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Senate Bill Would Eliminate Reputational Risk as Measure of Safety and Soundness
March 07, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced a bill that would stop federal banking agencies from using reputational risk as a measure to determine regulated financial institutions’ safety and soundness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bank Regulation
Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
March 06, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said Thursday (March 6) that his department will work to see that financial regulators focus on material financial risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EU Seeks US Help in Policing ‘Dominant Digital Platforms’
March 06, 2025

European Union lawmakers are reportedly countering accusations that they are treating tech giants in the United States unfairly. 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...

Bank Regulation
Congressional Actions Against CFPB Overdraft, Digital Payments Rules May Spur Financial Services Innovation
March 06, 2025

Wednesday’s (March 5) actions in Congress against two Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules — one governing digital payments providers, the other focused on bank overdraft fees — open up a new front against the embattled agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Visa and Mastercard Accused of Card Monopoly by UK Watchdog
March 06, 2025

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action in the United Kingdom following a payments watchdog’s investigation. 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,...

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Trump Sets Meeting With Tech CEOs as Tariff Pressures Set In
March 06, 2025

President Trump will reportedly meet with top U.S. tech companies facing tariff-related pressure. 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....

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CFPB’s Payment App and Overdraft Rules Face Challenges in Congress
March 05, 2025

Two rules announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the Biden administration suffered setbacks in Congress on Wednesday (March 5). 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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Reports: Congress to Vote on DOGE’s Suggested Spending Cuts
March 05, 2025

Congress will reportedly get more say in the federal spending cuts and layoffs being made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bank Regulation
Bank of England Weighs New Capital Thresholds for Smaller Lenders
March 05, 2025

The Bank of England is weighing an increase to its retail deposits leverage ratio threshold. 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....