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Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules

City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Contactless card payments could become unlimited under plan to scrap £100 cap

The Financial Conduct Authority announced plans to scrap the £100 cap on contactless card payments

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

UK contactless payments could go above £100 or become unlimited

Financial watchdog says proposals to allow providers to set own limits would be more convenient for shoppers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Staff at payments watchdog ‘told on Tuesday that organisation will be abolished’

Boss David Geale told MPs he is ‘hugely proud’ of how staff at the Payment Systems Regulator reacted, having been briefed on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Bank transfer fraud reimbursement limit set to be cut under new plans

The limit, which is due to come into force from next month, could be reduced from £415,000 to £85,000.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

APP fraud reimbursement ‘still largely depends on who victims bank with’

The Payment Systems Regulator has published authorised push payment scam reimbursement figures for banks and building societies.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

FCA: One in 10 interest-only mortgage holders may be ‘overly optimistic’ on debt

The Financial Conduct Authority said people should discuss options with their lenders.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Risks and opportunities from green mortgages highlighted by FCA boss

Green mortgages can play an increasingly significant role in helping borrowers reduce emissions from their homes, according to the FCA’s David Geale.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023