Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Kaspersky Lab Sues Trump Administration Over Agency Ban
December 19, 2017

Kaspersky Lab, the security company that saw the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ban the use of its products within the confines of federal agencies, announced Monday (Dec. 18) that it will appeal that decision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Sen. Warren Slams CFPB’s Plan To Revisit Enforcement Actions
December 19, 2017

The Federal Reserve reported Monday (Dec. 18) that it would repeal Regulation C, a regulation pertaining to home mortgage disclosures, and is proposing to limit the reach of Regulation M, pertaining to consumer leasing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Game Of Thrones: CFPB Edition
December 19, 2017

When “Game of Thrones” finished the first half of the season earlier this year, its 17 million weekly viewers were left with a problem: they had a year, at least, to wait until the second half of the final season began.  What could they possibly...

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China Says Facebook, Google Will Have To Live With Censorship
December 19, 2017

If Google and Facebook want to operate in China and access its 751 million internet users, it will have to operate within China’s cybersecurity rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Celeb Cryptocurrency Fave Centra Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit
December 18, 2017

Centra, a startup that raised over $30 million this year through an ICO promoted by celebrities, has been hit with a class-action lawsuit. 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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Fed’s Quarles To Recuse Himself From Anything Wells Fargo
December 17, 2017

The Federal Reserve’s vice chair who is in charge of policing Wall Street, Randal Quarles, said late last week he is recusing himself from anything related to Wells Fargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Regulators Should Eye Risks Tied to Financial Innovation: Panel
December 15, 2017

Financial innovation carries risks that need to be monitored, said a regulatory panel based in the United States. The warning came on Thursday from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), which Reuters said looks at risks that threaten the financial system. The concern, hinted the newswire, means...

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Navajo Nation Says Wells Fargo Opened Unauthorized Accounts
December 14, 2017

Wells Fargo is facing more legal woes, with the Navajo Nation filing a federal lawsuit this week against the bank, claiming it targeted tribal members with “predatory sales tactics.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Airbnb Plays Nice With French Regulators Over Payments
December 12, 2017

Airbnb, the short-term, home-sharing site, has removed a payment system in France that was deemed controversial. 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...