5/28/2025 3:02:16 PM The Spanish data watchdog ramps up enforcement with fines totalling over €35.5 million in FY24 By Ceyhun Pehlivan The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has recently published its FY24 report. The report shows a significant rise in the total value...
5/20/2025 7:22:28 PM European Parliament drafts demand for Commission to spell out how financial regulation applies to AI By Victoria McGowan A committee of the European Parliament has published a draft report on the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector. The...
5/19/2025 10:13:05 AM UK to regulate buy-now, pay-later: Your next instalment is due By Harry Eddis Arjun Lakhani Frances Hodgkins Olivia Murphy Fiona Garrahan Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less The Government has taken the next step towards regulating buy-now pay-later. It is laying the legislation that will bring BNPL agreements...
5/19/2025 9:01:47 AM Asia Fintech and Payments regulatory update - May 2025 By Peiying Chua Alex Roberts Teguh Arwiko Gabriella Savastano +1 more... Show less Welcome to the Linklaters Asia Fintech and Payments regulatory update for May 2025 – a horizon scan where we flag key updates for fintech...
5/19/2025 8:55:47 AM The price of privacy compliance: What Google’s Texas settlement signals for Big Tech By Ieuan Jolly Kris Ekdahl Caitlin Potratz Metcalf Toby Irenshtain +1 more... Show less Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton has announced a $1.375 billion settlement with Google resolving two lawsuits brought by the state...
5/16/2025 2:56:14 PM EU guidance suggests firms may need to train clients and service providers on AI By Raza Naeem Simon Treacy The EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to make sure that their staff understand the AI they use. In a new Q&A...
5/14/2025 11:17:26 AM Issues for Boards: Managing AI risk in 2025 - updated guidance By Jennifer Calver Elton Qemali Just two years ago, generative AI was a novelty. Today it’s everywhere. Early AI discussions centered on legal topics such as copyright;...
5/13/2025 1:11:42 PM Consumer deep dive: Understanding fake reviews under the DMCC By Jonathan Ford Helen Crossley Tom Clare Kim Rust +1 more... Show less The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has direct enforcement powers in consumer protection law under the Digital Markets...
5/12/2025 3:04:41 PM UK & EU Fintech and payments regulation update - May 2025 By Harry Eddis Richard Hay Simon Treacy Frances Hodgkins Arjun Lakhani Olivia Murphy +3 more... Show less In this monthly update, we summarise the latest legal and regulatory developments for firms in the payments sector.
5/9/2025 4:07:40 PM New rules to protect against de-banking: what payment service providers need to know By Simon Treacy Francesca Mitchell HM Treasury has finalised measures designed to curb de-banking. New legislation adds new conditions for banks, e-money firms and other...
5/6/2025 12:21:07 PM The FCA reviews how firms’ international payments pricing transparency stacks up against the Consumer Duty By Olivia Murphy While in the last week the FCA has been busy in other areas (including the crypto space), it has also found time to publish feedback on...
4/30/2025 1:28:41 PM FCA shares AI themes and launches AI test service By Fiona Garrahan Sara Cody Simon Treacy The Financial Conduct Authority is stepping up its work on AI in financial services. The results of its recent AI Sprint show how...
4/29/2025 5:16:58 PM UK sets out draft law for regulating cryptoassets By Richard Hay James Morris Simon Treacy The UK Government has released draft legislation for regulating cryptoassets. The legislation defines the scope of which assets and...
4/29/2025 11:44:27 AM Bank of England considers financial stability implications of AI By Simon Treacy Elton Qemali The Bank of England is closely monitoring the implications of how artificial intelligence is used in financial services. In a new report...
4/25/2025 11:05:10 AM Consumer deep dive: Understanding unfair commercial practices under the DMCC By Jonathan Ford Helen Crossley Tom Clare Kim Rust +1 more... Show less In the first of a series deep dives, we explore the new rules on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets Competition and...
4/23/2025 9:05:21 AM Asia Fintech and Payments regulatory update: April 2025 By Peiying Chua Alex Roberts Teguh Arwiko Welcome to the Linklaters Asia Fintech and Payments regulatory update for April 2025 – a horizon scan where we flag key updates for...