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PayPal-iZettle Deal Probed By UK Regulators

PayPal-iZettle Deal Probed By UK Regulators
PayPal-iZettle Deal Probed By UK Regulators
September 21, 2018  |  Partnerships

As reported by the Financial Times on Friday (Sept. 21), the United Kingdom’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority said, in what is known...

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Bitcoin Daily: UK, China Issue Crypto-Related Warnings, Russian Police Seize 20 Crypto ATMS
Bitcoin Daily: UK, China Issue Crypto-Related Warnings, Russian Police Seize 20 Crypto ATMS
September 04, 2018  |  Bitcoin

U.K.’s financial services providers watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has sent out a warning about three crypto-related firms that have been operating without a...

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UK Debt Advice Providers Lack Funding To Keep Up With Demand
UK Debt Advice Providers Lack Funding To Keep Up With Demand
August 27, 2018  |  Europe

As consumer debt levels in the U.K. are on the rise and debt collection groups are reportedly not paying voluntary contributions, providers of debt advice...

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GDPR Thins The Herd For Online And Mobile Advertising
GDPR Thins The Herd For Online And Mobile Advertising
August 23, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

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UK Government Urged To Break Up Financial Reporting Council
UK Government Urged To Break Up Financial Reporting Council
August 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. government heard calls this week to break up its Financial Reporting Council (FRC), separating the body’s audit watchdog and corporate governance roles into...

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UK To Fine Critical Companies With Weak Cybersecurity
UK To Fine Critical Companies With Weak Cybersecurity
January 30, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Critical companies in the United Kingdom could face a hefty fine – up to £17 million ($24 million) – if they don’t ensure that their...

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In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
November 30, 2017  |  Cash

British banknotes are practically royalty. According to research in the new PYMNTS Global Cash Index™ U.K. Analysis, physical currency is still king (and queen) of...

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NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
November 29, 2017  |  Cash

When it comes to payment usage in the U.K., cash is as close to British royalty as payments get — and not just because Queen Elizabeth...

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