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Uber CEO Leaves Economic Advisory Council
February 03, 2017

Following some serious user backlash, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he will step down from his position on President Donald Trump’s economic advisory council. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers, Energy, Auto Companies Gearing Up To Fight US Tax On Imports
February 02, 2017

A group of retailer lobbyists, energy companies and the auto industry is gearing up to fight against a proposed U.S. tax on imports. 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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Executive Order Looks To Overhaul Visa Programs
February 02, 2017

Via a new executive order, the Trump administration is calling on the government to re-examine wide-ranging visa programs to ensure they prioritize and protect jobs and wages of U.S. workers, reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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U.S. Banks Expect Trump To Stay Tough On Money Laundering
February 02, 2017

Despite various signals from the administration that President Trump intended to take a lighter-handed approach to financial services regulation than his predecessor did, it seems that will not extend to the regulations that control money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Tapping Into The Trump Trade Wars
January 31, 2017

Roughly 10 days into the Trump presidency, and the world is changing. Significantly. To grind that statement a but finer, the way the U.S. is interacting with the broader world is changing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Trump’s New Order On Business Rules Doesn’t Impact Essential Regulations, Like Dodd-Frank
January 31, 2017

Several regulations implemented by the Obama administration pertaining to businesses will remain untouched by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan. 30), reports said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CFPB Takes Action Against Attorneys That Charged Illegal Debt Relief Fees
January 31, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Jan. 30) that it took action against a ring of law firms and attorneys who the government watchdog contends collaborated to charge illegal fees to consumers seeking debt relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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World’s Richest Men Say Everything Will Be Fine
January 30, 2017

The world’s two wealthiest men recently expressed to a crowd of over 1,300 at Columbia University that they have hope for the future of the United States as the nation adjusts to the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mid-Term Elections May Keep Financial Reform In Place
January 30, 2017

The Trump administration and Carl Icahn, Trump’s chief advisor on financial regulation, are squarely opposed to the financial regulation put in place under the Obama administration, but whether or not they may want it repealed isn’t as cut and dry. Get the Full Story Complete...