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Regulation
SEC Official Sees ‘Significant Issues’ With Blank-Check Companies
April 07, 2021

A leading securities regulator issued a warning on the rise of fundraising through blank check companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Cocktails To Go Could Be One Of Many Changes To Survive Beyond Pandemic
April 06, 2021

Some regulations lifted to help businesses and consumers survive the COVID-19 pandemic have bipartisan support in being permanently nixed as the world starts returning to normal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Justice Thomas Calls For Fundamental Changes To Big Tech Regulation
April 06, 2021

Big technology platform players like Facebook and Google could see massive changes in regulations if U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas gets traction on his idea that the segment should be regulated like utilities, CNBC reported on Tuesday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK Markets Regulator Wants To Ease SPAC Rules
March 31, 2021

The Financial Conduct Authority, the U.K.’s markets regulator, released plans Wednesday (March 31) to reform its rules governing special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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British Regulator Accuses Prepaid Card Companies Of ‘Cartel-Like’ Behavior
March 31, 2021

The U.K.’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has accused five companies in the prepaid card market of operating as a “cartel” by agreeing to not compete or poach each other’s customers. The PSR issued a statement of objection on Wednesday (March 31) based on the behavior of...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Biden Plans To Nominate Lina Khan To FTC Commissioner Post; Apple...
March 29, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and consumers. 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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Facebook, Alphabet CEOs Outline Approaches To Web Regulation
March 24, 2021

Facebook, Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg detailed actions to reform a long-standing regulation that pertains to the internet in written testimony ahead of a Thursday (March 25) hearing before a U.S. House of Representatives committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple Ordered To Pay $308.5 Million Over Patent Infringement; Multiple US...
March 22, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing 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, PYMNTS...

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Nacha’s WEB Debit Account Validation Rule Takes Effect
March 19, 2021

The nonprofit Nacha, which enables Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, announced that the WEB Debit Account Validation Rule took effect on Friday (March 19), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...