Regulators

Fed Asks Banks To Work With Borrowers Impacted By Coronavirus

Fed Asks Banks To Work With Borrowers Impacted By Coronavirus
Fed Asks Banks To Work With Borrowers Impacted By Coronavirus
March 09, 2020  |  Economy

Banking regulators around the U.S. wrote a joint statement telling banks they wouldn’t be penalized for helping borrowers who are dealing with the financial consequences...

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Japan Regulators Want Rakuten To Shelve Free Shipping Offer
Japan Regulators Want Rakuten To Shelve Free Shipping Offer
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

The Fair Trade Commission in Japan (JFTC) has asked eCommerce company Rakuten to delay its plans to offer free shipping, which would take effect on...

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Zuckerberg To Meet With EU Regulators Prior To Big Tech Proposals
Zuckerberg To Meet With EU Regulators Prior To Big Tech Proposals
February 11, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has scheduled meetings with European Union (EU) regulators ahead of an official proposal presentation to create a new framework for Big...

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DOJ, State AGs Could Combine Google Investigations
DOJ, State AGs Could Combine Google Investigations
January 27, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials will meet with U.S. state attorneys general to share information about the ongoing investigation into Google’s alleged antitrust violations,...

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UK Regulators’ Data Violations Fines Top $126.5M 
UK Regulators’ Data Violations Fines Top $126.5M 
January 20, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Regulators in the U.K. have levied €114 million ($126 million) in fines for data violations since instituting new stronger privacy mandates in mid-2018, The Financial...

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UK Gambling Watchdog Outlaws Credit Card Bets
UK Gambling Watchdog Outlaws Credit Card Bets
January 14, 2020  |  Payment Methods

In an effort to rein in problem gambling, the U.K. Gambling Commission is banning the use of credit cards for placing bets, the BBC reported...

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EU Regulators Expand Scrutiny On Data Practices – And Bots
EU Regulators Expand Scrutiny On Data Practices – And Bots
January 13, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

It’s a new year, and in Europe, an expansion of scrutiny and laws governing data sharing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Wells’ Growth Reportedly Hampered By Old Systems, Tech Failures
Wells’ Growth Reportedly Hampered By Old Systems, Tech Failures
January 12, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

Wells Fargo is striving to revamp its approach to technology to ensure systems stay online, satisfy regulators and block cybercriminals, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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