Category: Compliance

Black Friday: <br>Tackling Misleading Advertising

With Black Friday fast approaching, mobile network operators need to stay vigilant against misleading advertising practices that can harm both customers and their DCB business.

Compliance – A Key Driver for Sustainable Carrier Billing 

Compliance is the cornerstone of building a sustainable carrier billing market. For payment aggregators, ensuring that content service providers follow strict regulatory standards not only protects their business but also maintains the integrity of the entire ecosystem.

Introduction to DCB and PSMS Billing Flows

DCB and PSMS billing flows have a direct impact on conversions and also transaction security. In this article we share permitted billing flows by country.

Euros 24 Attract Unscrupulous Practices

Major sporting events like the Euros often result in spikes in non-compliant activities in the mVAS/DCB space. Discover how to protect your brand and consumers from unscrupulous advertisers.

Protecting Children in the mVAS Customer Journey 

Protecting children from harmful or inappropriate content in the mVAS value chain is a priority. In the UK, Ofcom's draft Children's Safety Codes of Practice will provide another layer of protection. But will it be enough?

Building a Secure and Trustworthy Mobile Payments Ecosystem

Following a recent MEF webinar discussing fraud in the mVAS/DCB space, here we share why collaboration is the key to protecting customers and the value chain.

Anti-fraud for mobile payments, VAS and DCB
MEF CONNECTS: The Future of Fraud Prevention

Watch on demand. MCP recently took part in MEF CONNECTS The Future of Fraud Prevention. Here you can watch our speakers discuss how fraud impacts mVAS customer journey, and how robust DDRC practices can mitigate against the risks.

Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Compliance Guidance

Stay on the right side of the regulator with our general guidance sharing direct carrier billing DCB compliance best practices.

Ensuring trust and transparency: DDRC best practice

Discover DDRC best practices for mobile carriers to ensure trust and transparency in direct carrier billing. Learn how robust Due Diligence and Risk Control (DDRC) can protect your customers, prevent brand damage, and foster self-regulation.

MCP Welcomes Potential Benefits of Premium Rate Regulatory Responsibility Transferring from PSA to OFCOM

MCP welcomes the announcement that UK Mobile Billing Regulator, the Phone-Paid Services Authority (PSA), is to commence the process of handing back the day-to-day regulation of the market to Ofcom. The expected transfer date is late 2023.