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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.

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.