AFME: EU Financial Data Regulatory Compliance (PSD/PSR)

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has recently expressed its views on the European Commission's proposals regarding Financial Data Access (FIDA) and Payment Services (review of the Payments Services Directive (PSD) and the new Payment Services Regulation (PSR)). AFME envisions these proposals as an opportunity to access broader data sets, thus enhancing the operations of banks and fostering innovation in various sectors. The association also welcomes the possibility of "reasonable" compensation for data within FIDA, which is seen as a key to ensuring fair cost allocation and competition. However, AFME has emphasized the need for careful consideration of potential risks, such as data monopolies and exploitation, especially with the new data sharing obligations imposed on banks. To tackle these issues, AFME stresses the need for a level playing field, interoperability with existing frameworks, standardized practices across sectors, and fair compensation systems.

AFME's Endorsement: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Data Regulation and Compliance

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has recently expressed its views on the European Commission's proposals regarding Financial Data Access (FIDA) and Payment Services, which include the review of the Payments Services Directive (PSD) and the new Payment Services Regulation (PSR). AFME's endorsement for fair compensation in the EU's legislative proposals has significant implications for the future of the data economy.

AFME envisions these proposals as an opportunity for banks and financial institutions to access broader data sets, enhancing their operations and fostering innovation across various sectors. By advocating for "reasonable" compensation for data within FIDA, AFME emphasizes the importance of fair cost allocation and promoting competition. This endorsement aligns with the potential impacts highlighted in the previous analysis, including a more equitable distribution of costs, discouragement of data monopolies, and the incentivization of high data quality.

The endorsement also recognizes the wider implications of these proposals in the global digitization context. Prioritizing interoperability with existing frameworks would enable the EU's integration into global data markets and facilitate the exchange of innovation and standards. This emphasis on interoperability strengthens the competitiveness of the EU's data economy, ensuring it remains connected to global developments.

However, AFME acknowledges the need for careful consideration of potential risks associated with the new data sharing obligations imposed on banks. They emphasize the importance of a level playing field, standardized practices across sectors, and fair compensation systems to address concerns such as data monopolies and exploitation. Mitigating efforts by banks and financial institutions, as suggested earlier, will be crucial to staying compliant and adapting to potential changes in the regulatory landscape.

The timeline for these changes will depend on the progress of the European Commission's proposals and subsequent legislative processes. Banks and financial institutions should closely monitor developments, engage in relevant discussions, and actively participate in shaping regulations that support fair compensation, competition, and innovation in the data economy. By doing so, they can navigate the evolving regulatory environment and position themselves to leverage the benefits of broader data access while addressing potential risks.

AFME's endorsement serves as a call for balanced implementation of the legislation, considering the interests of all stakeholders. By striking the right balance, regulators can foster an environment that encourages data-driven growth, promotes competition, and safeguards against monopolistic practices, ultimately benefiting the financial sector and the broader economy.

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The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) is the voice of Europe’s wholesale financial markets. We represent the leading global and European banks and other significant capital market players.

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