Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Investor Complaint Filed Vs. T-Mobile
November 28, 2016

T-Mobile has been targeted in an investor complaint, served last Wednesday (Nov. 23), tied to accounting and disclosure by the firm, Fortune reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

CFPB
It’s Time To Reset Consumer Financial Protection
November 28, 2016

Consumers definitely need consumer financial protection. They are preyed upon by providers looking to make money on folks who are gullible, innumerate or just not paying attention. Fraud and deception are all too common. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Consumer Confidence Soars: Are Americans Happy With Donald Trump, Grateful Election Is Over?
November 25, 2016

The latest data tied to consumer sentiment shows a sanguine outlook. So much so, said Bloomberg, that the impression is that respondents foresee a positive impact from the Donald Trump presidency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bank Regulation
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Pick Looms Over Hill
November 22, 2016

The parade of political appointees for the incoming Trump administration continues, and as noted in reference to the financial industry, one possible appointment looms large. Bloomberg reported that President-elect Donald Trump may be putting a new position in place: A Federal Reserve vice chairman whose primary purview...

Bank Regulation
Fed Stays The Course On Rates; Will Stocks Dip?
November 22, 2016

The more things change, the more they may stay the same … when it comes to interest rates. Two words came from the Fed chair last week that show that — election shocker notwithstanding — monetary policy will stay the course. Get the Full Story...

Legal & Regulation
EU Aims For New Bank Capital Rules
November 22, 2016

The European Commission is on track to debut a number of provisions as early as Wednesday (Nov. 23) that would “mirror” rules in place governing US banks and would serve to “ring fence” foreign bank capital, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Legal & Regulation
Trump Transition Team Says Dimon Was Never In Running
November 22, 2016

Speculation has been abounding that JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon will be named Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration, but according to a report, Dimon isn’t interested and Trump is trying to save face. Seeking Alpha, citing a tweet from Hallie Jackson, NBC correspondent...

CFPB
CFPB Sues Company That Scammed Lead Paint Poisioning Victims
November 22, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday (Nov. 21) that it filed a suit against Access Funding, alleging an illegal scheme that scammed lead paint poisoning victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Legal & Regulation
Tech Companies May Have Harder Time Hiring Foreign Workers
November 21, 2016

The technology sector is bracing for more scrutiny of their hiring practices once President-Elect Donald Trump and proposed Attorney General Sen. Jeff Sessions come into power in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...