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EBA Slams Fintechs Over Lax Compliance In New AML Risk Assessment
In its latest risk assessment, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has warned that poor practices and a lack of experience at fintechs, including payments and crypto firms, are undermining efforts to tackle financial crime.
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AI Joint Venture Demonstrates UAE’s Digital and Financial Ambitions
The Middle Eastern state continues to harness financial services as an asset, moving to modernise its payments infrastructure through a public-private initiative involving the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Brazil Minister Rattles Industry With Regulatory Remorse
The government minister responsible for Brazil’s federal betting regulator is considering stricter rules on advertising and online casino games and says he would even outlaw online gambling altogether if given the opportunity.
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Romanian Government Eyes Legislation To Decentralise Gambling Licensing
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced that his government plans to propose a draft legislation that will enable municipal authorities to decide on licences for local gambling outlets.
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Sign up for accessThailand Launches Sandbox For Tourist Crypto-To-Baht Payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an 18-month sandbox, TouristDigiPay, allowing visitors to convert digital assets into Thai baht for spending as e-money, linking regulated asset operators and e-money providers.
Read articleNew Zealand Opens Draft Open Banking Regulations For Consultation
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published draft regulations for comment, marking a step forward in the development of open banking in the country.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: EU Accessibility Act - What Does It Really Mean?
On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act ( Directive (EU) 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services — EAA) became applicable across the European Union. The act covers products and services identified as most important for persons with disabilities and are most likely to have diverging accessibility requirements across EU countries. The EAA affects numerous sectors, including the banking and finance sector, with consumer banking services being highlighted in the directive. Consumer banking services include credit agreements, services linked to payment accounts and the provision of payment services under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).
Read articleUK’s Final Safeguarding Rules Bring Relief, But Challenges Remain
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been applauded for listening to the payments industry’s feedback on its proposed safeguarding rule overhaul, but experts warn that challenges still lie ahead for firms.
Read articleGambling Companies Urged To Prepare Now For New Gibraltar Gambling Act
Gambling companies, including many suppliers, are being advised to contact the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner to assess if they will need a licence under the jurisdiction’s comprehensive new gambling act.
Read articleUS Focus On Stablecoins Leaves It An Outlier As CBDCs Proliferate
As interest in the potential of digital assets grows, regulators and traditional financial institutions are seeking ways to safely and securely adopt the positive features of cryptocurrencies, while offering protections from their worst excesses.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: UAE’s CBDC Is Imminent
On July 31, 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) released a comprehensive report detailing progress towards the introduction of the digital dirham. The report reviews achievements to date, as well as the policy and design framework guiding the development of a secure, trusted and user-friendly central bank digital currency (CBDC) for individuals and businesses.
Read articleChile Senate Sets Up Final Showdown Over Online Gambling
After a Senate vote last week, Chile is now entering the final phases of a multi-year legislative process to regulate online gambling, with several pivotal policy questions due to be answered over the next few months.
Read articlePhilippine Central Bank Suspends In-App Gambling Payments
The Philippine central bank has severed a lucrative payments channel for the online gambling industry, forcing payments providers to suspend in-app transfers with 48 hours’ notice.
Read article‘Black Friday’ Crackdown On Illegal Gaming Cited As Effective Enforcement
Despite active enforcement efforts against offshore gambling websites, state gaming regulators and law enforcement officials believe it requires assistance from the U.S. federal government to effectively address a multi-billion-dollar problem.
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