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As Brexit Looms, FinTech Firms Scramble For Lithuanian Licenses
As Brexit Looms, FinTech Firms Scramble For Lithuanian Licenses
February 08, 2019  |  International

With Britain set to leave the European Union on March 29, financial companies from Britain and elsewhere are scrambling to secure electronic money institution licenses...

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EBA To Banks: Prepare For Brexit
EBA To Banks: Prepare For Brexit
December 17, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Banking Authority (EBA) told European banks on Monday (Dec. 17) to prepare for Brexit and the possible sudden withdrawal of Britain from the...

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UK To Put Stricter Policies In Place To Make Social Media Safer
UK To Put Stricter Policies In Place To Make Social Media Safer
May 21, 2018  |  Regulation

The U.K. is introducing new laws to make social media safer. According to Reuters, British lawmakers want to tackle “the Wild West elements” on the...

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Britain’s $2B Royal Commerce Boon
Britain’s $2B Royal Commerce Boon
April 28, 2018  |  Retail

Spring has been called the season of renewal — new birth and new life — and it doesn’t get much better than the announcement of a marriage...

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US And UK Blame Russia For NotPetya Virus
US And UK Blame Russia For NotPetya Virus
April 17, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

The United States and Britain have accused Russia of releasing a cyberattack that impacted computers around the world and could be used to launch offensive...

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Big Tech Poaches Cyber Talent From Britain’s Spy Agency
Big Tech Poaches Cyber Talent From Britain’s Spy Agency
December 29, 2017  |  Personnel

The U.K.’s spy agency is having a hard time retaining high-tech workers, who are being poached by technology companies. Citing the annual report from the...

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Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
July 18, 2017  |  Brexit

In preparation for Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), many banks are assessing their operations and scouting out new spots. One of the latest...

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PSR Offers Up Annual Report and Regulatory Roadmap
PSR Offers Up Annual Report and Regulatory Roadmap
July 12, 2017  |  Regulation

The latest annual report by the Payments System Regulator, which oversees the British payments industry, debuted Thursday – and gives a nod to the competitiveness...

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Commuting’s a Drag, But Contactless Can Ease the Misery
Commuting’s a Drag, But Contactless Can Ease the Misery
July 08, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

Summer’s here, and the commute is likely sticky and dreary and just as long, or longer as it ever was.  We waste too much time...

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