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Lawmakers Shun State Cannabis Banking Reform
December 26, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has rejected the STATES Act, legislation that would allow states to regulate their own cannabis industries without federal intervention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Malaysia Demands $7.5B From Goldman
December 26, 2018

Goldman Sachs could be on the hook for $7.5 billion in reparations from the Malaysia government pertaining to its link to the 1MDB scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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SEC Fines Wealthfront, Hedgeable For Misleading Consumer Claims
December 26, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced late last week that it settled with Wealthfront Advisors and Hedgeable, two FinTech robo-advisors, for misleading investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Getting Merchants Ready For PSD2
December 23, 2018

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Lawmakers Raise FinTech Concerns Post Robinhood Debacle
December 21, 2018

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has expressed concerns that FinTech startup Robinhood is not being transparent about its cash management service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Growing Ratings Data Overwhelms Regulators
December 19, 2018

The U.S. securities regulator is having trouble with rating agencies because it doesn’t have the tools or specific knowledge it needs to analyze huge amounts of rating data, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Danske Fraud Case Leads To Eight Arrests In Estonia
December 19, 2018

Eight people in Estonia have been arrested in connection to Danske Bank’s money laundering scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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SEC Head Begs EU, UK To Stabilize Post-Brexit Plan
December 18, 2018

Jay Clayton, the chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urged European Union and U.K. lawmakers to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, which could potentially wreak havoc on markets across the globe, Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...