Regulatory alignment and lighter-touch US rules are opening new routes for cross-border investment and shaping the future of UK-US payments.
New global stablecoin rules are accelerating adoption, shaping demand for US debt, and pressuring the UK to finalise its own framework to stay competitive.
Our Financial Crime 360 report reveals rising fraud risks, uneven tech readiness, regulatory divides, and strong investment ahead.
UK merchants face their most complex regulatory phase in a decade, with new enforcement powers, fraud rules, and payment reforms reshaping strategy.
The FCA’s new safeguarding regime introduces daily reconciliations, monthly reporting, and stricter audit rules for payments firms, taking effect from May 2026.
New UK safeguarding rules take effect in May 2026. Join Howden and Clear Junction in London on 4 November to explore what’s changing and how to prepare.
Infographic: UK SMEs weigh up the pros and cons of open banking, revealing a fragmented but growing interest in account-to-account payments.
Our Financial Crime 360 report reveals rising fraud risks, uneven tech readiness, regulatory divides, and strong investment ahead.
The Q4 roadmap sets out upcoming changes to safeguarding, instant payments, open banking and crypto regulation across payments
Private settlement networks promise speed and efficiency, but can payments leaders safely embrace innovation without sacrificing transparency and regulatory oversight?
The UK Sanctions Perceptions Survey invites organisations to share experiences to help HMG improve compliance and reduce barriers to business.
Stablecoins are moving from niche crypto tools to regulated financial instruments, with new global rules reshaping trust and adoption.
Join the Fox Williams webinar on 7 October to explore the FCA’s new safeguarding rules for payments and e-money firms, with expert guidance and Q&A.
Firms seeking FCA Authorisation must ensure consistent business plans, permissions, and SMF roles to avoid delays, rejection, and regulatory concerns.
Join PKF and Thistle Initiative’s 9 October roundtable as experts discuss the new CASS 15 regime, key requirements, compliance steps, and the FCA’s future direction. Register for our CASS 15
The FCA’s new CASS 15 Supplementary Regime, effective May 2026, introduces enhanced safeguarding rules for payment and e-money firms.
Gladius has launched the first CPD-certified training on the FCA’s new CASS 15 regime, helping firms prepare for compliance ahead of the May 2026 deadline.
Payall Payment Systems today announced the publication of ‘Regulating Fintechs: From Defense to Offense,’ a new whitepaper authored by Jonathan Tyce that reframes the regulatory debate around fintech oversight. For
Complyport, MAP S.Platis, Quadprime, MAP Risk Management Services, MAPiTek and MAP FinTech Merge to create a global AI-powered regtech powerhouse under the UK-based ComplyMAP Group A new era in global
Discover resources, insights, and tools to help payment and e-money firms prepare for the FCA’s new CASS 15 safeguarding regime by May 2026.
FCA delays statutory trust plans but confirms new safeguarding rules. Firms must comply by May 2026, with early planning key to readiness.
FCA unveils landmark safeguarding rules for UK payments firms, effective May 2026—new audits, reconciliations, returns, and governance duties.
FCA’s PS25/12 introduces new safeguarding rules for UK payment and e-money firms, boosting consumer protection and compliance oversight. The UK financial services landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the
FCA lifts retail ban on crypto ETNs from October 2025, setting strict compliance rules to balance investor choice with robust protections. The growing mainstream acceptance of cryptoassets has increased demand
FCA fines firm £1.1m for systemic MiFIR reporting failures—nearly 925k inaccurate reports over five years. Robust controls are essential.
EBA flags high ML/TF risks in FinTech, RegTech & crypto. Weak CDD, AI-driven fraud & poor governance demand urgent AML/CTF action.
OFSI warns of rising crypto sanctions risks—incl. DPRK-linked hacks & under-reporting. Firms must strengthen AML/KYC & sanctions controls.
Wire Transfer Regulation is moving from background task to core control. Strong frameworks and complete data are now critical for compliance.
FCA’s new CASS 15 rules take effect in May 2026, strengthening safeguarding for payment and e-money firms with a CASS-style framework.
FCA PS25/12 introduces new safeguarding rules for payment and e-money firms, effective May 2026—firms must act now to ensure compliance.
UK merchants face their most complex regulatory phase in a decade, with new enforcement powers, fraud rules, and payment reforms reshaping strategy.
European financial institutions face rising fraud, regulatory pressure, and compliance fatigue—modernisation is now essential for resilience and risk reduction.
CASS 15 imposes strict safeguarding rules on payments firms. Learn what’s required by 2025 and download the guide to stay compliant.
Q3’s updated UK NRA reclassifies EMIs as high risk for ML and TF, prompting debate across the sector on compliance, innovation and proportionality.
Payments regulation roadmap Q3 2025 UK and Europe highlights key compliance updates including SEPA Instant FCA safeguarding crypto rules and horizon scan.
UK Chancellor’s Mansion House speech sets Q3 regulatory agenda with Leeds Reforms targeting investment, fintech growth, and financial system rewiring.
Fintech’s audit processes remain manual and fragmented. Automating evidence collection and audit trails is key to scaling compliance in Q3 and beyond.
Baker McKenzie outlines key changes to the EU AML framework, including the new AMLA authority and a single rulebook replacing national implementation.
Quickly assess your firm’s GRC maturity with fscom’s new self-assessment tool—receive a tailored scorecard, heatmap, and peer benchmark in under five minutes.
Ten key regulatory developments merchants must track in 2025–26, from fraud liability to fee reform, stablecoins, and accessibility.
The UK’s new stablecoin rules offer regulatory clarity for issuers, setting the stage for future integration into mainstream payments.
The UK’s new crypto regulation redefines compliance for payments firms, requiring FCA authorisation and raising standards across the sector.
Bondora has selected Tuum’s cloud-native core banking platform to support its transition to a licensed digital bank and unify operations across the EU.
On Wednesday 14th May, Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, will host its ‘Multiverse’ community event, in London. Sumsub Multiverse is an exclusive global event series that converges key players
A Consumer Duty webinar on 15 May will provide insights into FCA priorities, industry practices, and key considerations for firms in the payments sector.
Your quarterly overview of the key regulatory changes impacting payments—what’s happening, what’s coming, and what actions to take
The PSR’s upcoming consultation on the Reimbursement Claims Management System (RCMS) explores if and when its adoption should be mandated for payment firms.
Visa’s new VAMP program introduces stricter dispute thresholds—merchants must adopt tools like RDR, OI, and CE 3.0 now to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
