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Report: FTC to Investigate Allegedly Anti-Competitive Practices at Microsoft
November 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly set to investigate allegedly anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business. 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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Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). 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. By...

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Report: CFPB Wants Google Under Federal Supervision for Financial Product Oversight
November 14, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly aims to place Google under formal federal supervision. 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...

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Regulators: Financial Crime Enforcement Will Remain Priority Under Trump
November 14, 2024

Banking regulators say a change in presidential administrations won’t change their approach to financial crime. 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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FCA Gives Auto Lenders More Time to Manage Customer Complaints
November 13, 2024

The U.K.’s financial watchdog is giving auto financing companies more time to deal with customer complaints. 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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Big Tech in Spotlight as UK Scrutinizes ‘Critical Third Parties’
November 12, 2024

Financial regulators in the United Kingdom issued long-expected rules governing “critical third parties.” 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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H&R Block to Settle FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Claims
November 12, 2024

H&R Block will pay $7 million and change some of its practices under a proposed settlement that would resolve a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit alleging that the company made deceptive claims about “free” tax filing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
November 12, 2024

The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network said Monday (Nov. 11) that Apple may face enforcement measures if it does not stop its geo-blocking practices on certain Apple Media services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Charges Review Platform Sitejabber With Deceiving Consumers
November 06, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new enforcement action against Sitejabber, charging the review platform with deceiving consumers through misrepresentative reviews and ratings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...