Legal & Regulation

Bank Regulation
Citi To Face Regulators’ Rebuke Over Faulty Risk Management
September 14, 2020

Regulators are expected to reprimand Citigroup for its faulty risk management system, which works to detect problematic transactions, risky trades and other such issues, and that has apparently sped up retirement plans for Chief Executive Michael Corbat, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal....

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New Chinese Rule Means Ant Group Must Set Aside At Least $731M And Register As...
September 13, 2020

New Chinese finance rules will force the Jack Ma-backed Ant Group to comply with regulations to back up any payments, lending or other finances with substantial capital, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Senate Bill Would Limit What Social Media Can Moderate To Keep Liability Protection
September 10, 2020

A new bill could limit the powers tech companies have to operate without regulations in the U.S., CNBC reported. 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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Facebook’s Zuckerberg: Apple’s ‘Control’ Of App Store Should Be Examined
September 09, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking with “Axios on HBO,” said he believes Apple‘s App Store “deserves 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...

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German Cabinet Takes Aim At Big Tech’s Internet Presence
September 09, 2020

Big Tech’s battles with European regulators continue to grow. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple, Google, Amazon Boost UK Fees To Cover New Digital Tax;...
September 08, 2020

Here’s the latest news for Big Tech’s Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from legislators and regulators the world over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Apple Registers Counterclaims, Seeks Damages In Epic Games Lawsuit
September 08, 2020

Apple registered a reply and counterclaims in its legal saga with Epic Games, contending that the developer broke its agreement with Apple as it also asked for damages in a conflict that arose on August 13, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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McConnell Says Senate Could Vote On Stimulus This Week
September 08, 2020

Six months after the Democrat-controlled House passed a $3.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Republicans say they are prepared to vote on their version as early as this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU Regulators Eye Updating Antitrust Rules For eCommerce
September 08, 2020

With the boom of eCommerce both before and during the pandemic, European Union regulators are taking another look at antitrust rules regarding internet sales and distribution platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...