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February 13, 2024The new mandate requires payment providers to facilitate instant payments in 10 seconds or under
Europe’s banks heading into precarious times, experts warn
February 8, 2024Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds, Europe’s banks have proved remarkably resilient so far. How long can it last?
FCA’s fincrime powers under fresh scrutiny after Iran sanctions disclosure
February 7, 2024New questions are being asked after Lloyds and Santander UK were accused of allowing Iranian front companies to evade Western sanctions
EU ESG law should end ratings ‘Wild West’ and ‘boost’ investor confidence
February 7, 2024Agreement on EU regulation offers the possibility for separate E, S and G ratings
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Everything old is new again, even in banking
February 7, 2024Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?
PSD3 tries to keep pace with open banking expansion
February 1, 2024Open banking users are expected to exceed 100 million in 2024, but the market relies on trust building, experts say
Transition planning or just greenwashing?
January 31, 2024No one seems to have a clear definition of what makes a robust transition plan
UK sets global blueprint for APP fraud reimbursement
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