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Speculation that anti-money laundering fines might shrink in the current political climate were proven very wrong in recent days.

Tough new cyber-security regulations, crafted in New York, require board members and senior officials to not just talk the talk.

A team of Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would repeal authority from the Internal Revenue Service to contract with private collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have agreed to collaborate on international FinTech efforts.

Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) is requesting an investigation into the “widespread submission of fake public comments” during the CFPB’s consideration of its payday lending rule.

This week, President Trump sent Congress a $4.4 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2019. While Congress pores over the document, regulatory agencies are making their pitch for more resources.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is continuing a public consultation process that coincides with a five-year strategic plan for its operations, goals, and priorities.

In an uncommon display of unity, all 56 of the nation’s attorney’s general are urging Congress “to end secret, forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual harassment.”

The Financial Services Roundtable is urging  Congress to enact stronger data security legislation and ensure sensitive financial information is kept safe.