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Apple Lets EU Users Download Apps Directly From Developers
Apple Lets EU Users Download Apps Directly From Developers
March 12, 2024  |  Apple

Apple will let European users download apps directly from developers starting this spring. This announcement Tuesday (March 12) marks the tech giant’s latest concession to European Union (EU)...

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UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Combat Authorized Push Payment Fraud
UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Combat Authorized Push Payment Fraud
March 12, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

The government of the United Kingdom has published draft legislation that would allow payment service providers (PSPs) to delay outbound payments processing by up to...

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Optimism in Fleet and Mobility Sector Fuels Use of Working Capital
Optimism in Fleet and Mobility Sector Fuels Use of Working Capital
March 12, 2024  |  Business

All companies in growth mode need access to capital, whether to fund short-term operational needs, mitigate unexpected expenses or execute plans for growth. One key...

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EU’s Gig Worker Legislation Moves Closer to Vote After Compromises
EU’s Gig Worker Legislation Moves Closer to Vote After Compromises
March 11, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The European Union (EU) is reportedly inching closer to passing legislation on the social and labor rights of millions of gig workers within online platforms....

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HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
March 11, 2024  |  Banking

HSBC is reportedly expanding its U.S. commercial banking operations to bolster its startup lending. Wyatt Crowell, head of U.S. commercial banking at HSBC, said in an...

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Swedish Court Fines Klarna $733,324 for Flaws in Privacy Notice
Swedish Court Fines Klarna $733,324 for Flaws in Privacy Notice
March 11, 2024  |  Regulation

Klarna has reportedly been fined 7.5 million Swedish crowns ($733,324) after a Swedish court ruled that the company violated the European Union’s (EU) General Data...

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Nexi Picks Mastercard for European Open Banking Partnership
Nexi Picks Mastercard for European Open Banking Partnership
March 11, 2024  |  Partnerships

Nexi has chosen Mastercard to help it support open banking account-based payments throughout Europe. “Through this partnership, Mastercard Open Banking will facilitate e-commerce payments across Nexi’s gateways serving merchants across...

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Report: Shein to be Subjected to DSA Rules
Report: Shein to be Subjected to DSA Rules
March 08, 2024  |  Regulation

Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly facing scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Shein will soon be designated as a company that must...

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Norway Considers Rules to Ensure Consumers Can Pay With Cash
Norway Considers Rules to Ensure Consumers Can Pay With Cash
March 08, 2024  |  Cash

The government of Norway has reportedly proposed rules designed to ensure that consumers can pay with cash. These measures are meant to ensure that those...

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