Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imported Automobiles and Parts
March 26, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an order Wednesday (March 26) that imposes 25% tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain auto parts, according to a thread posted on X by the White House’s Rapid Response 47 account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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House Hearing on CFPB Blasts Agency’s Structure and Claims Regulatory Overreach
March 26, 2025

Critics of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Wednesday (March 26) at a Capitol Hill hearing that the agency needs a restructuring, and has engaged in what they call “regulatory overreach” that merits a revisiting of its funding structure as well. Get the Full...

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Rep. Andy Barr Says Bills Would Create ‘Transparent, Law-Abiding CFPB’
March 26, 2025

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., said Wednesday (March 26) that three bills he introduced will bring reforms to areas in which the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has “abused its power and threatened — not helped — consumers in the process.” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Utah Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Earned Wage Access Industry
March 26, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an earned wage access bill Wednesday (March 26), according to a press release issued by his office. 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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Bisignano Tells Senate SSA Hearing: ‘I’ve Spent My Career Protecting PII’
March 25, 2025

Fiserv CEO and Chairman of the Board Frank Bisignano is among the Trump administration nominees being considered by the Senate Finance Committee to join the Social Security Administration (SSA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK’s FCA Plans to Retire Outdated Guidance to Streamline Regulation
March 25, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to retire more than 100 pages of outdated guidance, withdraw hundreds of supervisory publications and take other steps to reduce burdens on businesses and improve outcomes for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood’s New Prediction-Markets Hub
March 24, 2025

Massachusetts’ securities regulator is reportedly investigating Robinhood’s newly launched prediction-markets hub. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Bank Regulation
Report: Treasury Department Seeks More Control Over FDIC and OCC
March 24, 2025

The Treasury Department is reportedly drafting recommendations that would streamline other banking regulators and give the department more control over them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
Bowman’s Past Remarks Signal ‘Tailored’ Bank Supervision Priorities at the Fed
March 24, 2025

To get a sense of where banking regulation may be headed, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s comments and priorities laid out in remarks and speeches offer some insight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...