Week In Brief - January 21, 2022
A short roundup of some of the week’s payments news you may have missed. This …
Fintechs ARE Challenging Big Banks' Grip, FCA Says
Despite the financial impact of the pandemic, greater competition in retail banking has been able …
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Regulators Crack Down On Crypto Advertising
The UK, Spain and Singapore have all unveiled plans for strict rules on crypto advertisements …
FCA Cancels EU Firms' Permissions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cancelled temporary permissions of four European firms and warned …
Cyprus Gets Crypto Downgrade In MONEYVAL Evaluation
A new report into Cyprus’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing progress calls for better compliance …
EU Payment Fraud Data Not Showing Full Story
The latest report from the European Banking Authority reveals some unusual fraud levels across the …
Apple Swipes Left On Dutch Dating App Ruling
In the first-ever concession of its kind, Apple has announced that it will allow third-party …
EU And UK To Further Diverge In Key Payment Regulations In 2022
For the UK and the EU, the issues surrounding strong customer authentication, and its parent …
U.S. Regulators To Step Up Their Crypto Enforcement In 2022
Congress is unlikely to legislate crypto in the U.S., but there is likely to be …