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SUMMARY:Workshop: FRC Safeguarding Audit – Industry Engagement on Interim Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: FRC Safeguarding Audit – Industry Engagement on Interim Guidance\n Event details \n\nDate: 3rd February 2026\n\n\nTime: 8:30 – 11:00 GMT. \n\n\nVenue: ICAEW Member’s Hall (close to Moorgate tube station)\n\n\nBreakfast and refreshments: Breakfast\, tea and coffee will be provided. Please inform us if you have any dietary requirements as soon as possible. \n\n  \nAgenda \n\n8:30: Guests arrive\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00: Networking and breakfast\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30: Presentation of FRC Safeguarding Audit – What to expect \n\n\n9:30 – 11:00: Roundtable discussion on the FRC’s draft ‘interim guidance’\n\n  \nBackground \nFollowing the Financial Conduct Authority’s publication of Policy Statement (‘PS’) 25/12\, it has mandated that all Authorised Payment Institutions and E-Money Institutions (safeguarding >£100k of relevant funds) must undergo an annual mandatory safeguarding audit\, effective from 7 May 2026.  \nAs a result\, the Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) is in the process of drafting a new Safeguarding Assurance Standard that qualified Safeguarding Auditors must follow to conduct its audit. However\, in the interim\, considering the tight timescale to the 7 May 2026 go-live date\, the FRC is developing an ‘Interim Guidance’ for qualified Safeguarding Auditors. \nThis event from The Payments Assocation’s Regulatory Working Group\, co-hosted by Gladius Assurance\, will explore the FRC’s draft ‘interim guidance’. We are seeking feedback from a wide range of stakeholders at Payment / E-money firms. By attending\, members will have the opportunity to ensure their views are considered on this significant development. \n  \nWhy attend \nThe workshop will cover\, on a Chatham House rules basis\, the following areas: \n\nGain an understanding of the FRC’s draft ‘Interim Guidance’ proposed audit testing scope.\nUnderstand its approach to proportionality and materiality for the Safeguarding Audit.\nShare your views on operational friction points for Payment / E-Money firms.\nShare your feedback on auditor availability and access.\nConsolidate and feed concrete industry views back to the FRC working group.\n\nTarget Audience \n We encourage the following attendance from regulated Payment / E-Money firms: \n\nCFOs\nSafeguarding Officers\nHead of Treasury\nHead of Compliance\nHead of Internal Audit\nLegal\n\nWhat next? \nInsights gleaned from the roundtable will be summarised in a response that we submit to the FRC. \n\nThis event has limited space and is on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/workshop-frc-safeguarding-audit-industry-consultation-on-interim-guidance/
LOCATION:One Moorgate Place\, London\, EC2R 6EA\, One Moorgate Place\, London\, EC2R 6EA\, London\, EC2R 6EA
CATEGORIES:Policy/Stakeholder Engagement Events
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SUMMARY:PA@TheCity February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first PA@TheCity of 2026 for leading insights from the national lead police force for fraud and economic crime. \nWe’re delighted to welcome Nik Adams\, Deputy Commissioner of the City of London Police\, the national lead force for fraud and economic crime and a key part of the UK’s policing and public security framework\, to our upcoming monthly members’ reception. \nJoining us as a special guest\, he will share key highlights on the latest initiatives and operational priorities in the fight against fraud\, offering members timely insight into how law enforcement is responding to emerging threats and working with industry to protect the payments ecosystem. \nThe event will run between 18:00 – 20:00 GMT and\, in addition to the insights from the Deputy Commissioner\, is an outstanding opportunity for in-person networking with industry peers and friends. The evening is being held at The Union Regents Place\, London. \nSimply pick up your badge at registration and join us for a drink or two to catch up with old friends and engage with new members of The Payments Association and their guests. \nDrinks and canapes will be served throughout the evening. \nPlease note: You must be registered to attend this event. We recommend registering ASAP to guarantee entry as we are likely to sell out of tickets. \nHear a welcome speech from: \n \nDeputy Commissioner Nik Adams \nCity of London Police \nNational Coordinator for Economic and Cyber Crime \nNPCC Lead for Financial Investigation and Asset Recovery \nNPCC Lead for Elections
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/pathecity-february-2026/
LOCATION:The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, The Union Regents Place\, 11 Triton St\, London NW1 3BF\, London\, NW1 3BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PA@TheCity
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SUMMARY:FCA'S CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities – part 2 - Consultation evidence session
