Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Rubio’s Privacy Bill Takes Aim At Facebook, Google, Amazon
January 17, 2019

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has introduced new legislation that would create federal standards of privacy protection for companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google. 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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India’s New eCommerce Rules Could Cost $46B In Lost Sales
January 16, 2019

PwC, the global consulting firm, is warning that a move by India to place new foreign investment restrictions on eCommerce could result in a $46 billion reduction in internet-based purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Joins House FinServ Committee
January 16, 2019

After two years of a lack of tough oversight, Wall Street firms should brace themselves for increased scrutiny as progressive U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is likely to join the House Financial Services Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AG Nominee Mulls Antitrust Probe For Tech Giants
January 15, 2019

William Barr, the nominee for attorney general, said that government regulators might need to take a deeper look at tech “behemoths” like Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Regulations Hinder Growth Of Digital Payments In Vietnam
January 14, 2019

Vietnam wants to be a cashless society, according to a report in Financial Times, but bank regulations are hindering the country’s ability to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Case Over CFPB Power
January 14, 2019

A challenge to the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was dismissed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (Jan. 14) when it declined to take up a Texas case. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Shutdown Impacting FinTech Firms, Financial Regulations
January 14, 2019

Count the FinTech sector — and regulation of that sector — among those impacted by the government shutdown that has roiled Washington through the past several weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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US Rep Ocasio-Cortez Likely To Win Financial Services Committee Seat
January 11, 2019

In a move that could put a lawmaker against Wall Street and even some members of her own party, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is expected to gain a House Financial Services Committee seat. The move could be seen as a victory for progressives, but...

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India’s Central Bank To Make Decision On Easing Lending Curbs
January 10, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in the process of reviewing the December quarterly results of state-owned banks to determine if lending restrictions will be eased, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...