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Revolut and Visa file legal challenges over PSR's plan to cap fees

Finextra

Revolut and Visa have filed legal challenges against the Payment Systems Regulator over the UK watchdog's decision to cap interchange fees on cross-border online payments, according to the Financial Times.

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Are Debit Card Surcharges Legal? What Businesses Need to Know

Stax

This article explores the legal landscape surrounding surcharges, shedding light on the intricacies of state and federal laws and strategies for small businesses to manage processing costs. Learn More Are Debit Card Surcharges Legal? Let’s start with the elephant in the room: are debit card surcharges legal? Get in touch!

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Singapore’s Competition Regulator Says No Merger Notification from Grab, GoTo

Fintech News

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) acknowledged media reports on the possible deal and advised the companies to seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with Singapore’s competition laws. The regulator remains open to discussions through its merger notification and pre-notification processes.

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Credit Card Surcharge Guidance: A State-by-State Overview of Surcharging Laws

Stax

Some nationwide rules that apply to surcharging are: the surcharge rate is capped at 4% (3% for Visa) of the total transaction, businesses mustn’t use surcharging to earn a profit, surcharging doesn’t apply to debit cards, customers need to be informed of the program, and the surcharge has to be listed clearly in the receipt.

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Navigating RBI’s 2025 Gold Loan Directives with our Comprehensive Loan Management System

M2P Fintech

Additionally, the enforcement of the 75% Loan-to-Value (LTV) cap was uneven, and risk weights were incorrectly applied. Loan-to-Value (LTV) Cap and Tenure The draft reiterates the LTV cap of 75%, ensuring responsible lending. This makes it easy to ensure that bullet repayment loans are capped as per regulatory guidelines.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

The enforcement of MiCA provides clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainties and fostering confidence among market participants. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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The Instant Verdict Is In For Legal Disbursements

PYMNTS

Why are checks holding on so powerfully in the world of legal payouts? The answer is complicated, Edwards noted, because legal payouts are more complex and varied than most people realize. When most people think of legal disbursements, Edwards noted, they tend to think about what he calls “large life event” payments.

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