Legal & Regulation

ANTITRUST
DOJ Joins State AGs In Big Tech Antitrust Probe
August 20, 2019

The U.S. government is working with state attorneys general to probe online platforms for possible antitrust violations, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Aug. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

ANTITRUST
State AGs Prep To Launch Big Tech Antitrust Probe
August 19, 2019

With another layer of scrutiny brought to an industry that is within the federal spotlight, a collection of state attorneys general is getting ready to begin a joint antitrust investigation into big tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bank Regulation
Lawsuits Likely In Aussie Bank Probes
August 19, 2019

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is just weeks away from filing lawsuits against the country’s biggest banks, as the regulator increases its active investigations, Reuters reported on Monday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Executive Order Looms For Social Media Firms On Content? 
August 19, 2019

A draft executive order from the White House might lay out how Big Tech firms curate and present their data. As noted last week, the draft order, which was seen and reported by CNN, would place the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in charge of how...

Legal & Regulation
UK Investigating Facial Recognition Use In London
August 16, 2019

The data protection regulator for the U.K. has opened an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology at property developer Argent’s 67-acre estate in London. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FinCEN Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime 
August 14, 2019

Cooperation in an environment that is rapidly advancing on many technological fronts was the theme when FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco took to the stage at the 12th Annual Las Vegas Anti-Money Laundering Conference yesterday (August 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Legal & Regulation
FTC Chief Says Breaking Up Big Tech Is On The Table
August 13, 2019

The chief of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he’d he’d be willing to break up tech companies if necessary, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Legal & Regulation
FCA Agrees To 18-Month SCA Implementation Timeframe
August 13, 2019

The Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday (Aug. 13) that it has agreed to a phased implementation of the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules slated to start taking effect beginning next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Uber Fined $629K By Colombia For Blocking Regulators’ Access
August 12, 2019

The commerce regulator in Colombia said it will fine Uber over $629,000 because the ride-hailing firm obstructed a regulatory visit two years ago, according to Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...