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AML
FinCEN Says ABLV Bank No Longer of Primary Money Laundering Concern
September 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its finding that ABLV Bank, AS is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern, because the bank no longer operates as a depository institution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Moves to Secure Connected Car Economy by Banning Foreign Technologies
September 25, 2024

The U.S. government’s proposed ban on connected vehicle technology from China and Russia marks a significant shift in the approach to national security and cybersecurity within the automotive sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB’s Chopra: Consumers Need More Disclosure on Nonbank Risks
September 25, 2024

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) recent proposal on recordkeeping for bank deposits received from third-party, nonbank companies is a step in the right direction. But work needs to be done in informing end users of the risks inherent in the relationships forged between banks...

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UK’s FCA Proposes That Payments Firms’ Client Assets Be Held on Trust
September 25, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed requiring payments and eMoney firms to participate in a client assets (CASS) system in which funds and assets are held on trust for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bank Regulation
CFPB Publishes First Application From Potential Open Banking Standard-Setter
September 24, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting public comments on the first application from an organization seeking recognition as an open banking standard-setter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

ANTITRUST
Visa Responds to DOJ Debit Card Complaint
September 24, 2024

Following through on reports circulated Monday (Sept. 23), the U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing it of stifling competition in the debit card market and suppressing alternatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control
September 24, 2024

In a pivotal moment for data privacy and child protection, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently made two contrasting decisions that highlight the complexities and competing interests in the realm of digital regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Lawmakers Probe Whether SEC Guidance on Digital Assets ‘Undermined’ Banking Regulators
September 24, 2024

Four lawmakers sent letters to the heads of financial regulators, asking for information about the development of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Caroline Ellison Gets 2 Years in Prison for Role in FTX Collapse
September 24, 2024

Caroline Ellison, the former executive who played a role in the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and later became the star witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, reportedly received a harsher sentence than the one recommended by the federal Probation Department....