Legal & Regulation

Bank Regulation
Bank-Friendly OCC Head To Testify Before Congress
June 11, 2018

The White House’s move to appoint Joseph Otting as the Comptroller of the Currency in November underscores the changing relationship between the nation’s largest banks and the federal government. Otting is the first banker in decades to run the OCC. Get the Full Story Complete...

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USAA Sues Wells Fargo Over RDC Technology
June 11, 2018

USAA, the insurance company and bank serving current and former military members and their families, filed a federal lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank over its use of USAA’s RDC technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Second Lawsuit Says XRP Is A Security Controlled By Ripple
June 11, 2018

Distributed ledger startup Ripple is facing another lawsuit over its XRP cryptocurrency. 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...

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Snap Shareholders Can Pursue Lawsuit
June 11, 2018

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP), the maker of the disappearing messaging app Snapchat, saw a court ruling that gave investors the green light to pursue a lawsuit involving its initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bank Regulation
Asian Banks Want Regulators To Allow More FinTech Solutions
June 07, 2018

As financial institutions grapple with compliance costs, a finance industry organization in Asia wants regulators to allow new technologies that could help them fight money laundering. For example, the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) would like to see more use of know your...

CFPB
Mulvaney Ousts 25-Member CFPB Advisory Board
June 07, 2018

Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has ousted the 25 members of the agency’s Consumer Advisory Board. 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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Bill To Increase SBA SMB Lending Authority Passes In Senate
June 07, 2018

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that will increase the Small Business Administration’s authority over the Small Business 7(a) loan program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The Next Round Of Lobbying Battles Over Swipe Fees Is Starting
June 07, 2018

The next round of fights over credit card fees looks like it is gearing up to begin in Washington as Walmart and other retailers are joining forces with credit card processors in an attempt to push lawmakers and regulators to give them a seat at...

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Washington AG Sues Google, Facebook Over Political Ads
June 06, 2018

The Washington Attorney General is suing Facebook and Google over political ads that ran in the state. 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...