Payment services and e-money

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This subtopic provides guidance on the regulated activity of issuing electronic money in or from Ireland. It explores the regulation of payment services providers in Ireland and EU regulation of electronic money. It also provides a guide which summarises the key changes introduced by the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

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    Practice Note: Ireland—The regulated activity of issuing electronic money explores the business activity of issuing electronic money (e-money) in or from Ireland. It addresses persons that can issue e-money, the application

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