UK Payments Regulator to Be Abolished and Absorbed by Financial Watchdog
MSN
"Britain's payments regulator will be abolished and its remit absorbed by another financial regulator, the government said as it aims to cut red tape in favour of growth. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), which oversees systems including MasterCard and bank transfers, tackles problems such as fraud, excessive fees and lack of competition among banks and payment providers. The payments watchdog will be wrapped within the FCA, the government said, providing a single point of contact for businesses and ultimately reducing expenses.."
