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Google Draws Federal Privacy Complaint Over New Shopper Tracking Program
July 31, 2017

The Electronic Privacy Information Center is asking the FTC to take a closer look at Google’s new advertising program that attempts to tie consumers’ online actions with their later purchases in physical stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Acting OCC Head Defends Banking Charters For Online Lenders
July 20, 2017

Keith Noreika, the temporary head of the Office of Comptroller since May, is defending an idea that first came up under his predecessor Tom Curry: offering online lenders and FinTech startups banking charters.  Noreika notes that the initiative will be good for making the United...

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PSR Offers Up Annual Report and Regulatory Roadmap
July 12, 2017

The latest annual report by the Payments System Regulator, which oversees the British payments industry, debuted Thursday – and gives a nod to the competitiveness of the industry as a whole and the ways in which FinTech is changing the very nature of competition. Get...

CFPB Ruling Says Long Live The Trial Bar
July 11, 2017

  Speak softly and carry a big rule. The CFPB yesterday proclaimed that arbitration is dead and long live class action law suits and the trial bar.  And a rule that will cost all consumers big. Details.

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Are Founder’s Visas A Thing Of The Past?
July 11, 2017

An Obama-era program aimed at making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch U.S.-based startups seems to be on the chopping block as the Trump administration looks to limit foreign immigration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Comptroller Concerned About Banks And FinTech Partnerships
July 10, 2017

Be careful of the company you keep — and the technologies you use. 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...

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Kaspersky CEO Offers To Give US Government A Peek At His Source Code
July 03, 2017

Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, has publicly affirmed that he is willing to allow the government of the United States to inspect his firm’s source code to quell any questions and trust issues about Kaspersky’s antivirus and cybersecurity products. Get the Full...

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Google Hit With $2.7B Fine By The European Commission For Anti-Competitive Practices
June 27, 2017

The European Commission has spoken when it comes to Google — and as of today, it has spoken loudly. 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...

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PNC Says No To Drugs
June 22, 2017

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