Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Tesla, Elon Musk Sued Over Go-Private Tweets
August 13, 2018

Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk have been hit with two lawsuits by investors who are accusing Musk and his company of fraud. 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 Relaxes Supervision Of Military Lenders
August 13, 2018

In a move that has surprised military families, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to suspend routine examinations of lenders for violations of the Military Lending Act, which was designed to protect military service members and their families from financial fraud, predatory loans...

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Manafort Case Delayed As Prosecution Set to Call Final Witnesses
August 10, 2018

The judge in the federal tax fraud case against former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort called for a break in the case, as prosecutors sought to clarify comments made by the judge, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

India’s Telecom Regulator Head Sharma To Stay On For Two More Years
August 09, 2018

The head of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Ram Sewak Sharma, will stay on in his role for two more years. According to Reuters, his assignment was slated to end Friday (Aug. 10), but will now have the additional time to continue to shape rules...

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Trump Administration Shrinks Finance Watchdog
August 09, 2018

The Trump administration is laying off 40 staff members at the Office of Financial Research (OFR), an independent bureau that analyzes market trends to detect financial risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Some States Readying For A Fight Over Federal Government’s FinTech Oversight
August 09, 2018

Some states are girding for a fight with the Trump White House over plans for the federal government to increase its role in overseeing the FinTech startup market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Money Laundering Runs Rampant On Canadian Border
August 09, 2018

Law enforcement officials are seeing a rise in money laundering cases in Canada, and some say the country isn’t doing enough to clamp down on the criminal activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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US Tech Companies Working With Regulators To Shape New Privacy Laws
August 07, 2018

U.S. technology companies, anticipating that they will face increased regulation in how they handle consumers’ data, are working with policymakers to potentially shape the new legislation that’s expected to come from the federal government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Regulators Around The Globe To Collaborate To Encourage FinTechs
August 07, 2018

Regulators from the U.K., U.S. and Hong Kong announced on Tuesday (Aug. 7) a new alliance aimed at encouraging the growth of FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...