Russia Pelts Sanctions Curveball At Card Schemes
International card schemes may face new compliance headaches in Russia after laws were passed designed …
Norway: Financial Supervisory Authority Announces Transition Scheme for Strong Customer Authentication
On August 20, 2019, the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) announced that it will grant an …
Portugal: Council of Ministers Publishes Resolution to Create Coordinating Council of Financial Institutions
On August 20, 2019, the Council of Ministers published Resolution No. 140/2019, which approves the …
Poland Supports SCA Delay For Online And Contactless Card Payments
Poland’s financial regulator will delay enforcement of new strong customer authentication (SCA) rules and is …
Retail Groups Rail Against New Visa Scheme Fee
Visa is set to introduce a new scheme fee for payments that use the 3D …
Aussie Banks Rapped Again Over Contactless Debit Routing
Australia’s central bank has again told off banks and acquirers for failing to comprehensively roll …
German Banks 'Astonished' As BaFin Takes Tough Stance On APIs
German banks have expressed their shock at a letter from the country’s financial regulator saying …
UK: Gambling Commission Announces Consultation on the Use of Credit Cards for Online Gambling
On July 24, 2019, the Gambling Commission announced in a press release its intention to …
UK Regulator Eyes Ban On E-Wallets For Gambling
The UK gambling regulator has said it is considering restricting or banning the use of …