PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

And the wild ride, of course, continues. The financial publication Barron’s reported that regulations — new ones, rumored to be in the offing — were the impetus that sent the price skidding. The tax announcement comes on the heels of emergency meetings by finance ministers.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

And lest you think changes in tax policy sow confusion only in the United States, think again. Bitcoin breeched a key psychological barrier on news that the South Korean government would tax income earned by virtual currency exchanges to the tune of 24.2 This past week saw a wild ride.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

Tax reform played a key role for several corporate successes in the first quarter of 2018. “The optimism generated from corporate tax reform seems to have done little to persuade organizations to spend their cash during the early months of 2018,” Kaitz said in a statement.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Govindacharya have asked lawmakers in India to call leaders of Google and Facebook to the country to ask them about data privacy and their compliance on tax laws, according to a report from Reuters. Of course, we have to call those people who are authorized to take decisions and who head organizations.”.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In Brussels, regulatory officials are considering a monitoring system that would allow the public to rate companies’ tax compliance and how quickly they remove illegal content, FT reported. Breton said regulators in Brussels are preparing a list of activities that tech companies would be required to eliminate.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Mayo said, according to the outlet, “It’s been a rocky 25-year marriage for banking and technology, but it’s finally getting on course.”. The reasons, according to the past report: economic expansion, regulations put in place after the recession that are improving the risk at banks and President Donald Trump’s corporate tax changes.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

The financial center operates with its own legal, regulatory and tax infrastructure and traces its roots back to 2005. As reported by the Gulf Times , the Qatar Central Bank adopted new regulations in December that focus on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Time will tell, of course.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2018

To find companies that may be using software to fix prices, EU regulators may create their own algorithms. So, of course, we would like to have our own algorithms to be out there, looking into the market, figuring out if there has been collusion taking place.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

That caution extends to all manner of considerations in the realm, including the issuance of a state-backed cryptocurrency, and even the regulation of the digital currencies. The fact that India is still studying the issue means that cryptos of course can and will be revisited. One cue might come from the U.S.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 11, 2017

It’s fair to assume then that PSD2 would be a direct continuation of PSD1, correcting the course and setting mistakes right, but it’s not. In many ways it’s the most avant garde financial regulation of our time whilst also extending a long middle finger to our American cousins. Of course we are.

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2020

Such Parisian sites as the Eiffel Tower, the Left Bank and the now fired-damaged Cathedral of Notre Dame are of course world famous — and help fuel the tourism ecosystem of hotels, restaurants and cafes. Airbnb has been fighting with the French government over such issues as providing data to tax authorities.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

We make that statement a bit tongue in cheek, of course. But we’d also bet that Cook’s musings might perk the ears of any number of regulators who are looking into Apple’s activities, or Big Tech’s for that matter. And that is for regulators to decide, not for me to decide.”. When is a monopoly not a threat?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

We make that statement a bit tongue in cheek, of course. But we’d also bet that Cook’s musings might perk the ears of any number of regulators who are looking into Apple’s activities, or Big Tech’s for that matter. “And that is for regulators to decide, not for me to decide.” . When is a monopoly not a threat?

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MARCH 12, 2018

Last week, of course, the U.S. And yet: How and why to regulate? And where – and just who should do the regulating? federal agencies that are trying to figure out if something is under their purview and should they [even] be regulating this.”. Obviously, there are tax issues and you’ve got the IRS involved,” said Patel.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2018

game have been drawing increased scrutiny from regulators … everyone from exchange operators to miners. And in a world where the investments in ICOs have lurched into the billions of dollars, the regulation of a thus far unregulated (ICO) U.S. has been somewhat, at least arguably, late to the ICO regulation game.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Mayo said, according to the outlet, “It’s been a rocky 25-year marriage for banking and technology, but it’s finally getting on course.”. The reasons, according to the past report: economic expansion, regulations put in place after the recession that are improving the risk at banks and President Donald Trump’s corporate tax changes.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

As has been seen before and will be seen again, the specter of regulation is likely to set off a stampede for the proverbial (crypto) door. The taskforce found that leveraged derivatives are risky, of course — so much so that the leverage means losses beyond that of the initial investment. The FCA also said, “The U.K.

