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OCC Announces 3 Enforcement Actions Against Wells Fargo Leaders
January 14, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has completed the enforcement actions it pursued against 11 former Wells Fargo senior bank executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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UK Tribunal Halts Lawsuit Accusing Apple and Amazon of Reducing Competition
January 14, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal reportedly ruled that a lawsuit accusing Apple and Amazon of collusion cannot proceed. 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...

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Report: European Commission Reconsiders US Tech Cases After Trump Election
January 14, 2025

The European Commission is reportedly reconsidering its investigations into U.S. tech giants as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office next week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future
January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CFPB Sues Capital One Over ‘Highest’ Rates Promotion
January 14, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Capital One Tuesday (Jan. 14), alleging that the bank promoted one savings account as offering one of the nation’s “highest” interest rates at the same time it offered another one that paid out rates that were as much...

ANTITRUST
Google’s Search Business Faces UK Antitrust Investigation
January 14, 2025

Google is the first tech company investigated under the United Kingdom’s new competition law. 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...

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UK’s Antitrust Regulator Tests New Powers Targeting Google
January 14, 2025

Since Jan. 1, the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted new powers to regulate digital markets, investigate firms, impose remedies and enforce sanctions. The newly introduced Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) closely aligns with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act,...

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Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
January 13, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (Jan. 13) that two Robinhood broker-dealers have agreed to pay $45 million in combined civil penalties to settle charges that they failed to observe a “broad array” of regulatory requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company charged tenants hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...