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There’s a Push to Ban Junk Fees. Does It Affect Credit Card Surcharging?

Stax

In parallel with growing market adoption of surcharging, more states have considered and enacted surcharging legislation, often with the stated goal of standardizing surcharging and ensuring consumer protection. In 2024 alone, more than a dozen state legislatures introduced bills related to surcharging and consumer fees generally.

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The Vibrant Growth of Fintech in Spain

Fintech Review

With solutions that emphasised transparency, efficiency, and digital-first approaches, these innovative startups began to resonate strongly with a new generation of Spanish consumers. These robo-advisors democratise access to investment strategies that were previously reserved for the elite.

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Consumer Duty: Ensuring Consumer Welfare Is a Priority in Insurance as Consumers Feel Undervalued

The Fintech Times

the consumer advisor. s monthly Consumer Insight Tracker found that trust in the insurance industry has dropped to a confidence score of -24. Since it started being tracked in August 2020, the industry has never seen 44 per cent of consumers say they do not trust insurance companies.