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
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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