Regulator

Bitcoin Futures Rollout In Jeopardy
Bitcoin Futures Rollout In Jeopardy
March 22, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s plans to launch bitcoin futures in November of last year have been delayed because of regulators. According to a report in The Wall...

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Regulator: Nordic Banks Embroiled In AML Scandals Should Stay
Regulator: Nordic Banks Embroiled In AML Scandals Should Stay
March 14, 2019  |  AML

The head of the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) in Finland has warned that Nordic banks involved in money laundering scandals should be measured in their...

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Yes Bank’s Statement On RBI’s Audit May Have Mislead
Yes Bank’s Statement On RBI’s Audit May Have Mislead
February 18, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

Yes Bank is facing criticism by the Reserve Bank of India, which contends disclosures from an audit report were released in an effort to mislead the...

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Twitter Data Breach Prompts GDPR Investigation
Twitter Data Breach Prompts GDPR Investigation
January 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is Twitter’s lead regulator in the European Union. On Friday (Jan. 25), the DPC said it was again looking...

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UK Banks Make $3.03B In 2017 Overdraft Fees
UK Banks Make $3.03B In 2017 Overdraft Fees
December 18, 2018  |  Regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Tuesday (Dec. 18) that U.K. banks made more than $3.03 billion from charging overdraft fees last year. According to...

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UK Reg Tackles Authorized Push Payment Fraud
UK Reg Tackles Authorized Push Payment Fraud
December 14, 2018  |  Regulation

In an effort to help authorized push payment (APP) fraud victims, The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled new rules on Friday (Dec. 14). As...

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Italy’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple, Samsung Over Software Updates
Italy’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple, Samsung Over Software Updates
October 24, 2018  |  Mobile

The anti-trust watchdog in Italy is gearing up to fine Apple and Samsung, stemming from complaints that the two used software updates to slow down...

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NY Bank Regulator Calls Out OCC In Lawsuit
NY Bank Regulator Calls Out OCC In Lawsuit
May 15, 2017  |  Legal

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) plans to offer up charters allowing online lenders and FinTech companies to conduct business on...

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