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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Maryland Proposal Would Prohibit Big Tech From Passing Ad Tax To...
March 08, 2021

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FinTech Heads Warn UK Mandates Could Throttle New Firms
March 03, 2021

New U.K. FinTech mandates following the Wirecard debacle could make it more difficult for startup firms to launch, according to a Financial Times report citing industry executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Australia Passes Law To Make Digital Platforms Pay For News; India...
March 02, 2021

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Beijing Demands More Consumer Data From Jack Ma’s Ant Group
March 02, 2021

Although Jack Ma agreed to turn over Ant Group’s customer financial data, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and Beijing regulators are not satisfied with the quality of what’s been submitted, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Tuesday (Mar. 2), citing sources. Get the Full...

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Social Media Will Soon Face Tough New Regulations In India
February 25, 2021

The Indian government is instituting new regulations that will increase the oversight of social media platforms, streaming services and news outlets, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday (Feb. 25). The new mandates follow a riff between Twitter and the Indian government over the social media...

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EU Wouldn’t Allow Robinhood-Style Platforms For Retail Investors
February 23, 2021

European Union officials said the type of commission-free share trading for retail investors offered by companies such as Robinhood would not be allowed in the EU, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. 23). EU officials have been looking into such brokerage sites after recent controversies. Get...

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China Tightens Rules For Banks On Internet Lending
February 21, 2021

China’s bank regulator is tightening restrictions on internet loans made by commercial banks and looking more into online lenders in general, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Virginia On The Cutting Edge Of US Data Protection Policies
February 19, 2021

Legislators in Virginia are supporting laws that would regulate digital consumer privacy protection in the state, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Friday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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North Dakota Senate Rejects Bill To Regulate Apple App Store
February 16, 2021

Apple has cause to breathe a sigh of relief after North Dakota’s state Senate voted down a bill that would’ve forced it and other companies to let software developers utilize their own app payment schematics, CNBC writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...