.svg)
Insights
Your window into the complex world of compliance and regulations
Our industry experts regularly spend time with lawmakers, regulators and industry participants to get to the heart of regulatory issues. We deliver our expert insights across multiple media to ensure timely delivery of information to meet your everyday needs.
From quick blog insights through to industry events, we provide you with the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to help you make the right business decisions, staying compliant and gaining a competitive advantage.
FCA 'Name And Shame' Plans Concern UK Financial Sector
Plans by the UK financial regulator to "name and shame" companies under investigation could cause reputational damage and a loss of business for companies that are later found to be innocent, people in the industry have warned.
Read more
Nium Notches Up Licences In Over 40 Countries, As APAC Revenue Doubles
Cross-border payments firm Nium is seeing rapid growth in Asia-Pacific, a trend that its regional manager puts down to being "hyper licensed" and to working closely with local regulators.
Read more
U.S. Gaming Regulators Push Back Against Dave & Buster's Betting Plans
U.S. gaming regulators and lawmakers believe the move by prominent arcade chain Dave & Buster鈥檚 to incorporate peer-to-peer wagering into its loyalty app will violate state gambling laws.
Read more
Brazil System Standards Open Door For Loyalty Bonuses
Brazil has continued to roll out regulations for online gambling by releasing detailed technical standards for betting and gaming systems via an ordinance that also implies that licensed operators will be able to offer retention bonuses for players.
Read moreThank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Premium Content
Our premium content is available to users of our services.
To view articles, please log in to your account, or sign up today for full access:
Sign up for accessFrench Ombudsman Publishes 2023 Report
France鈥檚 National Gambling Authority (ANJ) has published its gaming mediator report for 2023, which included 1,523 requests for intervention.聽
Read articleFinnish Draft Licensing Law Expected Next Month
A major update on the future of Finland's licensing regime is expected next month, but key questions remain over possible advertising restrictions and requirements for B2B suppliers and payment service providers.
Read articleDaily Dash: Oklahoma Crypto Legislation Gets Stamp Of Approval
Oklahoma has new crypto rules on the way, while Canada's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing agency (FINTRAC) has issued a new report uncovering the risks associated with cryptocurrency ATMs for illicit financial activities.
Read articleHow Will Mastercard Vie For Domestic Transactions In China?
As Mastercard prepares to start processing domestic transactions in China, it may be too late in a country that has mostly leap-frogged credit and debit cards in favour of mobile wallets.
Read articleSaudi Arabian E-Wallet Rules Go Out For Comment
Digital wallet operators in Saudi Arabia will have to keep "detailed records" on transactions and obtain "full knowledge" of their customers before opening an account, under draft rules sent out for comment on Wednesday.
Read articleNews In Brief: May 13-May 17, 2024
Finns look to prosecute British man over six-digit gambling fraud, Bulgaria's President has not vetoed advertising ban, Mirage casino in Las Vegas to begin its transformation and Australian officials alarmed over Sportsbet pick'em involvement.
Read articleAlabama Governor Frustrated Over Legislature's Inaction On Gambling
Negotiations behind the scenes during the final day of the Alabama legislative session failed to secure the extra vote needed for gaming legislation, leaving the state's governor frustrated at the inability of lawmakers to put the issue on the ballot for voters to determine.
Read articleU.S. Operators Face VIP Responsible Gaming Challenges
Although leading U.S. operators say they are disciplined in cutting off access for VIP customers when their gambling becomes problematic, some acknowledge the issue can be more challenging when those customers represent a significant portion of their revenue.
Read articleIllegal Spanish Lottery Operator Escapes Authorities For Decades
Last week, when Spain issued its biannual list of fines for infractions, it was hard to miss that an operator called ONDEE had been slapped with an eye-watering 鈧35m penalty.
Read articleDaily Dash: Philippines To Launch Stablecoin Pilot Backed By Central Bank
Philippines鈥 largest crypto exchange has announced a stablecoin pilot under central bank supervision, while Indonesia and the UAE have signed an agreement to promote the use of local currencies in bilateral trade.
Read article