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US, Europe lock arms on payments regulation

Payments Dive

and European regulators have joined forces to monitor digital payment concerns, including those related to buy now, pay later financing and big tech market participation.

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Appleā€™s payments regulation woes mount

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Regulators in the Netherlands, South Korea and Australia have targeted the tech giant’s payments business, and antitrust litigation is brewing in the U.S.

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NY governor pursues BNPL regulation

Payments Dive

Kathy Hochul is seeking to require buy now, pay later providers to obtain a license to operate in the state, in addition to other potential regulations for the industry. New York Gov.

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Connecticut moves to regulate EWA

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The state is instituting new lending regulations that are likely to apply to some earned wage access providers starting next month.

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EWA shouldnā€™t be regulated like loans

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“Attempts to regulate EWA as credit threaten worker access to this innovative and consumer-friendly financial tool,” writes one earned wage access industry CEO.

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BNPL regulation could contribute to consolidation: Moodyā€™s analysts

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Adapting to regulation could be a costly endeavor for BNPL companies already facing losses and more expensive funding costs, Moody’s analysts said.

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Payments regulation and legislation abound in 2024

Payments Dive

Payments players can expect this year to be heavy with regulatory and legislative moves, both at the federal and state levels.