Revised EU payment services rules formally approved by lawmakers
( May 5, 2026, 16:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Parliament’s committee on economic and monetary affairs has approved the overhaul of EU payment services rules, comprising a revised Payment Services Directive and a new Payment Services Regulation. The measures aim to fight payment fraud while strengthening consumer protection and transparency. The parliament and member-state governmnets reached a provisional political agreement in November, which was followed by further technical discussions on the text.Final texts and voting list attached....
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