecture. Feedback can be provided to the PSR until March 24, 2020. The PSR confirms that it will...more

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UK Payments Regulator Paper on Use of Data in the Payments Industry

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Following the publication of a discussion paper in June 2018, the U.K. Payment Systems Regulator has published its response paper on the issue of data in the payments industry. The discussion paper outlined three potential...more

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UK Payment Systems Regulator Revises Timeline for Market Review into the Supply of Card-Acquiring Services

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The U.K. Payment Systems Regulator has revised the timeline for its work on the market review into the supply of card-acquiring services. The PSR will publish its interim report for consultation in Q1 2020, instead of by the...more

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UK Payment Systems Regulator Launches Consultation on Supply of Card-Acquiring Services

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The U.K. Payment Systems Regulator has launched a consultation on the PSR's proposed approach to assessing the profitability of card-acquiring service providers for U.K. merchants and consumers. The Consultation Paper may be...more

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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - July 2018 #4

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In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal U.S., European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more

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