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Swiss-UK Agreement Sends Strong Signal for Open Financial Markets

Fintech News

Switzerland and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to create more efficient and globally competitive conditions for cross-border trade in financial services with the new “Berne Financial Services Agreement” (BFSA). The agreement requires approval by the parliaments of both countries before it can enter into force.

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EU Digital Identity Wallet secures provisional agreement

The Paypers

The EU has reached a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union for the legal framework regulating the European Digital Identity.

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Can I Legally Charge a Credit Card Fee?

EBizCharge

The question “Is it legal to charge a credit card fee?” This article will explore the legality of charging such fees as well as the pros and cons associated with them. Surcharging is legal in many states and is regulated at the state and federal levels. is a legitimate inquiry for merchants seeking ways to offset these expenses.

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Top ChatGPT prompts for legal professionals

Nanonets

From court documents being moved to digital formats to the advent of AI in legal research, a lot has changed. What does it mean for legal professionals? And how can you use AI to make legal work more efficient? Court dates, client meetings, legal research, paperwork – the list goes on for legal professionals.

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Industry Statements on on Merchant, Payment Network Lawsuit Agreement

Electronic Payments Coalition

EPC STATEMENT: WASHINGTON – Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) Executive Chairman Richard Hunt issued the following statement regarding the impact the interchange lawsuit agreement between U.S. Congress should put an end to the ill-advised Durbin-Marshall mandates and let the agreement merchants reached stand on its own.”

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Strategizing Corporate Legal Departments’ Invoice Payments

PYMNTS

While opportunities for supply chain finance and dynamic discounting can be found across verticals, demand for these capabilities is particularly high in the corporate legal services industry. “It’s a very symbiotic relationship between the in-house legal department and outside counsel,” he told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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Indonesia’s Bank Commonwealth to Face Mass Layoffs Following OCBC Takeover

Fintech News

They highlighted issues such as the merging of pension payments with severance packages, which they argue might not comply with Indonesian legal standards. Bank Commonwealth assured that it would adhere to legal requirements in compensating laid-off employees.

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