Apple and Google to Face Increased Scrutiny Over UK Digital Wallet Competition

Regulatory bodies intensify their examination of mobile payment giants as new players emerge in the digital wallet market.

Highlights:

  • The UK government is ramping up scrutiny on Apple and Google regarding their dominance in the digital wallet sector.
  • This increased regulatory focus comes as new fintech companies enter the market, aiming to offer competitive alternatives.
  • Industry experts warn that lack of competition could stifle innovation and limit consumer choices in mobile payment solutions.

As competition in the digital wallet space heats up, regulatory bodies in the UK are closely examining the roles of Apple and Google. The scrutiny stems from concerns about their significant market power and the impact on consumer choice and innovation. With new fintech entrants looking to disrupt the status quo, the outcome of this regulatory oversight could shape the future landscape of mobile payments.

Rinsu Ann Easo
Rinsu Ann Easo
Diligent Technical Lead with 9 years of experience in software development. Successfully lead project management teams to build technological products. Exposed to software development life cycle including requirement analysis, program design, development and unit testing and application maintenance. Has worked on Java, PHP, PL/SQL, Oracle forms and Reports, Oracle, Bootstrap, structs, jQuery, Ajax, java script, CSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, C++, and Microsoft Office.

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