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Part · Functions and Powers of Authority

5. Authority to have regard to public interest

In exercising its powers in relation to payment systems under this Act, the Authority shall have regard to the interests of the public, and in this respect, the Authority may take into consideration —

(a)

whether any payment system is, in the opinion of the

Authority —

(i)

financially safe for use by participants;

(ii)

efficient; and

(iii)

not materially causing or contributing to increased risk to the financial system; and

(b)

such other matters as the Authority may consider to be relevant.

Report

Part

Information Gathering Powers Over Payment Systems

Part

Designation of Payment Systems

Part

Obligations of Operators and Settlement Institutions of Designated Payment Systems

Part

Oversight Powers Over Designated Payment Systems

Part

Payment Instruments

Part

Assistance to Foreign Regulatory Authorities

Part

General