Norwegian Court Backs Controversial Payment Blocking Regime
Offshore gambling and payments companies have suffered another setback in their rolling battle to defeat …
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 …
EBA Rejects Industry Suggestions For Open Banking 'Guestbook'
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has further narrowed the lane for fintechs when it comes …
UK Firms Seek Strong Authentication Leniency On Contactless Cards
UK firms are hoping to seize on regulators’ increasing leniency around incoming strong customer authentication …
UK: Government Consults on Smart Data Review Proposals
On June 11, 2019, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy released a consultation …
FCA Agrees To Six-Month 'Transition Period' On Open Banking Reforms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to give banks and third-party providers an …
E-Money Trailblazer Enters Administration After FCA Enforcement Action
E-money firm ipagoo has collapsed after being ordered by UK regulators to stop providing payment …
Ministers Call For New FCA Powers To Tackle Regulatory 'Grey Areas'
UK lawmakers have called for greater powers to be granted to the country’s Financial Conduct …
Australia Eyes Open Banking 'Testing Ground' As Data Sharing Becomes Law
Legislation to launch open banking in Australia has passed parliament after months of delays, but …