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JUNE 30, 2020

UK regulators reached agreement to let operations resume there. Wirecard North America officials said the company was looking for a new owner as the multi-billion accounting scandal at the German-based payments firm reverberated across the globe.

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MAY 27, 2022

For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Regulatory cryptocurrency regulations are most fluid at the state level. State Regulations. SEC Regulation. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ).

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.

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JANUARY 17, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration is letting commercial drone-maker American Robotics operate drones without on-site pilots — but with a number of caveats, according to a decision recently posted on the agency’s website. That regulation will apply to the testing for which American Robotics won approval. This is a game changer.".

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

Self-driving vehicle company Aurora has been approved by California regulators to allow passengers rides in its fleet of driverless vehicles, according to reports. Aurora, with logistical operations currently in Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco, has approximately a dozen self-driving vehicles used for testing on American public roads.

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MAY 5, 2022

Two-plus years later, banks and credit unions continue to feel the pressure to transform their credit and lending operations. The IDC Market Glance offers an overview of the landscape for consumer and small business digital lending. And for good. A Pathway to Improved Loss Rates and Happier Customers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Robinhood has come under the watchful eye of regulators — this time in Massachusetts. State regulators are set to file a complaint on Wednesday (Dec. 16) saying that the stock-trading platform failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In recent years, the market has gone from one struggling with high financial illiteracy and limited card acceptance, to a bright spot in Europe for FinTech innovation. Regulation is perhaps the strongest driver of Lithuania’s FinTech-friendly environment. But financial regulatory compliance can be a headache for any market.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Operational risk is rapidly becoming one of the most important threats to the financial system but is also one of the least well understood. But they are only one part of operational risk, which includes losses from any kind of business disruption or human error, including power outages or natural disasters.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The British government is establishing a new Digital Markets Unit tasked with enforcing laws that apply to Big Tech companies, such as Google and Facebook , authorities announced in a press release. s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the agency that oversees enforcement of antitrust laws. According to the U.K.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

While helpful, the availability of affordable financing for SMBs is not necessarily typical of a market in which smaller firms can struggle to access funding. And when federal funding runs dry, SMBs will continue to need financing to remain viable and thrive in a post-pandemic market. The High-Risk Perception.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

seeks to reinstate its license to provide ride-hailing services in London after a suspension, the city’s transportation regulator will leave the decision up to a judge. Bloomberg News reported that Transport for London (TfL) will stay neutral and let the court decide whether Uber can operate in its biggest European market.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. AI technologies, such as voice recognition and natural language processing (NLP), are being used to improve customer experience and to gain operational efficiencies. Personalization of Customer Services.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Ant Group 's initial public offering (IPO) could be delayed by six months and its valuation reduced by quite a lot after its delay this week, a report from the Financial Times says, as new regulations come into play. 3), one day after Beijing debuted a set of regulations that would have forced Ant Group to re-do its business model.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. But in January 2021, the new OCC announced it would pause the "Fair Access" rule that was intended to prevent another Operation Choke Point.

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JUNE 25, 2020

It will be easier for New York cryptocurrency businesses to launch in New York, thanks to a plan by regulators that would ease licensing rules. The existing licensee would provide the startup with the operational, staffing, and other support until it can obtain a full DFS virtual currency license.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2019

Regulators want to have a greater stake in the way sharing platforms operate. Many of these regulators also now expect sharing and payment services to comply with shifting data regulations, like GDPR. A reclassification could lead to significant changes in how the mobile payment service can operate in the country.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 12, 2018

Online lenders may own more than half of the personal lending market, but they face serious headwinds. For one thing, rising interest rates will increase their cost of funds, and perhaps make their offerings less attractive, and for another, regulations may arrive that make operating their businesses more expensive.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

