4MLD and WTR2 in force from end of June
The UK has implemented the 4MLD WTR2 just in time with the Money Laundering Regulation 2017 coming into force today. While the…
The FCA wants you to sign up for PSD2 Email Updates
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has introduced a handy feature allowing you to receive FCA PSD2 Email Updates - you can sign…
PSD2 TPP Access Rules RTS – where are we now?
One of the most debated issues with the upcoming PSD2 relates to the access rules for TPPs (those being payment…
PSD2 Security Obligations – prepping for the new regime
PSD2 Security Obligations PSD2 has added many additional compliance obligations on the firms that fall within its scope – perhaps…
Are you 4MLD & WTR2 ready?
The 26 June 2017 deadline is fast approaching to implement 4MLD and WTR2 Many organisations will now be finalising their…
It’s official! PSD2 has now been published in the OJ.
The revised Payment Services Directive (EU 2015/2366) has now been formally adopted and published in the Official Journal on 23 December…
Interchange Fee Rules are in force from 9 December
The cross border interchange fee rules become effective on 9 December. This means that merchants (and hopefully consumers) should see the…
PSD2 adopted by the EU Council on 16 November
The PSD2 was finalised by the Council of Ministers on 16 November 2015. As stated in the press release from…
The UK FCA’s new Regulatory Sandbox initiative
The FCA has published a report to the HM Treasury on the feasibility and practicalities of developing a regulatory sandbox…
PSD2 Access Rights – Vocalink’s White Paper
One of the significant changes proposed by PSD2 is the right of Third Party Payment Providers (TPPs) to be granted access…