DESCRIPTION:Following on from our recent community responses to the Bank of England’s consultation on the proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins\, and FCA’s CP25/42 on the prudential regime for cryptoasset firms\, The Payments Association will now be bringing our members together to respond to the FCA’s newest consultation CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities – part 2.  \nThe FCA are consulting on their proposed rules and guidance for firms conducting regulated cryptoasset activities. These include requirements for: \n\nConsumer Duty (read guidance on applying the Duty)\nRedress and Dispute Resolution (DISP)\nConduct of Business Standards (COBS)\nCredit for Crypto Purchases\nTraining and Competence\nSenior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR)\nRegulatory Reporting (SUP 16)\nCryptoasset Safeguarding\nRetail Collateral Treatment in Cryptoasset Borrowing\nLocation Policy Guidance\n\nWho this is for? \n\nFirms planning to undertake regulated cryptoasset activities as set out in HM Treasury’s Statutory Instrument.\nIndustry groups\, law firms\, and trade bodies representing cryptoasset firms\nAuditors and professional advisers in the cryptoasset sector\nConsumer interest groups\n\nIt may also interest: \n\nPolicy makers and other regulatory bodies\nAcademics and think tanks\nIndustry experts and commentators\n\nWe would appreciate as many members attending as possible to ensure our response is comprehensive and representative of the views of our membership. \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/fcas-cp26-4-application-of-fca-handbook-for-regulated-cryptoasset-activities-part-2-consultation-evidence-session/
CATEGORIES:Policy/Stakeholder Engagement Events
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SUMMARY:Innovation vs. Risk: Closing the Trust Gap in Instant Payments
DESCRIPTION:There is a trust gap that threatens consumer confidence and industry progress – as payment innovation accelerates\, so too does fraud. Rising threats such as account takeovers\, synthetic identities and APP scams underscore the double-edged sword of technologies like AI and real-time payments. Recent regulatory changes are fighting back. For example\, mandatory verification of payee (VoP) requirements are reshaping the landscape and reinforcing the need for robust data\, technology and collaboration to rebuild trust across the ecosystem. Is it enough?  \nIn this webinar\, hosted on Tuesday 17th February at 2pm GMT\, we’ll explore how firms can align compliance with innovation\, evolve processes to keep pace with faster rails\, and use real-world examples to inform effective fraud-risk strategies.   \nWe’ll tackle:  \n\nHow are instant payments regulations evolving to balance fraud and financial crime risk? \nHow can compliance and innovation be aligned without creating friction for the end-user? \nWhat operational and data-driven approaches are organisations using now? \nWhere do gaps remain in supporting organisations to manage risk? \n\n  \nHear from: \n \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/innovation-vs-risk-closing-the-trust-gap-in-instant-payments/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Payments Association Regulations 101 - Online Training Course February 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Regulations 101 training course will cover payments regulations and frameworks (e.g. SEPA\, PSD2\, IFR\, Open Banking\, AML and other financial crime related regulations) as well as privacy and security regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR\, incl. SCHREMS II\, PCI DSS and others)\, and their potential overlaps. \nIt will also give an appreciation of the various types of licenses and permissions (and the relevant regulatory bodies) that need to be obtained by the various players in the ecosystems. Where possible\, it will also give an overview of relevant regulations outside of Europe. \nPayments 101 (or similar experience) is a prerequisite\, as payments fundamentals and terminology knowledge is assumed. We highly recommend attending our Payments 101 course beforehand if you don’t have enough relevant experience in the field of Regulation. \nThe course combines presenter-led sessions and thought-provoking videos. Drawing on real life examples\, it weaves together the underpinning principles of legislation and other rules\, with practical considerations. \nCourse content for Part 1: \nPAYMENTS ECOSYSTEMS RECAP (Cards and non-cards) \n\nEcosystem Recap & Strategic Considerations\nRegulatory landscape overview – where regulations fit in\n\nPAYMENTS REGULATIONS \n\nSEPA: what is it\, where does it all fit in?\nPSD2\, including IFR\nOpen Banking\nAnti-Money Laundering\nAuthorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud Prevention\nCBDC\, Stablecoins\, Crypto & Other Considerations\n\nCourse content for Part 2: \nPAYMENTS LICENSES \n\nAISPs\, PISPs\, Open Banking registration (UK)\nPayment Institution Licenses (API\, SPI)\ne-Money Licenses (EMI\, SEMI)\nPractical Examples (e.g. access to RTGS\, e.g. money remitters\, crypto\, FCA register\, etc.)