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Major Brazilian Fintechs Accused of Credit Scheme 'Piracy' And More Apple Pay News
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In the latest development of the ongoing 'war' between banks and payment companies over interest-free installment payments and revolving credit card balances, the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) has intensified the dispute.
Febraban, representing major banks, filed two complaints with the Central Bank of Brazil

A Generative AI Roadmap for Financial Institutions

The Impact of Apple Pay in Korea, Airbnb's 'Pay Over Time' launch, and SumUp's Mega Round
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Apple's recent moves have been stirring up significant discussions, especially in the U.S., where it's poised to part ways with Goldman Sachs for its financial services like the Apple Card. However, the spotlight isn't solely on the U.S. market;

The Central Bank Brazil Has Announced Guidelines For The Launch of 'Automatic PIX'
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The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has criticized the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for slow regulatory responses and poor communication with the government. The NAO acknowledges improvements in the FCA, overseeing 50,000 UK companies, but highlights significant delays in action, especially in the cryptocurrency

Six Bizarre Ways Pix is Being Used That Will Surprise You

New Chapter in Apple's Financial Saga and Robinhood's Crypto Ambitions Conquer the EU
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Almost ready for the weekend, but first a new chapter in the Apple Pay-Goldman Saga.
AMEX seemed to be the front runner in replacing Goldman as Appleâs partner for financial services. But, American Expressâs âpremiumâ card designation doesnât always match with potential issuing partners, CEO Steve