U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

FCA Calls For Lenders To Curb ‘Unacceptable’ Fees

FCA Calls For Lenders To Curb ‘Unacceptable’ Fees
FCA Calls For Lenders To Curb ‘Unacceptable’ Fees
March 07, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K.’s financial watchdog, has found that some lenders are inflicting their credit card customers with an “unacceptable” number of...

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Barclaycard Inks Deal With UnionPay
Barclaycard Inks Deal With UnionPay
March 05, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Barclaycard, the U.K. payment company, announced Tuesday (March 5) that it has inked a new partnership with UnionPay International, a unit of China UnionPay. Get...

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UK Fines Countrywide In AML Crackdown
UK Fines Countrywide In AML Crackdown
March 05, 2019  |  Regulation

U.K. estate agent Countrywide has been fined £215,000 (more than $283,000 USD) for failing to comply with the country’s money laundering prevention rules. Get the Full...

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Brexit Prompts EU Watchdog To Urge Protection Of Consumer Deposits
Brexit Prompts EU Watchdog To Urge Protection Of Consumer Deposits
March 03, 2019  |  Europe

Ahead of the U.K.’s potential departure from the European Union, the bloc’s banking watchdog is imploring member states to protect the deposits of customers. While national...

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Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?
Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?
February 27, 2019  |  International

After the delay, the deluge? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Hacks On UK Financial Services Firms Jump In 2018
Hacks On UK Financial Services Firms Jump In 2018
February 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Data breaches at financial services companies in the U.K. jumped fivefold last year, underscoring how the industry is a prime target for hackers. Get the...

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May Delays Brexit Vote As Late As March 12
May Delays Brexit Vote As Late As March 12
February 25, 2019  |  Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has delayed a vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facebook CEO, UK Officials To Meet Over Fake News, Regulation
Facebook CEO, UK Officials To Meet Over Fake News, Regulation
February 21, 2019  |  Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, is holding meetings with U.K. officials on Thursday (Feb. 21) to discuss fake news and new internet regulations....

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Walmart Asda Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock
Walmart Asda Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock
February 21, 2019  |  Retail

It looks like the deal to merge Sainsbury’s with Walmart-owned Asda could be in fatal trouble — after a ruling by the Competition and Markets Authority...

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