Sumsub has launched a free AML Fundamentals course, offering practical, expert-led training to help professionals tackle evolving financial crime risks.
Firms seeking FCA Authorisation must ensure consistent business plans, permissions, and SMF roles to avoid delays, rejection, and regulatory concerns.
Payall Payment Systems now supports live transactions on the FedNow Service, enabling US institutions to offer instant payments and modernise service.
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.
PXP has launched Checkout Components, a customisable enterprise solution designed to reduce cart abandonment and optimise e-commerce payments.
Banks are winning consumer trust in disputes, but easy chargebacks are hurting merchants and fuelling a cycle of rising refund claims
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Payall can now process live transactions on the FedNow Service, offering instant payments to US institutions following testing and certification.
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.
No-code platforms are entering payments, easing integration and compliance hurdles, boosting innovation, and raising new governance challenges.
Paysecure has launched a dynamic, fully customisable cashier solution that boosts conversion, reduces fraud, and gives merchants deep user insights.
ClearBank expands its real-time banking and payments services to corporates, enabling efficiency, embedded finance, and modern customer experiences.
The Bank of England sets out a “multi-money” vision for UK payments, supporting stablecoins, innovation, and interoperability while safeguarding trust.
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
Clear Junction has launched an on-chain stablecoin transfer service, bridging regulated banking with blockchain payments for financial institutions. Clear Junction, a specialist in global payments and banking infrastructure for regulated
Friendly fraud now accounts for most card fraud claims – but it’s merchants, not criminals, who are punished. The system needs urgent reform. In the modern payments ecosystem, merchants operate
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With EU passporting, fintech-friendly regulation and a thriving ecosystem, Malta is emerging as Europe’s premier payments gateway. Malta offers full membership benefits of the European Union, Eurozone and Schengen Area,
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
AI is transforming fraud detection, but false positives and opaque models risk eroding trust. Firms must embed explainability to stay compliant
As rural branches close, SMEB delivers cash, card and digital solutions that help SMEs stay secure, efficient and connected. The disappearance of traditional financial services from rural high streets has
PXP, the omnichannel global payment platform, today announces a new partnership with Zeal, an innovative fintech disrupting the retail payments experience. The partnership brings together seamless payment technology and intelligent
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (SUISSE) SA expands its use of Cleafy’s Fraud XDR platform to combat rising instant payment fraud. Banca Popolare di Sondrio (SUISSE) SA has expanded its use
Edenred Payment Solutions partners with Hnry to power its UK launch, bringing automated tax and payments support to sole traders.
Exactly.com adds Bizum to its platform, giving UK merchants access to 27m Spanish users and boosting cross-border e-commerce growth.
Payment friction drives nearly 94% of abandoned travel bookings. Paysafe helps OTAs and airlines cut drop-offs with local, seamless payments.
Travel businesses must offer secure, seamless multi-currency payments to boost conversions, reduce friction, and support global expansion.
Entersekt wins Best Authentication Innovation, recognised for fraud prevention that reduces scams, enhances security, and preserves UX Entersekt, a global leader in digital banking fraud prevention and payment security, today
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.
Flutterwave’s H1 2025 review shows doubled margins, 20% TPV growth, new U.S. licences, African expansion, and global partnerships driving scale. Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has released its half-year
Building modern payments? Join our webinar with thinkmoney for lessons on scaling, compliance & delivering smarter financial experiences.
FCA delays statutory trust plans but confirms new safeguarding rules. Firms must comply by May 2026, with early planning key to readiness.
Clear Junction expands named vIBAN access to licensed crypto providers, strengthening compliant fiat infrastructure for digital assets.
FCA unveils landmark safeguarding rules for UK payments firms, effective May 2026—new audits, reconciliations, returns, and governance duties.
Maayan powers global e-commerce growth with acquiring in 150+ countries, 30+ currencies, multi-currency accounts, and seamless payouts.
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.
FCA data shows 49% of complaints are about cards & payments, 56% upheld. Slow resolutions erode trust—banks must act to rebuild confidence.
BNPL’s future isn’t just finance—it’s experience. Embedded at checkout, powered by fintech, it drives loyalty, sales & financial inclusion.
Our Financial Crime 360 report reveals rising fraud risks, uneven tech readiness, regulatory divides, and strong investment ahead.
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.
A global survey of 260+ leaders reveals payments at a crossroads: AI opportunities, rising fraud risks, skills shifts, and strong optimism.
FCA PS25/12 introduces new safeguarding rules for payment and e-money firms, effective May 2026—firms must act now to ensure compliance.
