Regulation

Regulation
Why One Startup Is Desperately Seeking Regulation
June 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength...

Uber Convicted In France
June 10, 2016

Uber just made some more enemies in Europe. 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...

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Uber Faces Fraud Accusations In Anti-Trust Case
June 08, 2016

The judge in Uber‘s New York anti-trust case has ordered the release of documents to determine if the private investigators hired by the ride-hailing service gathered information about its competitors in a fraudulent manner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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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

Let’s get ready to rumble! 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...

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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),...