PSR

PSR Fines Bank of Ireland UK £3.7m for Confirmation of Payee Failure

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has fined Bank of Ireland UK £3.7m for failing to implement the Confirmation of Payee system by the required deadline. This failure left over 1.14 million new payees and approximately £6.9 billion in payments unprotected against fraud.

Payments Forward Plan Published

The Payments Vision Delivery Committee, comprising HM Treasury, the Bank of England, the FCA, and the PSR, has published the Payments Forward Plan. This plan outlines upcoming initiatives in retail and wholesale payments, including digital assets, to foster a trusted, world-leading payments ecosystem.

PSR Consults on Card Fee Transparency and Governance Standards

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is consulting on new standards to increase transparency and governance in card scheme and processing fees. These measures aim to provide businesses with clearer pricing information and ensure fee-setting is evidence-based, following a market review that found a lack of competition and clarity.

High Court Upholds PSR Powers to Cap Card Fees

The UK High Court has upheld the Payment Systems Regulator's (PSR) powers to cap cross-border interchange fees, following a legal challenge. This decision allows the PSR to proceed with its analysis and potential implementation of fee caps, aiming to reduce costs for UK businesses.

Ashley Alder Appointed New PSR Board Chair

Ashley Alder has been appointed as the new Chair of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) Board, effective January 26, 2026. This appointment coincides with the planned consolidation of the PSR into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where Alder also serves as Chair.