Payment services are now heavily regulated in many jurisdictions and subject to a growing body of law. The second edition of Payment Services: Law and Practice provides an updated overview of the key areas of payments law and regulation in the EU and UK, as well as introductions to analogous legal regimes in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore and Africa. Key Features: Addresses key points under both English and EU law Provides a practical guide to firms navigating payments regulation Written by leading legal practitioners who advise on the relevant topics on a daily basis Addresses the latest technological developments in the sector and regulatory responses to these Detailed overviews of a broad range of legal and regulatory issues affecting payments including data protection law, competition law, and blockchain and crypto assets This book is an essential resource for lawyers, in-house counsel and compliance officers in the payments and Fintech sectors. Law students and academics interested in legal and regulatory issues relating to payments will also benefit from this comprehensive book.