Regulation

Regulation
Chinese Regulators Going After Algorithms, Big Tech’s Secret Sauce
January 07, 2022

Most companies bank on their secret sauce setting them apart from the competition and bringing about customer loyalty. For technology giants, that secret sauce comes in the form of algorithms, proprietary information that, until now, was even protected in China. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Europe Crackdown on Big Tech Continues as Facebook, Google Fined Over Cookies in France
January 06, 2022

France’s data regulator has fined Facebook, Google and YouTube for failing to make refusing cookies as easy as it is to accept them, according to a ruling issued Thursday, (Jan. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EU Securities Regulator Sees Competitive Advantage from Blockchain in Financial Markets
January 06, 2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority launched a consultation on January 4 seeking feedback from stakeholders about the need to amend the regulatory technical standards (RTS) concerning pre- and post-trade transparency and data reporting requirements for a pilot regime based on blockchain technology. Get the...

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Korean Regulators Grapple With Next Steps as Techs Firms Expand Into Finance
January 05, 2022

Naver and Kakao, two of the largest online service providers in South Korea, are taking steps into financial services, pushing financial institutions (FIs) to better meet FinTech needs, according to The Korea Herald. Regulators now have the task of deciding whether to write rules that...

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10 Ways Regulation Could Shake Up the Digital Economy in 2022
January 05, 2022

In 2021, regulators and policymakers around the world launched different regulatory initiatives on a wide range of topics from FinTech to crypto, privacy and artificial intelligence. In TechREG, we expect that many of these regulatory debates will transform into new laws and regulations in 2022. ...

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UK’s New Investment Rules Kicks Off Eyeing Foreign M&A
January 04, 2022

Starting today (Tuesday, Jan. 4), it will be a lot more challenging to acquire certain companies in the United Kingdom. This is because the National Security and Investment Act (NSI), approved in 2021, will enter into force in the country. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Regulation Meets Technology in 2022 as FinTech, BigTech and Crypto Prep for New Rules
January 03, 2022

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Congress Wants Biden to Get in the Game and Play Bigger Role in Regulating Big Tech  
December 29, 2021

Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to join the effort for stronger regulations on social media and other internet platforms. 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 Data Watchdog Seeks Help on How it Uses Powers
December 27, 2021

It’s rare when a regulator asks stakeholders and consumers for advice on how it monitors and enforces. 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...