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Banks, Shadow Lenders Risk ‘Race To The Bottom’ In Corporate Bond Market
July 13, 2018

Analysts are warning that rising competition among large lenders and shadow banks to issue junk bonds may cause a “race to the bottom” and uncover greater risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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China Clears Deutsche Bank To Underwrite Corporate Bonds
July 13, 2018

Deutsche Bank secured approval to underwrite corporate bonds in China as the market continues to open up to foreign investors and financial services players. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amid Corporate Fraud Risks, Execs Blunting Email, Supply Chain Attacks
July 13, 2018

Amid all the headlines detailing the successful data breaches, and vulnerabilities of companies across any number of verticals, we don’t hear much about the successful efforts … to blunt those attacks. It turns out companies are having some success in the everlasting battle against corporate...

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Samsung Unit Afoul Of Accounting Law, Regulator Says
July 13, 2018

South Korean financial regulators said a unit of Samsung, Samsung BioLogics, intentionally breached corporate accounting rules, Reuters reported Thursday (July 12). 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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Walmart Plans More Convenience Stores
July 13, 2018

Walmart has opened another convenience store, this time launching a Walmart Fuel Station in Plano, Texas. 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...

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
July 13, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission testified on Thursday (July 12) that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority. 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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Lawmakers Say FinTech, Not Dodd-Frank, Should Be GOP Focus
July 13, 2018

U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry thinks it’s time for the GOP to move on from its mission to kill the Dodd-Frank Act. McHenry, a front-runner to become the next chairman of the Financial Services Committee, believes Republicans should instead focus on legislation that will help prevent...

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Malta’s Lack Of Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Slammed By EU
July 13, 2018

The European Banking Authority, the main banking regulator in Europe, slammed Malta for “systematic” failings in the enforcement of anti-money laundering rules, reported the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Ex-CFPB Director, Raj Date, Helps Cryptos Remain Compliant
July 13, 2018

Raj Date, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) deputy director turned venture capitalist, is launching a new firm that will consult cryptocurrency and digital banking companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...