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Brazil Outlaws Grey Market In Surprise Strike
Operators in Brazil who have not already applied for a licence have been told they must exit the market completely by October 1, in a surprise announcement by the country’s regulator.
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Payments A Key Focal Point As EU Commission President Sets Out Her Priorities
Ursula von der Leyen, now in her second term as European Commission president, has set out her plans for the new college, with her priorities including topics such as payments, data and AI.
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Nigeria Issues New Directives To Strengthen Payment Infrastructure
In a new circular, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced guidelines intended to improve the country’s payment infrastructure.
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U.S. Gaming Regulators Have Few Options To Deter Illegal Sports-Betting Market
States with legal and regulated sports betting have a stake in cracking down on offshore sportsbooks, which they claim are operating illegally while evading taxes and consumer protections.
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Sign up for accessRegulatory Influencer: BNPL Rules Come To the UK
The UK’s new Labour government has launched a public consultation on proposals to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The plan aims to apply the Consumer Credit Act to these services, ensuring that consumers receive clear information, avoid unaffordable borrowing, and have stronger rights in case of disputes.
Read articleEcuador Lifts Ban On Sports-Betting Advertising
With little fanfare, the President of Ecuador has removed a ban on sports-betting advertising from the country’s communications law.
Read articleNew York Congressman Campaigns For Federal Oversight Of Sports Betting
U.S. Representative Paul Tonko took his campaign to pass federal sports-betting legislation to upstate New York last week where he heard college athletes and coaches offer details of the social-media harassment they have received from gamblers.
Read articleBNPL Firms Enthusiastic As UK Government Unveils Legislation
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms and other stakeholders have applauded the UK’s new Labour government for introducing regulation that will bring firms into the scope of supervision from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Read articleFATF Overhauls Greylist Rules To Help Poorer Nations
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced significant changes to its criteria for greylisting countries, shifting its focus towards nations that pose greater risks to the global financial system while providing relief to the least developed countries.
Read articleDaily Dash: UK Stats Reveal APP Fraud Down, CNP Fraud Up
UK Finance has reported a surge in card-not-present (CNP) fraud, while Klarna has announced that it is now available via Apple Pay, following the demise of Apple’s own buy now, pay later service.
Read articleWise Becomes First Non-Bank To Gain Direct Access To Japan's Payment System
Wise has received a coveted regulatory approval in Japan, becoming the first non-bank firm to gain direct access to the country’s domestic payment system.
Read articleIreland's Next Steps After Passing Historic Gambling Law
With one final minor hurdle to clear, Ireland’s new era of gambling regulation is on the cusp of finally commencing, but a clear timeline for its next steps is still unclear.
Read articleDutch Regulator Threatens Curaçao Operator With Daily Fines
The Netherlands Gambling Authority has warned it will issue BlockDance with daily fines for offering illegal gambling, after it initially complied with an order to block Dutch players.
Read articleNews In Brief: October 21-October 25, 2024
Brazil's Supreme Court has indicated it is likely to rule in favour of the states in erasing two provisions of the country's gambling law.
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