US, Europe lock arms on payments regulation
Payments Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
and European regulators have joined forces to monitor digital payment concerns, including those related to buy now, pay later financing and big tech market participation.
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Payments Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
and European regulators have joined forces to monitor digital payment concerns, including those related to buy now, pay later financing and big tech market participation.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
I guess that this is logical as my last line was that government control of cryptocurrencies is “not so easy for cryptocurrencies that have … The post Regulating the cryptocurrency markets appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The EU would require big tech companies, like Apple and Google, to offer their customers payment services through the new digital identity wallet if the regulation is approved.
Perficient
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with.
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For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Regulatory cryptocurrency regulations are most fluid at the state level. State Regulations. SEC Regulation. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ).
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Europe's biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy, Reuters reported. In a joint statement Friday (Sept. The association declined to comment, Reuters reported.
Perficient
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Recognizing that regulated and non-regulated financial institutions seek to engage in cryptocurrency and crypto asset activities, the three largest federal bank regulators, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, recently issued a joint statement on crypto assets.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 27, 2020
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation posted a notice on its website Thursday (Dec. The Journal quoted China Renaissance Securities analyst Charlie Chen as having said, “The government believes it is the time to have better control of market competition.”. a Chinese manufacturer of microwave ovens, the WSJ reported.
Perficient
MARCH 1, 2021
The secret to understanding timing and creating truly impactful communications hinges on a deeper understanding of HIPAA’s definition of marketing. These days, I spend quite a bit of time strategizing with marketing leaders to leverage these platforms for marketing automation.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 1, 2021
If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 6, 2020
The proposed regulations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are expected within the next few weeks and are almost certain to guide the actions of a newly announced government digital watchdog, FT reported. FT quoted an unnamed government spokesman saying of upcoming new regulations: "We are committed to making the U.K.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
As government regulators in China increase tech industry oversight, Tencent said it will comply with new laws intended to curb antitrust activities and tighten FinTech acceleration, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday (Nov. The regulators are looking more closely at transaction-based platforms, Lau said, per Bloomberg.
Gonzobanker
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Now is the time for bankers to engage lawmakers in how the crypto and digital asset market shapes up. Well, Gonzobankers, the smart, idealist and self-declared revolutionary crypto kids just bought themselves a future of regulation — intricate, overbearing, and frustrating regulation, and regulation that the market will now demand.
PYMNTS
MAY 9, 2019
European Union antitrust regulators are going to fine seven banks for manipulating the foreign exchange market, according to reports. regulators. Credit Suisse was charged by EU regulators last year with the same charge, Reuters reported.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
European regulators are taking a hard look at Apple Pay amid concerns that it may be using its market position to crowd out rival mobile wallet services. market and European regulators have started to ask questions of various market participants to weigh in on Apple's behavior.
Perficient
MAY 5, 2022
IDC recently included Perficient in the “Loan Collections-Recovery” category of its “ Market Glance: Worldwide Consumer & Small Businesses Lending Digital Transformation Strategies, Q2 2022 (Doc # US49009422, April 2022).” The IDC Market Glance offers an overview of the landscape for consumer and small business digital lending.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
trillion trade finance gap that continues to plague the global market. Trade finance players, including corporates, banks and regulators, are finally ready to embrace modernization and technology. As a highly regulated area of financial services, trade finance has struggled to enter the digital age. The RegTech Opportunity.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
While helpful, the availability of affordable financing for SMBs is not necessarily typical of a market in which smaller firms can struggle to access funding. And when federal funding runs dry, SMBs will continue to need financing to remain viable and thrive in a post-pandemic market. The High-Risk Perception.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Regulators and lawmakers, however, can latch onto digital currency efforts as they must monitor and also supervise such stablecoins. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Robinhood has come under the watchful eye of regulators — this time in Massachusetts. State regulators are set to file a complaint on Wednesday (Dec. 16) saying that the stock-trading platform failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations.
