Regulation

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GDPR Prompts Flood Of Data Complaints
August 29, 2018

The number of complaints filed with the U.K. data protection watchdog has more than doubled since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect at the end of May. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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GDPR Compliance Yet To Gain Traction
August 27, 2018

The initial verdicts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are in, at least in terms of compliance – or lack thereof. 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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Senator Warren Rails Against Corporations
August 21, 2018

Senator Elizabeth Warren has come out swinging against U.S. corporations with a new proposal that would force the owners of successful companies to give “at least” 40 percent of their ownership rights to employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FCA Rolls Out Rules To Help Consumers Make Better Financial Services Decisions
August 16, 2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Thursday (Aug. 16) that consumers and small businesses will have better information about the services offered by account providers so they can make better decisions about which services are right for...

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SEC: Financial Advisor Ameriprise To Pay $4.5M Fine
August 16, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced, according to Reuters, that it has charged Ameriprise Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, $4.5 million due to the company’s failure to safeguard retail investor assets from theft by its representatives. According to the SEC’s order, five...

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Framing The FinTech Build Vs. Buy Debate
August 14, 2018

Build vs. buy. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

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FinCEN Eyes Cryptocurrency Amid 1,500 Monthly Complaints
August 13, 2018

1,500 complaints about suspicious activity per month. 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 form, you agree...

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...