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EBA Slams Fintechs Over Lax Compliance In New AML Risk Assessment
In its latest risk assessment, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has warned that poor practices and a lack of experience at fintechs, including payments and crypto firms, are undermining efforts to tackle financial crime.
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AI Joint Venture Demonstrates UAE’s Digital and Financial Ambitions
The Middle Eastern state continues to harness financial services as an asset, moving to modernise its payments infrastructure through a public-private initiative involving the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Brazil Minister Rattles Industry With Regulatory Remorse
The government minister responsible for Brazil’s federal betting regulator is considering stricter rules on advertising and online casino games and says he would even outlaw online gambling altogether if given the opportunity.
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Romanian Government Eyes Legislation To Decentralise Gambling Licensing
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced that his government plans to propose a draft legislation that will enable municipal authorities to decide on licences for local gambling outlets.
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Sign up for accessRegulatory Influencer: Payments Authentication - A Global Comparative
Payment authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the person making a payment. It is a fundamental component of card-not-present (CNP) transactions and is a key measure in reducing fraud. This regulatory influencer lays out authentication requirements and exemptions across select jurisdictions in Europe and the Asian-Pacific region.
Read articleAfrican Nations’ Removal From FATF Grey List Offers Boost To Region
The news that Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa are no longer subject to increased monitoring with regard to their anti-money laundering regimes should restore confidence among international payments organisations and open the jurisdictions to cross-border activity.
Read articleAgentic AI and the Next Chapter in Payments Regulation
As the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) begins to affect the payments sector, regulators will need to adapt and evolve existing frameworks to manage the risk to consumers.
Read articleAustralia’s Strategic Approach to Payments Modernisation
By adopting a comprehensive strategy to update systems and regulation, Australia is positioning itself to have a safe, effective and scalable payments infrastructure that can adapt to technological advances and evolving consumer behaviour.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: Colombia’s Bre-B and the State of Instant Pay in Latin America
Across Latin America, government-managed instant payments systems are fostering financial innovation and inclusion, while simultaneously challenging the dominance of cash and other traditional payment methods. Especially with Brazil’s Pix achieving remarkable user adoption rates and transaction volumes in recent years, other regional players have been keen to replicate the system’s success within their own borders.
Read articleRussia Completes Preparations for the Digital Ruble Rollout
The phased rollout of the delayed central bank digital currency (CBDC) could enhance the country’s economic autonomy and regional integration, though questions remain over cybersecurity, regulation and the balance between banks and the state.
Read articleMalta Aims to Accelerate Payments Modernisation by Phasing Out Cheques
The Central Bank of Malta’s (CBM) public consultation aims to encourage wider use of digital payment methods and reduce reliance on cheques, marking a vital step towards a more competitive EU-wide payments environment.
Read articleFed Plans New Account Type to Bring Fintechs Closer to Core Payments
The proposal would give non-bank payment firms direct connectivity to the Fed’s systems, reducing reliance on partner banks and aligning the US with international norms.
Read articleMPs Press UK Treasury On Delays To Critical Third Parties Regime Following AWS Failure
As legislators ask questions, the outage may increase scrutiny of cloud and digital infrastructure providers and prompt financial institutions to review their reliance on foreign-hosted services.
Read articleFCA Findings Bolster Case for Wider Liability in Tackling Romance Fraud
The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) discovery of widespread failings in how financial institutions detect, prevent and respond to romance fraud strengthens the argument for extending liability to social media and telecoms firms.
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