financial regulation

Financial regulation is a form of regulation or supervision, which subjects financial institutions to certain requirements, restrictions and guidelines, aiming to maintain the integrity of the financial system. This may be handled by either a government or non-government organization.

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The Impact Of PSD2 And GDPR On Merchant Fraud
The Impact Of PSD2 And GDPR On Merchant Fraud
April 20, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

A perfect storm of regulatory changes and card brand rule changes has left many merchants wondering to whom, exactly, they are beholden and what, exactly,...

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Accounting Scandals Lead UK To Review Watchdog Powers
Accounting Scandals Lead UK To Review Watchdog Powers
April 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A slew of accounting scandals in the U.K. has led the government to launch an inquiry into the powers of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the...

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OCC Gearing Up To Publish Position On FinTech Charter
OCC Gearing Up To Publish Position On FinTech Charter
April 10, 2018  |  Regulation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is getting ready to release its position on a proposed charter for online lenders and other...

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Mulvaney Uses CFPB Structure As Excuse To Not Answer Congress’ Questions
Mulvaney Uses CFPB Structure As Excuse To Not Answer Congress’ Questions
April 06, 2018  |  CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau acting director Mick Mulvaney is using the agency’s structure as an excuse to refuse to answer questions about his leadership. According...

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Fed Vice Chair Reflects On Small Business Loan Industry Evolution
Fed Vice Chair Reflects On Small Business Loan Industry Evolution
April 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Randal K. Quarles, the Federal Reserve’s vice chairman for supervision, recently spoke at the HOPE Global Forums Annual Meeting to reflect on the changes endured...

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Red Flags Raised Over Potential NY Fed Appointment
Red Flags Raised Over Potential NY Fed Appointment
March 28, 2018  |  Personnel

John C. Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is reportedly being tapped to replace the retiring president of the New...

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Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
March 20, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

Regulators from around the world are teaming up to create a blueprint for a global FinTech “sandbox.” According to Reuters, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

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Bitcoin Daily: Trump Bans Petro Crypto; N.Y. Town Outlaws Crypto Mining
Bitcoin Daily: Trump Bans Petro Crypto; N.Y. Town Outlaws Crypto Mining
March 20, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin may soon climb to $9,000 again, CoinDesk reported. Still, the cryptocurrency has some ways to go. It fell to a five-and-half low of $7,335...

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Regs Want UK To Consider Big Four Accountancy Breakup
Regs Want UK To Consider Big Four Accountancy Breakup
March 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K. regulators are encouraging an inquiry into whether the market’s Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG, Deloitte, PwC and EY — should be broken up...

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