Regulation

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UK’s FCA Announces Proposals, Rules to Strengthen Capital Markets
July 26, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed new rules on publishing a prospectus, raising capital and regulating secondary markets, and finalized new rules on investment research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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FTC Investigating Companies’ Use of Personal Data to Set Prices
July 23, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking to learn more about companies’ use of personal data to categorize individuals and set individualized prices for the same goods or service — a practice it calls “surveillance pricing.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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International Financial Stability Board Chair: Non-Bank Vulnerabilities Threaten Financial System
July 22, 2024

A top global financial watchdog says the “shadow banking” sector needs more regulation. 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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UK’s FCA: Financial Firms Must Improve Treatment of Politicians
July 18, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to change its guidance to ensure that financial firms do not treat politicians and public servants unfairly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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PayPal Fined $27 Million for Contract Violations in Poland
July 15, 2024

A Polish regulator fined PayPal $27.3 million over allegedly “unprecedented” user agreement violations. 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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FTC Warns Franchisors About Junk Fees
July 12, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned franchisors Friday (July 12) that non-disparagement clauses and the imposition of previously undisclosed fees are against the law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
July 12, 2024

For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad range of services that forge a continuum of commerce, content and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Esker Adds ESG-Focused Features to Source-to-Pay Platform
July 09, 2024

Esker has expanded its Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform to include new features focused on helping businesses comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations worldwide. 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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Fifth Third Bank Fined $20 Million for Improper Auto Lending Practices
July 09, 2024

Fifth Third Bank must pay $20 million to resolve litigation in its auto lending practices. 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,...