Tag: FinTech regulation

Government unveils £250m plan to combat rising fraud

The UK government has unveiled a major new strategy aimed at disrupting organised fraud networks, including the launch of a dedicated Online Crime Centre...

New FRA framework targets risks in non-bank finance expansion

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has introduced a new regulatory framework designed to govern the establishment, management and closure of branches operated by companies...

Basel Committee sets new rules on third-party risk

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a new set of principles aimed at strengthening the sound management of third-party risk across the...

Korea to expand cardholder payback for phishing losses

Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is preparing significant reforms that could allow credit card users affected by voice-phishing and smishing scams to receive compensation. The...

EU reforms promise safer payments and fewer hidden fees

EU lawmakers have reached a landmark agreement to overhaul the bloc’s payment services framework, paving the way for tighter fraud protections, greater transparency on...

Indian FinTech market faced a sharp 48% funding drop in Q3...

Key Indian FinTech investment stats in Q3 2025: Indian FinTech funding dropped by 48% QoQ in Q3 Average deal value fell to $11.9m as...

BSP targets stricter rules for payment data compliance

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening its oversight of the payments industry with a proposal to impose tougher penalties on operators that...

UK cemented its place as the main European FinTech hub with...

Key European FinTech investment stats in Q3 2025: European FinTech funding dropped by 42% YoY UK firms secured half of the top 10 deals...

India reinforced its position as the main FinTech hub in Asia...

Key Asian FinTech investment stats in Q3 2025: Asian FinTech deal activity fell by 19% YoY in Q3 Indian firms accounted for over a...

ASIC slashes red tape, calls for further simplification

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a landmark report revealing that it has removed more than 9,240 pages of regulation this...

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