The UK has long been considered a leading force in devising fintech-friendly regulation. But a new set of reforms set to roll out next Monday tackling the rising issue of authorised push payment (APP) fraud is testing this thesis for some young companies in the space.
Analysis
October 1, 2024
UK fintechs scramble ahead of new fraud compensation scheme
From October 7, the UK will become a testing ground for world-first regulation on fraud reimbursement
6 min read
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