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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. 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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FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews
January 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending nearly $2.4 million to customers of fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova, which the agency alleged prevented negative reviews from being posted on the company’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Ex-FTC Chair: Private Equity Is Hurting US Health System
January 26, 2025

The former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said private equity firms warrant closer White House attention. 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...

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UK’s FCA Proposes Removing Contactless Limit to Allow ‘Greater Flexibility’
January 22, 2025

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority may remove the 100-pound (about $123) contactless limit and “set new digital service standards” as part of its efforts to support the government’s growth mission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Relief Scheme
January 21, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending more than $5 million in refunds to consumers who were harmed by a deceptive credit card debt relief scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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American Honda Finance to Settle CFPB Allegations of ‘Sloppy’ Credit Reporting
January 17, 2025

American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) reached an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to settle the regulator’s allegations that the company reported inaccurate information that was then added to consumers’ credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Urges Continued Research Into ‘Surveillance Pricing’
January 17, 2025

Days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released early findings from its ongoing study of what it calls “surveillance pricing” and said this research should continue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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GrubMarket Settles SEC Charges That It Gave Investors Unreliable Financial Information
January 17, 2025

GrubMarket, a private eCommerce food distributor, settled Securities and Exchange Commission charges that it violated antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws by providing investors with unreliable financial information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trump ‘Reviewing Situation’ After Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
January 17, 2025

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law that forces a sale or ban of TikTok, the company and President-elect Donald Trump said in separate statements that there may be a solution that keeps the social media app available in the U.S. Get the Full...