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Bank of England Denies Conflict With Government Over Revolut Banking License
August 08, 2025

Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey reportedly denied a media report that the central bank and the U.K. government had a “falling out” over delays in allowing Revolut a full banking license. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
August 08, 2025

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will continue to engage with the industry as it works to establish a new standard-setting body for open banking later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Retailer’s Win Court Battle Over Debit Interchange Fees
August 07, 2025

A North Dakota judge has fired the starting gun on what could become the biggest reset of U.S. debit card economics since the Durbin Amendment itself, 14 years on — as an order came down vacating the Federal Reserve’s 2011 swipe fee cap. Get the...

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FCA Intros Protections for Customers When Payment Firms Fail
August 07, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority introduced new protections for payment firms’ customers. 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....

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Race to Instant Onboarding Accelerates as FDIC OKs Pre‑filled Forms
August 05, 2025

For banks racing to turn digital account opening into a single click, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) just flashed a regulatory green light. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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OCC Rates Six Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
August 01, 2025

Six banks were rated “outstanding” in the latest list of banks examined for Community Reinvestment Act compliance by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fed Lets Banks Get Tax Information Numbers From Third Parties
July 31, 2025

The Federal Reserve said Thursday (July 31) it joined other federal banking agencies in allowing banks and credit unions to obtain customers’ tax information numbers from a third party, rather than directly from the customer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google Loses Appeal in Antitrust Case Brought by Epic Games
July 31, 2025

Google reportedly lost an appeal in which it sought to overturn a ruling in an antitrust case that requires it to make changes to its app store, Google Play. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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DOJ Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Amex GBT Acquisition of CWT
July 29, 2025

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) said Tuesday (July 29) that the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed its antitrust lawsuit challenging the company’s acquisition of global business travel and meetings solutions provider CWT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...