Regulation

Regulation
US Audit Regulator Seeks Feedback on Priorities and Standards
March 31, 2026

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking public comment on its strategic priorities as it prepares to develop its 2026-2030 strategic plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Labor Department Aims to Lower Barriers to Alternative Investments for 401(k) Plans
March 30, 2026

The Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a proposed regulation Monday (March 30) that it said would expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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NFL Calls for More Regulation of Prediction Markets
March 30, 2026

The National Football League is urging prediction market platforms not to offer event contracts that it describes as “objectionable bets,” CNBC reported Monday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
March 30, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that will prohibit OkCupid and Match Group Americas from misrepresenting their privacy policies. 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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SEC Staffing Levels Dip 18% Under Trump
March 29, 2026

Staffing levels at the SEC have declined nearly 20% since 2025, new government data shows. 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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UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
March 26, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to encourage innovation in payments this year by supporting the expansion of open banking, modernizing payments regulation, and exploring stablecoins and other tokenized payment instruments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Seeks to Ban Air AI From Marketing Business Opportunities
March 24, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (March 24) that it has reached a settlement with Air AI in which the company and its owners will be banned from marketing business opportunities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CFTC Launches Task Force to Facilitate Innovation in Derivatives Markets
March 24, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a task force dedicated to advancing “clear rules of the road” for those who want to build novel products and technologies within U.S. derivatives markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kalshi Tech Aims to Prevent Insider Trading
March 23, 2026

Kalshi is launching technological guardrails that block politicians, athletes and other relevant people from trading in certain politics and sports markets on the company’s prediction markets platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...