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Explore the payments legal outlook for 2025

The Payments Association

We are pleased to launch our globalLegal Outlook 2025, which explores key legal and regulatory developments we expect to see in tech, fintech and payments over the coming year. Explore Financial Regulation

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What Canadian Merchants Need to Know About International Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

Understanding tax obligations in each market is crucial to prevent legal and financial issues. Hedging foreign exchange rates : For businesses with high transaction volumes in certain currencies, hedging can reduce risks associated with currency fluctuations. Canadian merchants selling in the U.S.

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Looping Legal Cannabis Into The World Of Trade Credit

PYMNTS

Payments in the legal cannabis industry is a tricky nut to crack. While the general expectation is that federal legalization is on the horizon, it will take some time for electronic payment rails to open up to legal cannabis businesses, meaning cash is likely to persevere as the dominant transaction method for the short- to medium-term.

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Modern payments, outdated systems: Why growth and uncertainty demand agility

The Payments Association

Transaction volumes are surging, payment methods are diversifying, and businesses are under pressure to adapt. As digital assets continue to gain traction, payment networks must evolve to accommodate rising transaction volumes, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the growing demand for real-time settlement.

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The Complete Guide to Merchant Services for Small Business Owners

Stax

Merchant service accounts and how they work Merchant service providers assess your credit history, business type, and expected transaction volume during application. Pricing models vary and each can benefit specific business types and transaction volumes: Flat-rate pricing. Once approved, you get access to your merchant account.

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

Stax

Providers using this model don’t typically charge monthly fees and even offer free equipment, which makes it ideal for very small businesses with low transaction volumes (less than $5000), and ticket prices. This means you pay the applicable rate for the tier your volume of transactions falls under for a particular month.

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Top 10 Legal OCR Software in 2024

Nanonets

Lawyers often grapple with many documents in the dynamic legal world where every second counts, and information is the key to success. The sheer volume of paperwork, from contracts and court pleadings to discovery documents and case research, can be overwhelming. What is OCR & what does OCR software do in the Legal Sector?

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