European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

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Brussels Calls For More Transparency From Social Networks After Facebook Scandal

Brussels Calls For More Transparency From Social Networks After Facebook Scandal
Brussels Calls For More Transparency From Social Networks After Facebook Scandal
April 02, 2018  |  Facebook / Meta

In the wake of Facebook’s recent data scandal, Brussels is getting tough on social media companies accused of spreading fake news. Get the Full Story...

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New Rules For Tech Giants Google, Apple In EU?
New Rules For Tech Giants Google, Apple In EU?
March 15, 2018  |  International

New rules loom in the European Union for tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Google, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
March 12, 2018  |  Regulation

A hammer? A velvet hammer? A helping hand? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Google’s Rivals Claim EU Ruling Not Good Enough
Google’s Rivals Claim EU Ruling Not Good Enough
March 01, 2018  |  Google

Google’s shopping rivals want an EU commission to do more to protect them from the search engine’s anti-competitive behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EU Threatens To Tax Big Tech, Big Time
EU Threatens To Tax Big Tech, Big Time
February 27, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Commission is looking to tax digital firms’ revenues, eyeing where their users are based – not where the firms themselves base their headquarters....

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RBS Challenged To Reinvest In Small Businesses After Posting Profits
RBS Challenged To Reinvest In Small Businesses After Posting Profits
February 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

As the fallout from Royal Bank of Scotland‘s Global Restructuring Group scandal continues, the U.K.’s Federation of Small Businesses is now calling on the financial...

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UK Banks’ Brexit Game Plan: Denied, With No Plan B
UK Banks’ Brexit Game Plan: Denied, With No Plan B
February 01, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The financial services community is one of the most anxious when it comes to navigating the uncertainties of Brexit. U.K. financial institutions are scrambling to...

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European Commission Finalizes PSD2 Authentication Rules For Corporate Cards
European Commission Finalizes PSD2 Authentication Rules For Corporate Cards
December 07, 2017  |  B2B Payments

With Europe’s PSD2 fast-approaching implementation, there are still key questions surrounding the new payments regulations. Among them: whether or not PSD2’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)...

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