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UK Calls on Social Platforms to Crack Down on Finfluencers
Regulation // April 26, 2026

England’s financial watchdog said social media platforms are not properly policing illegal financial promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Revolut Picked to Test Stablecoins in UK’s Regulatory Sandbox
Blockchain // February 25, 2026

Revolut is among four companies being tapped to test stablecoin use in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
Regulation // December 19, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Zilch Enters the ‘Payments Tent’ With FCA License
Payment Methods // December 11, 2025

Consumer payments platform Zilch has secured a payment services license in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges

December 10, 2024
A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks, mainstays of financial services that have been around for decades — even centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Will Regulators’ Public Shaming Blunt Innovation?

June 05, 2024
The respective online “walls of shame” that U.S. and U.K. regulators have proposed to erect — spotlighting companies under various investigations — may have a chilling effect on competition and...

UK Edges Closer to BNPL Regulation as Consultation Kicks Off

February 15, 2023
The U.K. has launched a long-awaited consultation aimed at regulating the BNPL sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams

December 24, 2021
This Christmas, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking the fight against fraud to a whole new musical level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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PayPal, Visa and Mastercard Face UK Competition Investigation

May 06, 2026
British competition regulators have launched an investigation into PayPal, Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

UK Calls on Social Platforms to Crack Down on Finfluencers

April 26, 2026
England’s financial watchdog said social media platforms are not properly policing illegal financial promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Revolut Picked to Test Stablecoins in UK’s Regulatory Sandbox

February 25, 2026
Revolut is among four companies being tapped to test stablecoin use in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

December 19, 2025
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for...