The Central Bank of Ireland just reported a 27% surge in payment fraud. Here's what it means for payment service providers.

1️⃣ Central Bank of Ireland — Payment fraud increases by 27% to reach €179 million in 2025
The regulator reported that total payment fraud losses increased by 27% to reach €179 million during 2025.
This development directly impacts financial institutions, payment service providers, and consumer protection teams operating across Ireland.
Firms must strengthen their internal transaction monitoring, active fraud prevention controls, and consumer protection measures.

2️⃣ Malta Financial Services Authority — Professional Investor Fund – Ref: 2026-32
The regulator published a formal settlement notice detailing a compliance resolution for a professional investor fund.
This enforcement action directly affects fund administrators, professional investors, and compliance managers in Malta.
Funds must verify their adherence to regulatory reporting standards and internal governance policies to avoid penalties.

3️⃣ Health and Safety Executive — Baked goods company fined £333,333 after worker suffers broken arm
The regulator fined a baked goods company £333,333 after a worker suffered a broken arm during a workplace accident.
This enforcement action targets food manufacturing firms, commercial bakeries, and workplace safety compliance officers in Great Britain.
Businesses must ensure all workplace safety protocols and machinery guards are fully compliant to avoid severe penalties.

4️⃣ Bank of England — Macroeconomic dynamics of the output floor
The central bank published a staff working paper examining the macroeconomic dynamics of the capital output floor.
This prudential research primarily impacts banking groups, financial analysts, and capital requirements risk teams.
Firms should analyze how these output floors might influence their long-term lending models and financial stability.

5️⃣ Single Resolution Board — SRB provides update following major accident on its premises
The board issued an operational update via press release after a major accident occurred on its office premises.
This operational risk event affects European financial institutions and the board's direct industry counterparties.
The agency will continue monitoring its operational resilience, cybersecurity, and financial stability frameworks.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Europe Radar · Friday 04 Sep 2026
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