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EBA Slams Fintechs Over Lax Compliance In New AML Risk Assessment
In its latest risk assessment, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has warned that poor practices and a lack of experience at fintechs, including payments and crypto firms, are undermining efforts to tackle financial crime.
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AI Joint Venture Demonstrates UAE’s Digital and Financial Ambitions
The Middle Eastern state continues to harness financial services as an asset, moving to modernise its payments infrastructure through a public-private initiative involving the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Brazil Minister Rattles Industry With Regulatory Remorse
The government minister responsible for Brazil’s federal betting regulator is considering stricter rules on advertising and online casino games and says he would even outlaw online gambling altogether if given the opportunity.
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Romanian Government Eyes Legislation To Decentralise Gambling Licensing
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced that his government plans to propose a draft legislation that will enable municipal authorities to decide on licences for local gambling outlets.
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Sign up for accessAnalysis: FCA Guidance On Preparing Financial Information – Payments, E-Money and Crypto Firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) updated guidance on preparing financial information for authorisations emphasises that firms must be ready, willing and organised to comply with both existing and future rules.
Read articleAnalysis: FCA Guidance On Good And Poor Practice In Authorisation And Registration Applications
A recent publication from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) provides insight into where firms are succeeding and failing when completing authorisation and registration applications.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: Leveling the Field - PSPs Weigh In on the Next Phase of the US Open Banking Rule
Over the past year, a series of developments, including a legal challenge and a change in presidential administration, have led to ongoing back-and-forth over the Open Banking rule’s status and implementation. Most recently, in August 2025, the CFPB issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) highlighting four key issues in the rule’s implementation.
Read articleRegulatory Reforms Bring Kazakhstan Closer To Cryptocurrency Adoption
The National Bank’s plan for widespread digital asset adoption could result in a comprehensive legal framework by early 2026, yet unanswered questions about cryptocurrency’s legal status suggest that significant work remains to be done.
Read articleSingapore Weighs Verification Of Payee Rules
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is exploring account name–number matching to reduce transfer errors and fraud, building on global experience and preparing for alignment with evolving international standards.
Read articleMEPs’ Question Aims To Force The European Commission To Address Debanking
The call for stronger safeguards underlines growing pressure on regulators to define banks’ obligations, protect access rights and prevent the misuse of reputational risk.
Read articleNew Malta Dear CEO Letter Notes Progress On DORA Compliance But Flags Gaps
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has identified meaningful progress in operational resilience compliance, but warns that shortcomings in testing, incident management and outsourcing oversight could undermine sector stability.
Read articleLatest Phase Of Innovation Underlines EU’s Commitment To Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) expects the digital euro to drive innovation in payments and improve financial inclusion as it enters the next phase of experimentation.
Read articleMerchant-Initiated Transactions Potential Roadblock For PSD3
Trade associations’ concerns about refund rights in the European Council’s position on the third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) could slow the progress of the EU’s updated regulatory framework for payments.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: Tokenisation In Fund Management
Some consider tokenisation the third revolution in asset management, predicting that billions of dollars’ worth of value will flow to investors and financial institutions in the coming years. The technology is already being integrated into investment management, and fund managers prepared to adopt it may gain a competitive advantage.
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