The FRB and FDIC are looking to improve financial stability by limiting contagion risk ( the spread of an economic crisis from one market or region to another) by reducing the likelihood of uninsured depositors suffering loss. of total leverage exposure. This calibration is intended to ensure U.S. of total leverage exposure.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Regulation has undoubtedly acted as a catalyst to major financial services trends in areas like small business (SMB) lending, faster payments and, most recently, open banking and collaboration with FinTechs. In its Global Banking Outlook 2018 survey , EY assessed 221 financial institutions across 29 markets. Optimism Up.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With the boom of eCommerce both before and during the pandemic, European Union regulators are taking another look at antitrust rules regarding internet sales and distribution platforms. The European Commission, the EU’s arm for antitrust regulations, said in a press release that it will examine vertical block exemption regulations (VBER).

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. Perez also formed partnerships with various businesses, government entities and regulators to advance ingenuity and confidence in the payment landscape.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As it aims to bolster methods of market exit and risk disposal for institutions that loan money, the central bank of China introduced a draft of updates to legislation applicable to commercial banks, Reuters reported. They’ve been asked to support the economy at the expense of their own operational strength.” .

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BankUnderground

JULY 10, 2024

Miruna-Daniela Ivan, Joshua Lillis, Eduardo Maqui and Carlos Cañon Salazar Funding markets are crucial for healthy and active financial institutions, and consequently for everyone in the economy. Repo markets support price discovery and improve liquidity in a variety of markets, but they can also pose risks to financial stability.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

4), Dutch antitrust regulators have been looking at the company – specifically into Apple’s Pay’s near-field communications (NFC) operability. It should be noted that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) did not explicitly name Apple in its announcement of an investigation into NFC.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In the January PSD2 Tracker , PYMNTS examines how money movement and data flow are getting an upgrade with PSD2, as well as how the upcoming SCA regulation is bound to affect user authentication. Despite GDPR coming into effect a full six months ago, 50 percent of European merchants still aren’t compliant with the regulation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

China's top regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, has fined coffee chain Luckin Coffee and other firms that helped it inflate its sales and expenses last year, The Wall Street Journal reported. The regulator said on Tuesday (Sept. That prompted the regulator to start the investigation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Regulators are taking a closer look at financial apps that allow workers to access their pay early. But regulators from New York and 10 other states aren’t convinced. As for the subpoena from regulators, Palaniappan explained “it’s a new model. billion in bank overdraft fees and $6 billion in payday loans.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

regulators on Thursday (Dec. The Bank of England , the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a shared policy summary on new requirements to strengthen operational resilience in the financial services sector. The problems prompted a parliamentary inquiry.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

The bulk of this value is driven by savings and operational efficiencies, as AI could cut costs for banks by reducing the human error that occurs in payments and other operations. Customer demand, accelerated speed to market and improved back-end efficiencies are all motivating causes, but banks could face ruin if they fall behind.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

As Goldman Sachs seeks further expansion in the South African economy, the financial services company joined the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s interest-rate and currency-derivatives market, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Jan. The filings also indicated that interest income would be spread across operating segments.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

15) extensive potential new regulations for digital services that would cover online marketplaces, social media and other platforms, offering first drafts for the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) to the public. The European Commission released on Tuesday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

France’s financial regulator is set to approve a wave of cryptocurrency-related firms in the country, subjecting them to new rules that include paying taxes and complying with capital requirements and consumer protections, according to a report by Reuters. Because digital currency is so new, regulations vary around the world.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. This past week, Britain’s federal government said its media regulator, known as Ofcom, would be given new oversight to monitor and regulate material posted on the web by companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

The necessity of such regulations is undeniable, however, as lagging data standards leave businesses and consumers open to fraud and boost frustration regarding the speed of digital transactions. Discussions can be further complicated by world events that change the way FIs, businesses and consumers interact. Sixty-three percent of U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2020

Robust international operations require winning over many sellers and operating smoothly around the world, activities that can be challenging for platforms. dollars, but the practice can be inconvenient for sellers in many international markets. Complying With Payments Regulations. Domestic Seller Currencies.

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