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OCC Aims to Relax Regulations Covering Community Banks
May 19, 2026

Federal regulators are touting their efforts to ease rules governing community lenders. 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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UK Treasury Plans to Ease Risk Rules for Banks
May 18, 2026

The British government shared plans to loosen so-called “ringfencing” rules for the country’s banks, the Financial Times reported Monday (May 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine
May 18, 2026

A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. 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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UK Bills Target Late Payments and Cybersecurity Threats
May 14, 2026

Cybersecurity, a voluntary digital ID and protections for small businesses will be the subjects of bills introduced in the United Kingdom’s Parliament. 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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Lawmakers Move to Exempt More Banks From Debit Card Fee Caps
May 13, 2026

Two bills passed Tuesday (May 12) by the House of Representatives are only the latest efforts by lawmakers to cut red tape for smaller banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SEC Enforcement Head Woodcock Executes Atkins’ Back to Basics Agenda
May 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s new director of the Division of Enforcement, David Woodcock, said Wednesday (May 13) that the agency’s focus is and will remain on protecting investors and safeguarding markets by stopping all forms of fraud and manipulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Capital One Sues Impersonation Scammers for Trademark Infringement
May 13, 2026

Financial services giant Capital One is taking legal action against scammers committing impersonation fraud. 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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Apple Sides With Google In Fighting EU’s AI Measures
May 13, 2026

Apple is reportedly opposing Europe’s efforts to require Google to help its AI competition access its services. 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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House Votes to Cut Red Tape for Smaller Banks
May 13, 2026

The House of Representatives passed bills Tuesday (May 12) that would tailor the supervisory requirements and reduce the frequency of examination for smaller financial institutions that are well managed and well capitalized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...