Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal
June 09, 2025

The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California to convert the Chapter 11 case to Chapter 7 or, alternatively, dismiss it. The motion...

Bank Regulation
New Fed Vice-Chair Bowman Sharpens Focus on ‘Core Financial Risks’
June 06, 2025

Two days after being confirmed to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, Michelle Bowman said she aims to “refocus supervisory and regulatory efforts on the core financial risks most critical to maintaining a healthy and resilient banking system.” Get the Full Story Complete...

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
June 05, 2025

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Delay Implementation of Interchange Fees Law
June 02, 2025

The Illinois state legislature voted Sunday (June 1) to delay the implementation of a law that would bar companies from charging interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of credit and debit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Bank Regulation
Open Banking Rule in Limbo as Legal Jousting Continues
June 02, 2025

It’s Monday, June 2 and at this writing the ultimate fate of Rule 1033 — the so-called “open banking” rule set in motion last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — remains in limbo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Commerce Head: Tariffs ‘Not Going Away’
June 01, 2025

Despite an ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Commerce secretary said tariffs are here to stay.  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,...

Bank Regulation
Regulators Prepare to Ease Post-Financial Crisis Banking Rules
June 01, 2025

Regulators are reportedly preparing to loosen banking restrictions imposed following the 2008 financial crisis. 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...

ANTITRUST
Google and Justice Department to Present Closing Arguments in Antitrust Case
May 30, 2025

Google and the Department of Justice are set to present their closing arguments Friday (May 30) in an antitrust case that could force the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser, stop paying Apple to be its default search engine and share data with competitors....

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White House Appeals Trade Court Ruling That Blocked Most Tariffs
May 29, 2025

The Trump administration reportedly asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a Wednesday (May 29) court ruling that largely blocked its tariffs and will take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court does not do so. Get the Full Story...