Legal & Regulation

Bank Regulation
U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
July 27, 2018

The U.K. watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through the new landscape, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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European Commission Fines Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips, Pioneer
July 24, 2018

The European Commission announced on Tuesday (July 24) that it fined, in four separate decisions, consumer electronics manufacturers Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips and Pioneer for breaching EU competition rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Regulators Eye Google, China’s Interest Rates, Crypto Risk Framework Looms?
July 23, 2018

In the regulatory realm (for Google, at least), call it a case of adding insult to inquiry. A bit of pun there, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — in the wake of the $5 billion fine via the European Union (EU), centered on the Android...

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US Chamber Demands Crypto, ICO Regulation
July 23, 2018

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is demanding clearer regulations for cryptocurrencies and any activities related to them, including initial coin offerings (ICOs). 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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Newest Version Of JOBS Act Wins Approval In The US House
July 20, 2018

Raising capital could become easier for businesses, especially smaller firms, under legislation that easily made it through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. But the prospects for passage appear murkier in the Senate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

CFPB
Trump CFPB Pick Questioned On Consumer Finance Experience
July 20, 2018

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held her own during intense questioning by Democratic Senators on Thursday (July 19). According to Reuters, Kathy Kraninger seems to be on track to secure a confirmation vote that could come this month....

CFPB
CFPB Names Paul Watkins From AZ AG Office As Innovation Head
July 19, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that Paul Watkins, a lawyer, will lead the agency’s newly created Office of Innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Legal & Regulation
Virtual Cards Run Into Payroll Card-Like Legal Troubles
July 17, 2018

In recent years, payroll cards have run into controversy as lawsuits and lawmakers scrutinize fees that often come with the tool. Employees hit with costs to make purchases with their payroll cards, withdraw cash at ATMs, check balances and other everyday banking needs are fighting...

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IBM Wants $167M From Groupon In Patent Infringement Case
July 17, 2018

International Business Machines is seeking $167 million from Groupon, contending in a lawsuit that the daily deal website operator used IBM’s patented technology without its approval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...