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How PSD2 Will Change Lending
March 07, 2019

Merchants and customers are now transacting under PSD2 and GDPR in the European Union (EU) — regulations that allow a greater window into how customer data is being used. While these regulations are aimed at increasing consumer trust by allowing them more transparency, many consumers...

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Walmart CFO Sounds Off On India’s eCommerce Rule Changes
March 06, 2019

Walmart CFO Brett Briggs said that even though the retail giant anticipated the regulatory changes in India regarding foreign eCommerce companies, it was disappointing that things happened so quickly, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Will Not Implement Digital Tax, Agrees To Internet Tax Reform
March 06, 2019

The European Union has announced that it will not move forward with a digital tax plan covering the entire EU, but also said it would look at reforming tax laws for internet companies, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Biz Advocacy Groups Oppose Dem-Sponsored Tax Proposal
March 06, 2019

Business advocacy groups are fighting a proposed financial transaction tax aimed at limiting high-frequency trading, and decreasing the budget deficit. 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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FTC Wants Comment On Proposed Changes To Safeguards, Privacy Rules
March 06, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested comment on the proposed amendments of two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer data held by financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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RBI Fines 19 Lenders For SWIFT Non-Compliance
March 05, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central banking institution, has fined almost 20 lenders, including the State Bank of India and ICICI Bank, for not complying with rules on the use of worldwide payments network SWIFT, according to reports. Get the Full Story...

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UK Fines Countrywide In AML Crackdown
March 05, 2019

U.K. estate agent Countrywide has been fined £215,000 (more than $283,000 USD) for failing to comply with the country’s money laundering prevention rules. 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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ATM Association Weighs In On Cashless Retail Ban
March 04, 2019

Much has been made of the coming of the cashless society. 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 completing...

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FTC Puts Smackdown On Fake Online Reviews
February 27, 2019

One cannot have the good without the bad, and that holds especially true, it seems, with online product reviews — a vital, useful part of eCommerce that is reviled by consumers, marketplace sellers and merchants alike. Now comes news of a groundbreaking case involving fake...