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CMF Opens Public Consultation On A Proposal To Expand The Complementary Activities Of Payment Card Operators
Chile's Financial Market Commission has proposed regulatory amendments that would significantly expand the scope of activities available to payment card operators, introducing new services such as payment initiation, electronic funds transfer systems, and payout services to affiliated merchants. The proposal aims to leverage operators' technological capabilities while establishing clear conditions and safeguards for these complementary activities within the Chilean payments ecosystem.
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CMF Launches Public Consultation On New Framework For Internal Methodologies Applicable To Credit Risk Provisions And Capital Requirements
Chile's Financial Market Commission has proposed a comprehensive regulatory framework that would allow banks to develop internal methodologies for calculating credit risk provisions and capital requirements, marking a significant step toward Basel III alignment. The proposal introduces a tiered system distinguishing between basic and advanced methodologies while establishing clearer authorization processes and updating the country's provisioning model. Banks would face a gradual implementation timeline exte
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CMF inicia consulta pública para ampliar las actividades complementarias de operadores de tarjetas de pago
La Comisión para el Mercado Financiero ha iniciado una consulta pública sobre modificaciones normativas que permitirían a los operadores de tarjetas de pago expandir significativamente sus servicios complementarios. La propuesta incluye la incorporación de servicios de iniciación de pagos, sistemas basados en transferencias electrónicas y servicios de payouts, aprovechando las capacidades tecnológicas del ecosistema de pagos.
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Central Bank Unveils Regulatory Agenda To Strengthen The Payments System And Financial Market Infrastructures
The Central Bank of Chile has unveiled its August 2026 Payments Systems Report, introducing a comprehensive regulatory development agenda that will reshape digital payments infrastructure and establish new frameworks for stablecoin regulation. The announcement signals significant changes ahead for financial institutions and Fintech companies as the Central Bank moves to strengthen instant payment systems...
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