Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
FTC Files Case Against RI Firm Allegedly Posing As SBA Lender; Company Claims Error
April 17, 2020

A Rhode Island company is facing allegations of falsely claiming to be an authorized lender for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
CFPB Tapped To Help Distribute COVID-19 Payments
April 13, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fed Temporarily Eases Wells Fargo’s Growth Limits To Assist SMBs
April 08, 2020

Wells Fargo is getting a break thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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...

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Zoom Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Security, Privacy Breaches
April 08, 2020

Investor Michael Drieu is leading a class action lawsuit against Zoom Video Communications Inc. alleging the California company’s video conferencing app has security bugs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Goldman Sachs Denied Dismissal Of Class-Action Lawsuit Over Subprime Mortgages
April 07, 2020

A Manhattan court denied Goldman Sachs Group’s appeal to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that accuses the investment bank of hiding information when it created subprime securities prior to the Great Recession, according to a report in Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Bank Regulation
Singapore Loosens Banking Rules Amid COVID-19 Economic Turmoil
April 07, 2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Tuesday (April 7) that it will allow banks more leeway with regulatory requirements and programs so that financial institutions (FIs) can do more to boost business during the coronavirus crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

ANTITRUST
Indian Court Pressed To Restart Antitrust Probe Of Amazon, Flipkart
April 07, 2020

A group of Indian retailers is appealing a court order that put an antitrust probe of Amazon and Walmart-owned online retailer Flipkart on hold, according to published reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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WeWork Files Suit Against SoftBank For Withdrawing $3B Offer
April 07, 2020

WeWork is not taking SoftBank Group Corp.’s withdrawal of its $3 billion offer lying down. 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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European Court Ruling Could Crimp Airbnb Rentals
April 02, 2020

A European court ruling could put a crimp in Airbnb’s home- and apartment-sharing business on the continent. 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...