Principal Card Scheme memberships with providers like Visa, Mastercard and China UnionPay are the best way to take control of your payment service products. But what it takes to get access to these schemes is often seen as a mystery. Unlike most questions, getting a...
On 7 October 2024, the UK’s financial landscape will undergo a seismic shift with the introduction of the Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud reimbursement rules.These new regulations, led by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), will impose mandatory reimbursement...
In response to growing concerns about safeguarding practices in the payments and e-money sector, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a detailed consultation paper (CP24/20), proposing significant changes aimed at enhancing consumer protection, raising...
In a recent letter from the FCA, sent on 1st August 2024, some payments and Emoney firms were reminded of their responsibilities regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR). As financial crime continues to evolve, regulators have stressed that firms in the payments...
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audits are essential for ensuring that your Payment Services or Emoney firm retains both its licence and its banking relationships. A critical component of these audits is the proper documentation and evidence of internal policies and...
As the digital payments landscape evolves, businesses that service and support merchant payments are increasingly exploring the role of becoming their own merchant acquirer. Understanding the intricacies of becoming a merchant acquirer, the benefits it offers, and the...
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