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UK’s FCA To FinTechs: You’re Not Banks
May 19, 2021

Great Britain’s chief financial watchdog has a message for FinTech startups operating in the U.K.: stop comparing yourself to banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Khan’s FTC Nomination Will Proceed To Full Senate Vote; US Judge...
May 17, 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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Fed To Examine Debit CNP Routing — Pressure Looms For Interchange Fees
May 16, 2021

The great digital shift, especially toward debit transactions, is sparking examination of how those transactions are processed. 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...

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7-Eleven, Speedway Merger Proceeded Despite FTC Probe
May 14, 2021

Officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that 7-Eleven’s parent company moved ahead in its merger arrangement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation even as the commission continues to probe the deal, according to a Friday (May 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Facebook Loses Privacy Battle In Ireland
May 14, 2021

Facebook has lost a legal privacy battle in Ireland that could force the mammoth social media company to cease transferring data to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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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

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