politics

When Brexit Literally Turned Into A Food Fight

When Brexit Literally Turned Into A Food Fight
When Brexit Literally Turned Into A Food Fight
May 21, 2019  |  Economy

Usually, when a situation is described as a food fight, the term is used in a colorful way. Adults, after all, do not normally throw...

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Warren Pitches Plan To Break Up Big Tech
Warren Pitches Plan To Break Up Big Tech
March 08, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

In an effort that could limit Silicon Valley’s growth, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has put out a plan to break up large tech firms...

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US Rep Ocasio-Cortez Likely To Win Financial Services Committee Seat
US Rep Ocasio-Cortez Likely To Win Financial Services Committee Seat
January 11, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

In a move that could put a lawmaker against Wall Street and even some members of her own party, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is...

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The $5B Midterm Elections And The Big Costs Of Big Data
The $5B Midterm Elections And The Big Costs Of Big Data
November 03, 2018  |  Data & Research

Politics is not our normal beat here at PYMNTS. But the 2018 midterms has changed our thinking, and for one reason: 2018 will be one for the record...

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Trump Could Queer The Deal For Quarles To Chair The FSB
Trump Could Queer The Deal For Quarles To Chair The FSB
August 27, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior at foreign summits this summer could have spoiled the chances of a top Federal Reserve official to lead the Financial Stability...

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Alibaba CEO Warns Trade War Will Harm Everyone
Alibaba CEO Warns Trade War Will Harm Everyone
April 11, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

Alibaba’s Chief Executive Jack Ma warned in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (April 11) that a trade war between the U.S. and...

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Peter Thiel Could Log Off Facebook And Silicon Valley
Peter Thiel Could Log Off Facebook And Silicon Valley
February 16, 2018  |  Facebook / Meta

Is Peter Thiel resigning from the Facebook board? Sources say he is considering it, as he moves his residence and investment firms to Los Angeles...

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Trump Outside Advisor Wants CFPB’s Cordray Fired
Trump Outside Advisor Wants CFPB’s Cordray Fired
July 31, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

An outside advisor to President Donald J. Trump, Corey Lewandowski, said Sunday (July 30) that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray should be...

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