#financial-regulations

#financial-regulations

President Trump is making moves to ease regulations on using retirement savings for investments in cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other non-traditional assets.

The executive order directs regulators to investigate potential violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws. Banks may face fines or penalties if found in violation.

The United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats.

Chelsea secured a place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras, which included an own goal from a Palmeiras player.

On balance, my view is we probably should [ban stock trading] because I think it's been abused in the past.

The Texas judge's ruling earlier this month came a day after major industry groups announced they had reached an agreement to throw out the $8 late fee cap.