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UK Financial Watchdog Wants More Protection For Retail Financial Investors
May 14, 2021

Great Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has instituted a new consumer duty designed to give consumers greater protection when dealing with retail financial market firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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US Senators Want Regulators To Crack Down On Travel Scams
May 13, 2021

With pandemic scams on the rise, two U.S. senators are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from travel fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Tech Critic Lina Khan’s FTC Nomination Will Move To Full Senate Vote
May 12, 2021

Lina Khan, a law professor and outspoken critic of big tech companies’ market power, appears headed to a seat on the Federal Trade Commission following bipartisan endorsement Wednesday from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Provides ‘Statement Of Objections’ To Apple Over App Store Rules;...
May 10, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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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Yellen Picks Michael Hsu As First Deputy Comptroller Of OCC
May 09, 2021

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen plans to name Michael J. Hsu the first deputy comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, her office announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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SEC To Examine Retail Brokerage Apps, Payment For Order Flows
May 07, 2021

The federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating how retail broker apps encourage stock trading and earn money when those trades are executed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: G7 Nations Ink Tech Reg Agreement; Apple Hit With $12 Million...
May 03, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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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Sen. Kennedy’s SPAC Bill Calls For Disclosure Transparency
April 29, 2021

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has introduced a new act to help promote transparency in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Report: SEC Eyes SPAC Rules For Projections, Liability
April 27, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun considering restrictions on the growth of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), the Financial Post reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...