\nCard Scheme Memberships\n\nSECURITY & PRIVACY REGULATIONS \n\nGDPR (incl. ­EU-US Privacy Shield – Schrems II)\nOnline Harms Bill\n­PCI DSS\n3D Secure\nPractical & strategic considerations (e.g. overlaps with other regulations\, permissions\, etc.)\n\nWho should attend? \n\nThis course is suitable for those who have already attended Payments 101 (or gained similar experience)\, as payments fundamentals/terminology knowledge is assumed.\n\n\nFinTech organisations or technology companies needing to get a grasp on all aspects of payments regulations they are trying to incorporate into their business models\n\nWhat will you gain? \n\nAn in-depth snapshot to the applicable regulations in the payments industry\nBetter understanding of how it all fits together and the ability to ask the right questions\nTake-away reference material you will be able to use for a long time\n\n\nSpeaker: Neira Jones\, FBCS\, MsC\nNeira advises organisations of all sizes on payments\, fintech\, regtech\, cybercrime\, information security\, regulations (e.g. PSD2\, GDPR\, AML) and digital innovation. More than 20 years in financial services and technology made her believe in change through innovation & partnerships. She always strives to demystify the hype surrounding current issues and also enjoys her work as an expert witness. She likes engaging on social media and regularly addresses global audiences as a keynote speaker or chair person. \nTestimonials: \n\nAn entertaining and engaging course.\nReally informative\, real life examples and news feeds which give you an overview of how companies are dealing with certain regulations.\nIt was a very good course with a very good speaker with a lot of knowledge about the subject. I would definitely recommend this.\nVery informative and managed to neatly pull together the strands of the regulatory environment in a digestible way. I would recommend the course to compliance professionals or senior managers who need to understand the breadth of regulation that impacts the payments industry and their firm.\n\nThis course is CPD accredited.  In order to receive accreditation for the course\, you must attend the full course.  \nPlease contact Aisha Waris at aisha.waris@thepaymentsassociation.org with any queries.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-payments-association-regulations-101-online-training-course-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regulations 101,Training
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SUMMARY:Breakfast in the Boardroom: Marketing Edition
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast in the Boardroom for Marketers: Credibility\, Differentiation & Growth  \nUK payments marketers face the dual challenge of driving growth while earning trust in an increasingly crowded and sceptical space. With new products and solutions flooding the market every day\, marketing must balance education\, clarity and persuasion — often with limited data\, fewer effective channels and very specific regulatory compliance requirements.\nHow can we build trust-led brands\, communicate real value\, and find sustainable growth channels in a privacy-first\, highly competitive environment?  \nThe Breakfast in the Boardroom series are structured networking sessions\, designed around the challenges central to key departments within the payments business. Join us for a networking breakfast\, followed by facilitated discussion with your fellow marketers on:  \n\nMeaningful differentiation: Standing out in a saturated market where messaging often defaults to similar claims and feature-led narratives. \n\n\nCustomer education and credibility: Explaining complex or unfamiliar propositions without overwhelming audiences or oversimplifying value. \n\n\nData & privacy constraints: GDPR\, consent requirements and reduced tracking limiting personalisation\, insight and optimisation. \n\n\nChannel effectiveness: Rising costs\, signal loss and audience fatigue reducing the impact of traditional performance marketing. \n\nVenue:   \nDe Vere Grand Connaught Rooms   \n61-65 Great Queen Street   \nLondon   \nWC2B 5DA  \n  \nDate:   \n26th February 2026 \n  \nAgenda:    \n08.15am Breakfast & registration     \n08.45am Introduction by facilitators   \n09.00am Roundtables    \n10.00am End of event     \n  \nFacilitators: \n \nChris Hooper                                 \nDirector of Corporate Marketing \nVeriff \n  \n \nAlex Sword \nManaging Editor \nFinancial Services Forum \n  \n \nAngela Casucci \nHead of Marketing and PR \nClear Junction
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/breakfast-in-the-boardroom-marketing-edition/
LOCATION:De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, 61-65 Great Street\, WC2B 5DA\, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, London\, WC2B 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast in the Boardroom
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