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FINRA penalizes broker-dealer firm for social media, finfluencer missteps
FINRA alleged that influencers’ communications were not fair and balanced and included misleading or unwarranted statements.
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Ireland leads charge to force Big Tech to vet financial ads for scams
EU member states push for rule change to make tech groups shoulder responsibility for fraud that costs billions each year.
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European Commission fines Apple and Meta €700m
Tech giants found to have breached obligations on anti-steering rules, but fines lighter than expected.
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Understanding the CMA’s new consumer protection enforcement powers
The CMA has finalized its guidance on its new consumer protection enforcement powers under the DMCCA, effective from April 6, 2025.
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Inside the EU greenwashing directive – rules for sustainable communication
An in-depth look at the content, main requirements, practice and the impact it could have on companies.
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CMA to investigate “Google’s position in search and search advertising services”
Google has faced similar investigations in Europe in the past, and has been fined too.
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FTC alleges substance abuse clinic used online ads to pose as other clinics
Evoke Wellnesss and two of its executives sued by the regulator for the use of deceptive Google search ads and telemarketing.
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Meta defends using “guardrails” to protect its high spending advertisers
Seven guardrails introduced to prevent incorrect flagging of content from some top-spending advertisers.