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DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook No Slam Dunk

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Facebook bought Instagram, the photo- and video-sharing social networking service, in 2012 for $1 billion and WhatsApp, the cross-platform messaging service, in 2014 for $19 billion. He said it was a natural extension of its global social media business and not an attempt to remove a potential competitor from the marketplace. “It

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How PSD2 Is Changing ING Bank’s API Strategy

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Additionally, other companies are still working to change their platforms to comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as that regulation continues to sweep across Europe. Both banks and regulators are re-examining how exactly SCA will affect the financial ecosystem. Around the PSD2 and GDPR Worlds.

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How AML Regulations Are Pulling Credit Unions Into Law Enforcement

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CUs are also actively communicating with law enforcement agencies, keeping regulators informed about suspicious activity, while receiving tips on noticeable trends that these same agencies are eyeing. Meanwhile, another partnership could change the way users engage with a CU’s network of ATMs.

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The growing interest in digital banks

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Recently, new digital technologies – driven by cloud, mobile, social media and analytics – have significantly lowered entry barriers and put customers much more at the center of the banking relationship. At the same time, regulators in many countries also have relaxed regulations to encourage innovation in the banking industry.

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10 Top banking podcasts you should be listening to

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In many cases, the podcasts or hosts have sizable social media followings, and all release a new episode at least once per month so you can stay up to date with the latest trends in the finance world. He hosts banking executives, regulators, and association leaders to talk about critical issues in banking.

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Italy Launches Inquiry Into Apple, Samsung Regarding Aging Smartphones

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Apple and Samsung Electronics are coming under fire by Italian regulators regarding processor slowdowns in aging smartphones. 18) Reuters report , antitrust regulators in Italy have launched an inquiry into claims that Apple and Samsung have purposely used software updates to speed up the aging process for their older devices.

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Apple Investigated In France Over Battery Scandal

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Apple confirmed the findings, and the news caused a social media backlash, as well as a class-action lawsuit in the United States. First and foremost, we have never – and would never – do anything to intentionally shorten the life of any Apple product, or degrade the user experience to drive customer upgrades.

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