Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
The DOJ Sees Abuse Risks In Online Lending
June 07, 2016

The Department of Justice is taking a more interested look into the world of online financial services — lending in particular — as an area ripe for potential abuse as technology is replacing old school safeguarding systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Commerce Dept. Probes Huawei For Export Details
June 06, 2016

The stage may be set — or may be setting up to be set — for a tech and regulatory battle between Chinese giant Huawei and its U.S. counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EU Sets Guidelines To Support Sharing Economy
June 03, 2016

The sharing economy, regardless of country, has ruffled a lot of regulatory feathers. 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....

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More Payday Lenders Accused Of Overcharging Borrowers
June 03, 2016

In a relatively new twist on payday lending oversight, small lenders claiming ties with tribal entities cannot claim sovereign immunity when it comes to extending loans and the interest rates tied to those loans. As reported by Courthouse News Service, sovereign immunity does not “shield” payday...

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The CFPB’s Payday Lending Rules Are Officially Out
June 02, 2016

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NY Regulators Launch Online Lending Probe
May 27, 2016

The New York state financial regulator, newly enmeshed in a probe into embattled online lender Lending Club, is widening its gaze to include other online lenders and is examining whether they should be licensed in New York state at all, Reuters reported on Thursday (May 26),...

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The Regulation Iceman Commeth For The On-Demand Economy
May 26, 2016

Sometimes slow news is good news for a sector, particularly one like the on-demand delivery market space, where recent news has surrounded a wave of firms flaming out. And while the startup engine has notably ramped down, with fewer firms venturing out into the competitive landscape, the...

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Alibaba’s SEC Troubles
May 26, 2016

Alibaba is finding itself in hot water over an SEC inquiry regarding its accounting practices. 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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TCH’s New Framework For Regulators
May 26, 2016

The Clearing House (TCH) and the International Swaps and Derivative Association (ISDA) said on Wednesday (May 25) that they have jointly issued a whitepaper that helps guide regulators as they hammer out a new framework for central counterparties (CCP). Get the Full Story Complete the form...