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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Système de paiement en temps réel : Paiements Canada publie un guide à l’intention des fournisseurs de services de paiement

Le 21 août 2025, Paiements Canada a publié un guide intitulé Système de paiement en temps réel – Guide de participation pour les fournisseurs de services de paiement (le « guide »), lequel apporte des précisions sur le...more

K&L Gates LLP

Will Payment Stablecoins Mean the End of State Money Transmitter Licensing?

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The GENIUS Act (Act) allows “permitted payment stablecoin issuers”—which term includes nonbanks that are either Federal qualified payment stablecoin issuers (FQPSI) (regulated by the OCC) or State qualified payment stablecoin...more

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PSD3 Impacts - September 2025

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1. Introduction - Given the sea change of PSD2, one might expect the prospect of the proposed PSD3 and PSR to have PSPs groaning at the thought of yet more root and branch reg change projects. However, whilst the proposals...more

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The GENIUS Act - a boost for fund tokenisation

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The recently passed GENIUS Act might provide a major boost for the tokenisation of funds. A regulated, blockchain-based payment mechanism brings the automation of payments by tokenised funds a step closer. Drawdowns and...more

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The New Face of Finance Companies: What Changes with CMN Resolution No. 5,237/2025

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In one of the most relevant regulatory developments in years, the Brazilian National Monetary Council (“CMN”) issued Resolution No. 5,237, dated July 24, 2025 (“CMN Resolution 5,237/25”), establishing a new regulatory...more

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BoE publishes fundamental rules for FMIs

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Following its November 2024 consultation, the Bank of England (BoE) has published final fundamental rules for financial market infrastructure firms (FMIs), a supervisory statement setting out how the BoE expects FMI to comply...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The Georgia MALPB: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Sponsor Banks for Merchant Card Processing Services

The Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) offers a compelling alternative to traditional sponsor bank models by enabling payment processors to directly access card networks like Visa and Mastercard without...more

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Senate Passes Landmark Legislation to Regulate Payment Stablecoins

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On July 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), an act designed to establish a framework for the regulation of “payment...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) und die betroffenen Bankdienstleistungen

Am 28. Juni 2025 tritt das Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) in Kraft. Das Kernziel des BFSG ist es, allen Menschen die barrierefreie Teilhabe am Wirtschaftsleben zu ermöglichen. So ist die Teilhabe an digitalen...more

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PSD3: COREPER approves Council of EU’s amended PSD3 and PSR texts, paving the way for inter-institutional negotiations on final...

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As with the European Parliament’s April 2024 adopted texts, the Council of the EU’s proposed amendments to the European Commission’s June 2023 legislative proposals touch on some significant areas of interest for payment...more

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ECB Decision (EU) 2025/1148 on access by Non-Bank Payment Service Providers to TARGET published in OJ

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The Decision (EU) 2025/1148 of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on 2 June, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision amends Decision (EU) 2025/222 concerning access by non-bank...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Illinois Delays Interchange Fee Ban by One Year

On June 1, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that, if enacted, will delay the effective date of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act by one year, from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The law prohibits financial...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Illinois amendment to delay the effective date of its Interchange Fee Prohibition Act passes both chambers

On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to defer the effective date of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act by one year until July 1, 2026. As previously covered by InfoBytes, Illinois originally enacted...more

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FCA Extends Investment Research Payment Optionality to Fund Managers

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Last month the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out its final rules related to the application of investment research payment optionality to fund managers. This move follows its consultation paper late last year which...more

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Colorado Enacts the Model Money Transmission Act

On April 18, 2025, Colorado enacted the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA) (HB 25-1201), which repeals and replaces the state’s previous Money Transmitters Act. The law updates standards for the licensing,...more

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FCA policy statement on investment research payment optionality for fund managers

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a final policy statement (PS25/4), together with an updated webpage and press release, on final rules extending the new payment optionality for investment research to...more

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An Update on the CSBS Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA)

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The financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with digital payment solutions becoming increasingly integral to both consumers and businesses. Amidst this shift, the Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA) emerged as a...more

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United States: The Continuing Shift to Modern Money Transmission Laws

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Within the past two months, three states have adopted the Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA). The governors of Virginia, Mississippi, and most recently Colorado, signed bills that implement the MTMA, and two other...more

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CMS Proposes Medicare Payment Policies for Hospital Inpatient Services for Federal Fiscal Year 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the fiscal year (“FY”) 2026 proposed rule for Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) (the “Proposed Rule”). Comments to the Proposed Rule...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Colorado Overhauls Money Transmission Law to Align with Multistate Licensing Standards 

On April 16, the Colorado General Assembly enacted House Bill 25-1201, replacing the state’s prior money transmitter law with the Money Transmission Modernization Act (the “Act”). Modeled on the multistate framework developed...more

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New FCA work programme for 2025/26

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its work programme for 2025/26, alongside a press release summarising its approach to supporting the testing of innovative products and new firms. The work programme sets...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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Bank of England discusses opportunities in innovating wholesale payments

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Victoria Cleland, Executive Director of Payments, Bank of England (BoE) has given a speech on innovating wholesale payments: building a resilient and innovative future. In the speech, Ms Cleland discusses the BoE's innovation...more

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UK Treasury policy paper on new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth

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HM Treasury has published a policy paper setting out the next steps to its approach on regulation and regulators. The three overarching actions are: (i) tackling complexity and the burden of regulation; (ii) reducing...more

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Texas Senate Bill 1736 Proposes Allowing Convenience Fees for Electronic Motor Vehicle Payments

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On February 27, Texas State Senator José Menéndez (D) introduced Senate Bill 1736, a piece of legislation aimed at regulating convenience fees associated with electronic payments for motor vehicles. SB 1736 would allow such...more

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