Legal & Regulation

CFPB
Senate Democrats: Musk’s CFPB Dealings Present Ethical Conflict
February 19, 2025

A pair of Senate Democrats say they want to kick DOGE out of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 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...

Legal & Regulation
Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. 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...

Legal & Regulation
Judge Denies State Attorneys General Request to Bar DOGE From Data
February 18, 2025

A federal judge denied a request by 14 state attorneys general to temporarily bar the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data at seven federal agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Legal & Regulation
Trump’s Tariff Plans Reframe Compliance’s Role in a Protectionist Era
February 18, 2025

When it comes to managing for uncertainty, chief financial officers are expected to nimbly handle both a sea of change and changing seas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Legal & Regulation
FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
February 18, 2025

Big business had hoped the Trump administration would approach regulation somewhat differently than its predecessor. 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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White House: Musk Is an Advisor and Not a DOGE Employee
February 18, 2025

Elon Musk works with the White House, not for it, according to an administration official. 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,...

ANTITRUST
UK’s CMA Gives Provisional Approval to Amex GBT Acquisition of CWT
February 18, 2025

American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group (GBT), said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that updated provisional conclusions announced by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) support the company’s position as it defends itself against an antitrust case brought by...

Legal & Regulation
Social Security Boss Quits as DOGE Digs Into Sensitive Data
February 18, 2025

America’s top Social Security official has reportedly resigned following a clash with Elon Musk’s efficiency group. 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...

Bank Regulation
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman: Banking Regulations Should Allow Innovation
February 17, 2025

The regulatory framework should not prevent banks from providing innovative and competitive products and services, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle W. Bowman said Monday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...