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FCA Seeks More AI Regulation as Agents Take Over Finance
Artificial Intelligence // July 06, 2026

British regulators are calling for tougher AI rules amid the rise of agentic banking services. 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,...

UK Reduces Capital Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers
Cryptocurrency // June 30, 2026

The U.K. has introduced new digital asset regulations as part of its ongoing quest to become a cryptocurrency hub. 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...

FCA Sees Tests Ahead as Pay Later Law Goes Into Effect
Legal & Regulation // June 25, 2026

Starting next month, new pay later protections go into effect for British consumers. 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....

FCA Boss Warns AI is Moving Faster Than The Law
Artificial Intelligence // June 24, 2026

A top U.K. finance watchdog says regulations cannot keep pace with artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Economists Say Voluntary Data Sharing Won’t Save Competition

May 26, 2026
There is a version of the data-sharing debate that sounds reasonable on paper. Dominant firms agree to participate in industry-led data pools. Smaller competitors gain access to the insights they need. Markets open up. Innovation spreads. Everyone benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
BNPL Set to Come Under Supervision of UK’s FCA

July 13, 2026
This week marks a new era for buy now, pay later (BNPL) products 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 this form, you agree to […]

FCA Seeks More AI Regulation as Agents Take Over Finance

July 06, 2026
British regulators are calling for tougher AI rules amid the rise of agentic banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UK Reduces Capital Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers

June 30, 2026
The U.K. has introduced new digital asset regulations as part of its ongoing quest to become a cryptocurrency hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

FCA Sees Tests Ahead as Pay Later Law Goes Into Effect

June 25, 2026
Starting next month, new pay later protections go into effect for British consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...