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FinCEN Issues Warning On Terrorism Financing
Payments firms must look out for red flags indicating that they are being used to transfer funds to terrorist group ISIS and its global affiliates, US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has said.
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European Commission Accuses 13 Member States Of Missing DORA Deadline
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against 13 EU member states for failing to fully transpose the flagship Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) into national law by the January 17 deadline.
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Trump Administration To Scrap Corporate Transparency Act For US Citizens, Companies
In the latest twist to the rollout of the Corporate Transparency Act, the Trump administration has vowed to exempt US citizens and companies from its controversial beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
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SEC Issues Staff Statement On Meme Coins, Describes Them As 'Collectibles'
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that meme coins, such as the one issued by President Trump, are akin to "collectibles" and will not be considered "securities".
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Sign up for accessChilean Issuers To Bear The Brunt Of New Fraud Reporting Obligations
A new consultation from the Chilean financial watchdog seemingly increases the rules imposed on issuers when it comes to fraud liability, coming just two months after the last public consultation on the topic.
Read articleUS Senators Challenge Administration Over Trump’s Rumoured Binance Ties
Senate Democrats are demanding answers from the Trump administration following reports of behind-the-scenes meetings between Treasury Department officials and executives from the heavily enforced against crypto giant.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: What Does The FCA’s Five-Year Focus On Growth Mean For UK Payments Firms?
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has announced that growth will be a “ cornerstone” of its new five-year strategy, alongside its primary objectives of consumer protection, market integrity and competition in the interests of consumers.
Read articleAI In Spotlight As MPs Press Financial Services Industry On Risks To Customers
Lawmakers in the UK have raised concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services, warning that without robust safeguards it could put vulnerable consumers at risk and undermine trust in the sector.
Read articleCFPB Regulatory Bonfire Sees Dozens of Guidance Documents Withdrawn
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has withdrawn dozens of guidance documents affecting a wide range of financial services, including remittances, payments, retail banking, credit cards and consumer credit.
Read articleUK Banks Set Out Cost Of Compensation For IT Outages
In letters to the Treasury Select Committee published last week, Nationwide, HSBC, TSB and Lloyds Bank revealed the level of compensation they face for IT outages affecting their banking services earlier this year.
Read articleCentral Bank Accounts Cannot Safeguard Funds Under PSD2, Says EBA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has ruled out payments and e-money firms being able to use their new access to central bank settlement accounts to meet safeguarding compliance requirements.
Read articleMisleading Websites Leave Malta Unpleased With Crypto Firms
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning to licensed crypto-asset firms in the country after a supervisory review revealed widespread deficiencies in the way these companies present themselves online.
Read articleThe Capital One/Discover Merger: A Challenge To Card Schemes Or Business As Usual?
Approved last month, experts suggest that the much-anticipated deal could herald a new era for the credit card market, but politicians are less enthusiastic.
Read articleWithdrawal Of Faster Payments Procurement Direction Makes Way For National Payments Vision
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has officially revoked Specific Direction 3 (SD3), the regulatory requirement mandating competitive procurement for Faster Payments infrastructure.
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