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Court revives £14bn class action suit against Mastercard

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Court revives £14bn class action suit against Mastercard

A £14 billion class action lawsuit against Mastercard over interchange fees is back on after the Court of Appeal granted permission to challenge an earlier decision to dismiss the case.

Russia pushes its Swift alternative

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Russia pushes its Swift alternative

Russian authorities are promoting the international use of an alternative financial messaging system to the global Swift network in order to mitigate the risk of sanctions.

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EquiLend gets MTF approval in ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland has approved EquiLend Limited, the Dublin-based business of global securities finance technology provider EquiLend, to operate a multilateral trading facility (MTF) in Ireland.

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Singapore and Australia fintech associations sign MoU

Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and FinTech Australia (FA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen opportunities for FinTech firms across both countries.

UK insurtech sector gets new legal resource

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UK insurtech sector gets new legal resource

The UK Insurtech Board has unveiled a toolkit of legal documents designed to make it easier for ambitious insurance technology startups to forge commercial relationships with corporate partners.

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Legal firm invites applications for fintech growth programme

A fast-track 10-month programme providing legal advice and mentoring to ambitious FinTech start-ups is now open for applications.

Women in Payments and Finance: Championing women across the global ecosystem

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Women in Payments and Finance: Championing women across the global ecosystem

With International Women’s Day 2019 upon us, banks around the world are celebrating females in finance and addressing the scarcity of women heading up global corporations and institutions. Finextra Research will to do the same at EBAday, the two-day conference curated by the Euro Banking Association to be held in Stockholm on the 18th and 19th June 2019.

Police arrest woman at centre of NAB bribery scandal

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Police arrest woman at centre of NAB bribery scandal

The owner of a company at the centre of an alleged bribery scandal involving National Australia Bank has been arrested and charged with more than 50 corruption offences.

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Class action suit nets US merchants $6.24 billion rebate on Visa/Mastercard fees

This notice is authorized by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to inform merchants about an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that may affect them.

US makes charges in SEC hacking scheme

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US makes charges in SEC hacking scheme

US authorities have filed charges alleging crooks hacked into a Securities and Exchange Commission database to gain access to non-public information that was then used to make millions of dollars through illicit trades.

US shutdown impacts fintech market

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US shutdown impacts fintech market

The ongoing shutdown of the US government, sparked by a disagreement over funding for border security, is starting to impinge on the US fintech industry, according to reports.

Switzerland adopts new fintech authorisation rules

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Switzerland adopts new fintech authorisation rules

The Swiss government has amended its Banking Act to include new authorisation rules for fintechs in its latest bid to boost innovation in the sector.

BofA faces trademark suit over Erica chatbot

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BofA faces trademark suit over Erica chatbot

Bank of America has been sued by a man over the use of the name "Erica" for its in-app AI-powered virtual assistant chatbot.

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State regulators go back to court over OCC's fintech charter plans

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

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TLT names new head of financial services practice

Andrew Lyon has been announced as the new head of financial services at UK law firm TLT.

Money 20/20 Day Four: The unconscious bias inhibiting diversity and inclusion

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Money 20/20 Day Four: The unconscious bias inhibiting diversity and inclusion

Taking a step back from innovation for the day, this year’s Money 20/20 Las Vegas event concluded with banking executives and fintech players sharing their personal experiences of the financial services industry.

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Wall Street Blockchain Alliance joins Accord Project

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), an industry-leading non-profit trade association with a mission to guide and promote comprehensive adoption of blockchain technology and cryptoassets across global markets, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Accord Project.

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Simmons & Simmons announces four winners of 2018 FinTech Fund

On 27 September 2018, at an official launch event in London, leading international law firm Simmons & Simmons announced the businesses that will make up the third cohort to receive support from the firm’s FinTech Fund.

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Legal problems holding back blockchain-based trade finance: research

R3, Shearman & Sterling, and BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), have released a technical paper, ‘Code Is Not Law: The Legal Background for Trade Finance Using Blockchain’, which examines the paths to securing legal recognition for “electronic negotiable instruments.”

Danish watchdog could face EU inquiry over Danske Bank scandal

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Danish watchdog could face EU inquiry over Danske Bank scandal

Denmark's Financial Services Authority (FSA) is bracing itself for a formal enquiry from the European Banking Authority over the money laundering scandal at Danske bank that was reported last week.

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