Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
China Tightens Financial Regulations In Advance Of Ant IPO
September 03, 2020

Days after one of the world’s highest-valued FinTech conglomerates filed to go public, Chinese regulators are increasing scrutiny of non-bank financial companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Report: Robinhood May Face $10M+ SEC Fine For Not Disclosing Payments For Order Flow
September 02, 2020

Robinhood, the brokerage app often favored by inexperienced stock aspirants, is being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its alleged failure to disclose practices in which it would sell clients’ orders to high-speed trading firms, according to a report by The Wall...

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Apple’s Regulatory Woes Mount With German Antitrust Chief’s Scrutiny
September 02, 2020

Apple’s clash with Fortnite developer Epic Games is now drawing unwanted scrutiny by German regulators involving a key part of the tech giant’s business, its App Store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Facebook Appeals Giphy Restrictions; Microsoft Says Epic Games’ Apple Ban Could...
August 31, 2020

Here’s the latest news from the Big Tech sector, which is coming under increasing scrutiny and challenges from regulators worldwide. 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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Report: Lawmakers Frustrated That Treasury Is Sitting On $454B In COVID-19 Aid
August 27, 2020

Some $454 billion allocated for the federal government’s COVID-19 response remains unused, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug. 27). 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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House Antitrust Chair Says Congress Must Rein In Big Tech
August 26, 2020

Rep. David Cicilline, chairman of the House antitrust panel, is expected to deliver recommendations by next month in the investigation he’s leading into how Big Tech titans could be reined in when it comes to antitrust cases, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
August 26, 2020

With the ongoing strife between Apple and Epic Games, iPhones won’t have access to Fortnite updates, Reuters 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 to...

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Ripple Faces Lawsuit From Australia Company Over Trademark Dispute
August 26, 2020

Ripple Labs is facing a suit from a large financial services company in Australia regarding a trademark dispute, CoinDesk 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....

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SEC Eases Eligibility Rules For Alternative Investments Like Venture Capital, Hedge Funds
August 26, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday (Aug. 26) made it easier for rank-and-file investors to take the risk – and potentially reap the rewards – of alternative investments, such as venture capital and hedge funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...