Regulation

Regulation
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 —...

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FTC Suit vs FinTech ‘Dave’ Spotlights Conflict Over Fee Disclosures and Business Models
November 06, 2024

If the past few months have shown us anything it’s that the frictions between the regulators and the regulated — in this case, FinTechs — frequently are being played out in the courts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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What Lies Ahead for the CFPB as Trump 2.0 Takes Shape?
November 06, 2024

As Donald Trump retakes the reins of power, the uncertainty over who occupies the White House is over. 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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FTC Accuses Digital Banking Platform Dave of Charging Undisclosed Fees to Users
November 06, 2024

The name of online banking platform Dave suggests a dependable friend. But after fielding consumer complaints, a regulator says Dave’s cash advance app is not on the level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Penalties Loom Large for Unclaimed Property Reporting Missteps
November 06, 2024

Tax season is officially over — even the Oct. 15 extension deadline has come and gone. 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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Rule 1033 Explained: How the CFPB’s Data Sharing Standards Could Reshape Banking
November 05, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s finalized rule on data sharing has its share of supporters and detractors. 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...

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Regulators Warn Against Improper Billing of Medicare Recipients
November 01, 2024

Two federal agencies warned healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans and debt collectors not to improperly bill Qualified Medicare Beneficiary recipients (QMBs), who generally cannot be billed for cost-sharing by healthcare providers who accept Medicare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Lawmakers Lobby for One-Size-Fits-All Regulations for Banks and FinTechs
November 01, 2024

Among the central debates of regulation, what we might term even the jurisdiction of the regulators — no matter the industry — might boil down to a stark question: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...