Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
China’s SAMR Prepares Illegal Pricing Crackdown
July 02, 2021

China’s market regulator is preparing to crack down on illegal pricing, including online platforms that charge different prices based on customer buying patterns. 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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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Wants More Investigative Powers
July 02, 2021

The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants more power to conduct financial misconduct investigations, proposing new rules that would allow its officers to enter premises without a warrant or even prior notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FinCEN Hands Down Anti-Money Laundering Priorities To Stop Cybercrime
July 02, 2021

New expansive anti-money laundering (AML) priorities for financial institutions were recently handed down by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

ANTITRUST
FTC Eases Standards For Competition Lawsuits
July 02, 2021

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to rescind a 2015 policy statement that hampered its ability to file antitrust lawsuits, effectively lowering the bar for such actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Apple, Amazon Face Antitrust Probe In Spain Over Online Sales
July 01, 2021

CNMC, the Spanish watchdog, is looking into the possibility of anticompetitive practices from companies like Apple and Amazon, a report from U.S. News says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
June 30, 2021

The European Commission on Tuesday (June 30) proposed revisions to two sets of EU regulations protecting consumer rights. 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...

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Amazon Wants FTC Head To Recuse Herself In Antitrust Case
June 30, 2021

Amazon wants Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan to recuse herself in antitrust investigations of the company, citing her past criticisms of the mammoth retailer, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Robinhood Hit With Record $57M FINRA Fine + $12M Restitution
June 30, 2021

Robinhood Financial LLC was hit with a record $57 million fine and also ordered to pay $12.6 million in restitution plus interest, according to a Wednesday (June 30) press release from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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European Banking Authority Proposes Steps To Support RegTech Adoption
June 29, 2021

In a new report, the European Banking Authority (EBA) outlined proposals to encourage the adoption and use of RegTech in the EU — which, its providers argue, boosts efficiency and effectiveness and lessens the impact of regulatory changes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...