Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
ICOs On US Lawmakers’ Radar, As Ban Mulled
April 30, 2018

Initial coin offerings, or ICOs, have been on the receiving end of much criticism and a growing amount of regulatory scrutiny. 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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Senator Warren Wants More Answers From CFPB’s Mulvaney
April 30, 2018

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, putting more pressure on acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director, sent a letter asking Mick Mulvaney if he is helping the industries that he is supposed to be overseeing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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GDPR & PSD2: A Silver Lining For Fraudsters?
April 30, 2018

The deadlines for compliance with new European data regulations are right around the corner, and the impact of these changes won’t be limited to the European Union. According to Ethoca, neither should preparations for the shift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Bank Regulation
Wells Fargo Handling Of Retirement Assets Under Scrutiny
April 26, 2018

The Department of Labor is examining if Wells Fargo pushed retirement-planning customers into pricier accounts and toward buying more expensive investment funds, generating more fees for itself, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CFPB Public Complaint Database Likely To Be Shut Down
April 26, 2018

Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), said that the agency will likely shut down its public complaint database. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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LendingClub Gets Sued By The FTC; Stock Hits Record Low
April 25, 2018

LendingClub, the online lender that was once a favorite of Wall Street investors, saw its stock hit a record low on Wednesday (April 25) after it faced allegations by regulators in the U.S. that it was adding on hidden fees and charging borrowers even after...

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Supreme Court Rules Arab Bank Cannot Be Sued For Financial Involvement In Terrorist Attacks
April 25, 2018

The Supreme Court has ruled that lawsuits filed by victims of terrorist attacks and their families against Arab Bank cannot proceed. 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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Mulvaney Urges Banking Industry To Help Curb CFPB Power
April 25, 2018

Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, urged executives in the banking industry to put pressure on lawmakers if they want to see their agendas realized, even saying as a lawmaker he would meet only with lobbyists that had contributed to...

Bank Regulation
Fiserv Launches Tool To Help Banks Stay Compliant With Open Banking Rules
April 25, 2018

Fiserv, the global provider of financial services technology, announced Wednesday (April 25) the launch of  FinKit for Open Banking, which is aimed at helping financial institutions meet and keep pace with new regulations coming thanks to the open banking initiative. Get the Full Story Complete...