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CFPB Reaches $2.7 Billion Settlement With Credit Repair Firms
August 28, 2023

America’s biggest credit repair companies could be forced to give up telemarketing. 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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Bankman-Fried Lawyers Ask Judge for Client’s Temporary Release
August 28, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers say their client can’t assist in his defense from behind bars. 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...

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TD Bank Faces Anti-Money Laundering Probes From US Regulators
August 24, 2023

TD Bank has disclosed that it is cooperating with inquiries from regulators and law enforcement regarding its compliance with anti-money laundering rules. 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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TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
August 24, 2023

It is the European Union’s (EU) digital decade — and it starts Friday (Aug. 25).  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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Bankman-Fried Gears Up ‘Lawyers Made Me Do It’ Defense Strategy 
August 23, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly subsisting on “bread and water” in prison, and the alleged vegan fraudster’s legal defense might not have much more meat to it.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CFPB Targets Heights Finance for Alleged Illegal Loan Churning
August 22, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Heights Finance Holding, formerly known as Southern Management, and several of its subsidiaries, charging they have engaged in illegal loan-churning practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Consumers’ Lower Restaurant Tips May Trigger Mandatory Minimum Wages
August 21, 2023

With consumers tipping less, restaurant owners are weighing the risks of alienating diners against workers seeking better pay arrangements. 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...

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Big Tech Faces ‘Glass-Steagall Moment’ in Europe
August 20, 2023

Big tech companies like Google and Apple will soon face sweeping new regulations in Europe. 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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States on the AI Beat: New Task Force Aims to Corral Emerging Tech
August 17, 2023

The digital age is reshaping behavioral norms and business opportunities.  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 this...