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MARCH 19, 2018

It is the purpose of this Local Law to facilitate the adoption of land use and zoning and/or municipal lighting department regulations to protect and enhance the City’s natural, historic, cultural and electrical resources,” Plattsburgh said after holding a public hearing on the matter last week, according to Bloomberg.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Instacart offers a compelling case study, as it has come to dominate the third-party grocery delivery market over the course of the pandemic partly because it brought online ordering to brick-and-mortar supermarkets that previously had limited capabilities. The Flexible Pay Imperative And On-Staff Workers. as W-2 employees.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

As has happened so far, India’s government said late last year that new eCommerce regulations would become the law of the land – at the end of this week, on Feb. million fewer jobs would be created, and the government would collect $6 billion less in taxes. While all eyes may be focused on China and the U.S. , In tandem, more than 1.1

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

European regulators this week continued to show their love, respect and admiration for U.S.-based Assuming that caught your attention, here’s the real story: It’s shaping up as a busy week for regulators in Europe (including Turkey, which for purposes of this article, qualifies as Europe). European Investment.

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MAY 29, 2018

The latest episode had French President Emmanuel Macron telling executives from major technology companies — including Facebook, Microsoft, Intel and IBM — that innovation needs to be accompanied by tough regulations and societal contributions. “I Don’t worry, though — the Americans can give as good as they get.

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JULY 9, 2018

It’s been just a few weeks since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect — and speed bumps remain. On a country-specific basis, Thailand last week said it debuted regulations on digital tokens, slated to take effect a week from now on July 16. Thailand And The Digital Token Debate.

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JULY 21, 2022

Of course, the sweeping AML Act of 2020 was passed because it also was tucked into the massive defense spending authorization bill for that year—so backers of BSA/AML expansion appear to be reverting to tactics which previously bore fruit. Requirements. Here, the amendment does provide the Secretary and FinCEN with its typical discretion.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The market’s early-stage growing pains, she said, reflect the unique struggles of a market driven by competition, not regulation. “My regulation is both a help and a hinderance. And of course, our government is less likely to intervene to provide capabilities that can be provided by the market.”. Competition, Not Regulation.

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2016

The Obama administration is cracking down on money laundering and tax evasion tactics. companies to hide money laundering, tax evasion and other illicit financial activities,” Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew wrote in a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), according to The Wall Street Journal.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Those ambitions, of course, include the goal of bringing financial services to more than 1 billion individuals across the world, known as the unbanked or underbanked. dollar is an excellent currency as a means of accounts, and it serves all needs — except it’s really bad for tax evasion,” and a host of other crimes. The Crime Factor.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Those ambitions, of course, include the goal of bringing financial services to more than 1 billion individuals across the world, known as the unbanked or underbanked. dollar is an excellent currency as a means of accounts, and it serves all needs — except it’s really bad for tax evasion,” and a host of other crimes. The Crime Factor.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Overall, the US economy is on a path of recovery, but the pace and strength of the recovery will depend on the course of the pandemic and the success of vaccination efforts. Additionally, the implementation of new policies by the government, such as changes to taxes and regulations, could also influence economic outlook.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 28, 2015

Much like tax forms were once frequently completed with just a calculator, pencil and paper, the same is true of a business valuation. This is the real crux of building versus buying – how much time can my firm save over the course of the year with an automated solution? Human error. With more than 1.1

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The compliance burden of a legal marijuana business having to manage regulations that vary by state, and between the state and federal level, has created a banking conundrum for a market forced to rely heavily on cash.

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MAY 13, 2016

Stop ISIS, bring peace to the Middle East, clean up the economy, create more jobs, fix the education system, lower taxes, etc., Of course, that’s just what comes with the territory. Of course, when the former commissioner, Bart Chilton, says bitcoin, he’s talking blockchain and all digital currencies. Fair point.

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MAY 16, 2018

The rest, says Pappano, are going to be scrambling to catch up so they can start to enjoy the potential new tax revenues that legalized gambling can create. Payments will, of course, be central to online gaming and sports wagering. Tax revenue is a powerful motivator. Not as much as one might think, says Pappano.

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APRIL 19, 2019

That’s because Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is on the way in September, but as has been seen with other sweeping changes mandated by regulators and impacting the very way payments are made, lots of folks are not paying attention. The economy is growing, and tax refunds may have also helped boost spend. Retail Sales: Rally 1.6

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2017

In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Ralf Ohlhausen, business development director at PPRO Financial, said, “From the outset, none of the banks would have been very excited about the prospect of letting third parties access their customer data, which is quite understandable of course.”

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JUNE 25, 2018

The technical capabilities can be dizzying and dazzling, of course, spanning the gamut from machine learning to artificial intelligence (AI), to predictive modeling. Historically we’ve seen we’ve seen compliance functions — specifically in tax and regulatory areas — focus on risk avoidance versus risk management,” he told PYMNTS.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In the latest salvo against trading bitcoin, Lloyds Banking Group said Sunday that it would ban its clients from buying the marquee crypto (that would be bitcoin, of course) using credit cards, which comes on the heels of similar bans from Citigroup and JPMorgan.

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