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E-Money Licence
Definition
A regulatory authorisation permitting a firm to issue electronic money — digitally stored monetary value representing a claim on the issuer. In the UK, e-money licences are granted by the FCA under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011. Licence holders must maintain safeguarded client funds, meet initial capital requirements, and comply with ongoing prudential and conduct-of-business standards.
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