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EC modernises its anti-fraud efforts with €34m deal

August 14, 2023

Data lies at the heart of combating fraud in the EU. 

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UAE plays catch-up with open banking regulations

August 14, 2023

As Saudi Arabia begins issuing technical certifications to banks and fintechs, the UAE’s open banking framework remains some way off.

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What do the EU PSD3 proposals mean for the payments sector?

July 31, 2023

Payments firms have a host of changes to reckon with.

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Why do banks close accounts, and how does it impact customers?

July 27, 2023

Is the closing of bank accounts discriminatory, or symptomatic of a culture of “over-compliance”? 

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US banks face stricter rules with Basel III

July 26, 2023

The Fed’s Basel III endgame could increase banks’ capital for trading by 60%. 

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UK Supreme Court ruling offers clarity for banks

July 25, 2023

The UK’s highest court’s decision is a relief for banks, but their vigilance to customer fraud is still essential.

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Changing supervision for good

July 24, 2023

Recent turmoil has once again returned attention to the central role of banking supervisors in changing banking for good.

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ESG enforcement actions are banks’ biggest worry

July 21, 2023

With ESG becoming more top of mind, and litigation and regulatory enforcements on the rise, is it any wonder that bank heads of litigation and legal counsel are finding it difficult to sleep at night? 

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UK Consumer Duty to change the face of finance

July 13, 2023

Challenger banks are predicted to outflank traditional banks when the rules come into force at the end of the month.

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China’s banks forced to learn new operational rules

July 7, 2023

While China’s banks continue on their growth path, they must adapt to new banking rules and a more challenging economy.

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