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Italian Antitrust Body Eliminates Payment Fees for Small Retail Transactions
Digital Payments // July 21, 2023

Italy’s antitrust body has approved a deal that will eliminate payment fees and softens restrictions placed on small card transactions, following a 2022 promise made by the government to cut fees charged by financial firms on electronic transactions worth up to 30 euros ($33.6) for...

How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
International // June 01, 2018

Add “social credit” to the list of factors that could influence the Chinese economy — and, perhaps, consumer activity in other parts of the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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New York to Consider Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protection Law

March 13, 2025
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a new bill designed to strengthen the state’s consumer protection law, saying the bill is needed at a time when the federal government is rolling back similar protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Italian Antitrust Body Eliminates Payment Fees for Small Retail Transactions

July 21, 2023
Italy’s antitrust body has approved a deal that will eliminate payment fees and softens restrictions placed on small card transactions, following a 2022 promise made by the government to cut...