Regulation

Regulation
FTC Gets More Control Over Corporate M&A Process 
October 29, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission recently adopted several policy changes focused on how companies handle the merger and acquisition process, according to a report Friday (Oct. 29) in The Wall Street Journal.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FTC Warns Uber, Amazon, Other Tech Firms on Money-Making Claims
October 26, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued notices on over 1,100 companies, saying it will be aggressively targeting them if they pitch any misleading money-making claims, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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BNPL Firms in Australia Can’t Block Merchant Surcharges 
October 22, 2021

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Friday (Oct. 22) said buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies can’t stop merchants across the country from implementing surcharges for their services, Reuters reported, following a two-year review of the situation.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Reserve Bank of India Fines Paytm, Western Union for Regulations Violations
October 20, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore (about $133,670) on Paytm Payments Bank for the charge of submitting information not reflecting the facts, Business Standard reported Wednesday (Oct. 20). That is an offense to the central bank’s Payments...

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SEC to Determine if Payment for Order Flow Should Be Changed, Banned
October 19, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said the regulator is looking into whether or not payment for order flow needs to be changed or banned, with the objective of keeping the marketplace competitive, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Digital Chamber of Commerce Cautions of Stablecoin ‘Over-Regulation’ 
October 19, 2021

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Bipartisan Momentum Driving Big Tech Legislation
October 19, 2021

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are backing legislation to reel in Big Tech firms and institute content restraints, aiming to deter the spread of harmful information and disallow dominant platforms from self-promoting their own products and services. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UAE Central Bank Begins Issuing Retail Payment Licenses
October 13, 2021

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation to license retail payment services, part of its ongoing push to get the country ready for digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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China Steps Up Investigations Into Antitrust, Mergers
October 12, 2021

China’s antitrust watchdog is adding new staff and departments amid the latest development in the country’s ongoing battle against monopolies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....