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US Audit Regulator Seeks Feedback on Priorities and Standards
March 31, 2026

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking public comment on its strategic priorities as it prepares to develop its 2026-2030 strategic plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Labor Department Aims to Lower Barriers to Alternative Investments for 401(k) Plans
March 30, 2026

The Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a proposed regulation Monday (March 30) that it said would expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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NFL Calls for More Regulation of Prediction Markets
March 30, 2026

The National Football League is urging prediction market platforms not to offer event contracts that it describes as “objectionable bets,” CNBC reported Monday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
March 30, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that will prohibit OkCupid and Match Group Americas from misrepresenting their privacy policies. 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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SEC Staffing Levels Dip 18% Under Trump
March 29, 2026

Staffing levels at the SEC have declined nearly 20% since 2025, new government data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Prediction Market Kalshi Faces Washington State Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Gambling
March 27, 2026

Washington state sued Kalshi Friday (March 27), alleging that the company’s prediction market is, under the state’s definition, a betting platform that enables illegal gambling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bank Regulation
Lawmakers Press Bank Regulators on Tech Rules and Delays
March 26, 2026

A House Financial Services subcommittee hearing examined how much uncertainty banks must absorb as regulators overhaul their approach in real time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
March 26, 2026

The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
March 26, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to encourage innovation in payments this year by supporting the expansion of open banking, modernizing payments regulation, and exploring stablecoins and other tokenized payment instruments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...