Mete Feridun Chair at EMU Centre for Financial Regulation and Risk
The new Payment Services Directive (PSD3) proposed by the European Commission (EC) on 28 June 2023 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the financial services industry. Designed to address emerging fraud risks and ensure that the European Union's (EU) financial sector remains adaptable in the face of digital transformation, PSD3 place...
02 July 2023 /payments /regulation Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Retired Member
Something has to be done to reduce the gargantuan amount of time it takes European consumers on average to get through checkout on an eCommerce website. That was our main takeaway from the PhocusWright EU 2023 that took place earlier this month in Barcelona. The European eCommerce landscape is often characterized by a slow checkout process, with an...
29 June 2023 /payments /regulation The future of Payments in Europe
Anna Monteiro Global Head of Business and Product Development at www.solutions-atlantic.com
By all reports, investment money is flowing into Japan. With the Nikkei up over 30% this year, it appears that Japan is on the other side of its “lost decade”. The Nikkei has not been this high since the 1990’s. So, what’s driving this renewed interest in the 3rd largest economy (based on nominal GDP) in the world? For starters, Japan is showing s...
27 June 2023 /regulation /markets RegTech
Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd
The lending universe heavily relies on credit data in assessing an individual's creditworthiness. This information is collected and analysed by CRAs, like Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, generating credit scores that guide lenders in their decision-making process. Nevertheless, a critical choice confronts lenders: should they depend on a single...
26 June 2023 /regulation /retail Financial Services Regulation
Ray Connolly Sales Director at Regtick
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies have witnessed exponential growth in recent years, revolutionising various sectors. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Governing and regulating AI and ML are crucial to ensure ethical and accountable use of these technologies, protecting individuals, society, an...
16 June 2023 /regulation /devops Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Daniel Schlaepfer CEO at Select Vantage Inc
Following lengthy disagreements between Europe’s various decision makers surrounding the practice of Payment for Order Flow, the EU Commission – the European Union's executive body – has proposed a compromise through which PFOF will be banned, albeit in a targeted manner. While the European Parliament had proposed banning the practice outright, so...
12 June 2023 /regulation /markets MiFID
Yahya Mohamed Mao Head of Business Development & Marketing at Swiss GRC
In the race to embrace digital transformation, both the European Union and Saudi Arabia have embarked on distinct journeys. The EU, represented by its Digital Finance Package, seeks to revolutionize its financial landscape, while Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 propels it towards a diversified economy. This article examines the progress made by both re...
12 June 2023 /regulation /markets Financial Transformation
Mick Fennell Business Line Director and Head of Payments at Temenos
Money20/20 in Amsterdam comes at a pivotal time for the payments industry. Europe itself is seeing a surge in instant payment initiatives set to reshape the payment landscape. Embedded finance is gaining momentum, allowing companies to seamlessly integrate financial services into the customer experience. Additionally, ISO 20022 SWIFT and RTGS roll...
08 June 2023 /payments /regulation SEPA and European Payments
John Goodale Executive Director, Head of Europe at Ubiquity
In one of the biggest shake-ups to how fintech firms approach their customer experience (CX) strategies, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is introducing new Consumer Duty rules that will come into force at the end of July for a range of existing and new card accounts, bank accounts, consumer credit, and other financial products like mortgag...
08 June 2023 /regulation Customer Service 2015-2019-2025
Stan Cowan
Check fraud is a persistent issue, even in our rapidly evolving digital world. The crime may seem almost antiquated, but it poses a real threat to both individuals and businesses. With this in mind, we'll delve into understanding check fraud, its various forms, the impact it has, and most importantly, the preventive measures that can be taken. Che...
07 June 2023 /regulation /crime Financial Risk Management
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