American Banker
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As nonbank entities expand their market share in many traditional banking services and are increasingly intertwined in the banking system, regulators' approach to leveling the playing field has been incremental and situational.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 18, 2022
18) that it plans to regulate cryptocurrency advertising like other financial products and ensure that promotions are “fair, clear and not misleading,” according to a Bloomberg report. 17), Spain’s market regulator enhanced controls on crypto-related ads, saying they must include a warning that investors risk losing all their money.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2020
But in doing so, it will now face more scrutiny from regulators, Bloomberg reported. Regulation will be more of an issue for crypto companies the bigger and more ubiquitous they become, Bloomberg reported. Bitcoin has had a good year despite numerous global challenges, becoming more popular than ever.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2020
UK Regulations to Create New Digital Markets Unit. antitrust regulators are creating a Digital Markets Unit that will be given the duty to enforce rules applicable to Big Tech firms. That new division will fall under the country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Apple Faces $12M Fine Over iPhone Marketing.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 20, 2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued new draft rules that seek to rein in any non-bank company that dominates at least half of the payments market or combination of two companies that dominate at least two-thirds of the market.
The Paypers
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The European Union has agreed on the legal text for licensed crypto firms, by passing the landmark Markets in Crypto Asset regulation (MiCA).
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
In recent years, the market has gone from one struggling with high financial illiteracy and limited card acceptance, to a bright spot in Europe for FinTech innovation. Regulation is perhaps the strongest driver of Lithuania’s FinTech-friendly environment. But financial regulatory compliance can be a headache for any market.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
According to Mexican regulators, the two companies in charge of the country's credit and debit settlements represent "a near monopoly," and big businesses need to sell shares in those companies, the Associated Press (AP) reported. In addition, Mexican payment systems often break down and make it more difficult to use cards.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2021
After having its $37 billion dual IPO pulled by Beijing, Jack Ma’s Ant Group is working fast to overhaul operations to comply with government regulations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Jan. Chinese financial regulators called Ma and his leadership team to answer questions on the eve of the company’s stock market debut.
Perficient
APRIL 2, 2021
Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. These technologies are also used to better target marketing in retail and customize trade recommendations in wealth management. Credit Decisions. Textual analysis.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The British government is establishing a new Digital Markets Unit tasked with enforcing laws that apply to Big Tech companies, such as Google and Facebook , authorities announced in a press release. s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the agency that oversees enforcement of antitrust laws. According to the U.K.
CFPB Monitor
JULY 21, 2020
The CFPB currently has a job posting for the position of Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Regulations. Thomas Pahl, who was named CFPB Deputy Director earlier this month , has held the position of CFPB Policy Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Regulations since April 2018.
Bank Innovation
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The Japanese Financial Services Agency, or FSA, has signed a fintech letter of cooperation with Swiss regulators the Financial Market Supervisory Authority, the agencies announced yesterday.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
A German markets regulator has filed a complaint with prosecutors alleging that shares of Wirecard were manipulated by someone who potentially had prior knowledge of a forthcoming damaging article written by the Financial Times , according to Reuters. . Wirecard’s stocks fell after the Jan.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
A network to better coordinate financial innovation among federal and state regulators is being launched by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in partnership with several states, the agency said in a press release. State regulators in every state were invited to join. .
PYMNTS
JANUARY 18, 2018
Regulation has undoubtedly acted as a catalyst to major financial services trends in areas like small business (SMB) lending, faster payments and, most recently, open banking and collaboration with FinTechs. In its Global Banking Outlook 2018 survey , EY assessed 221 financial institutions across 29 markets. Optimism Up.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Compliance with financial regulations market-to-market around the globe is increasingly automated yet relies on the same human emotion that undergirds all forms of exchange: trust. In other words, banks and financial institutions (FIs) have an obligation to make sure you are who you claim to be.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Ant Group 's initial public offering (IPO) could be delayed by six months and its valuation reduced by quite a lot after its delay this week, a report from the Financial Times says, as new regulations come into play. 3), one day after Beijing debuted a set of regulations that would have forced Ant Group to re-do its business model.
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Bobsguide
OCTOBER 20, 2018
State regulators are to take a more hands-on approach to regulating and engaging with financial technology developments, according to Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, who was speaking as part of a panel at this year’s Money20/20. “I can’t.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Russia's federal anti-monopoly service (FAS) has accused Booking.com of reportedly violating antitrust laws in the country and abusing a dominant market position, according to Reuters Monday (Dec. And our government regulator wants to handcuff us,” and claimed the new rules would give more advantages to foreign competitors.
PYMNTS
JUNE 12, 2020
regulators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced Friday (June 12) the probe will determine whether the transaction will reduce competition and raise prices for goods or services. We are prepared to show regulators that this acquisition is positive for consumers, developers, and content creators alike.”.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
India’s competition watchdog is taking aim at Google for allegedly abusing its market power to push its payments app in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. And in exchange for being allowed to use Google Play’s payment system, app developers are required to pay a 30 percent commission, Indian antitrust regulators said.
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