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EU To Investigate Facebook’s Proposed Buy Of Kustomer Over Antitrust Concerns
August 02, 2021

The European Commission has opened an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by social media giant Facebook, according to a press release. 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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Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
August 02, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly altered the way films are shared with audiences, with many being launched directly onto streaming platforms first. With that, Hollywood may be forced into renegotiations with its acting stars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Flipkart, Amazon Solicit India’s Court To Cease Requests For Sensitive Info
July 29, 2021

India’s highest court is planning to hear concerns from Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart that claim the country’s antitrust inquiries have been demanding confidential data, Reuters reported on Thursday (July 29), based on documents seen by Reuters but not made public. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Sees Most Merger Filings In 2 Decades, Chair Says
July 28, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is dealing with a rise in mergers that has amounted to the highest number of filings in 20 years, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FTC Members Question Changes To Panel’s Powers
July 28, 2021

A house hearing Wednesday regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen some Republican members disagreeing with how the administration is evolving, The Financial Times (FT) wrote Wednesday (July 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Robinhood Under Probe For CEO’s FINRA Non-Registration Status
July 28, 2021

Robinhood and CEO Vlad Tenev are under investigation after it was found out Tenev isn’t licensed by Wall Street regulator the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), CNN reported. His lack of a license was reported over five months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Strengthens SPAC Investor Protections
July 27, 2021

Expect to see the pace of deals across the U.K. involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) pick up significantly later this summer and beyond when new rules by the Financial Conduct Authority take hold across the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: FTC Aims To Restore ‘Right To Repair’; Facebook, Telegram Face Russian...
July 26, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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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Another Chinese Regulator Cracks Competition Whip At Big Tech
July 26, 2021

China is continuing its crusade to put the regulatory squeeze on Big Tech firms in the country, ordering them to reel in anti-competitive behaviors and threats to data security, among other issues, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday (July 26), citing the country’s Ministry of...