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22 Feb 2024
In an era where digital transactions are the backbone of the global economy, ensuring the integrity and transparency of information on cross-border payments and card transactions has become critical for governments worldwide. Recognizing this, the European Union took a significant step on 18 February 2020, when the Council adopted a legislative p
24 May 2023
“May you live in interesting times.” This phrase is usually attributed to Confucius, but we will never know whether he said it. However, we have learned what it is like to live in times of change when humanity experiences one unprecedented crisis after another brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine instigated by the Russian Fed...
08 May 2023
“In the morning, I have an idea. During the day, we discuss it with colleagues, and we can start implementing it the next day. Every day I go home satisfied because I know I’m working for results.” Only a few executives can afford the luxury of such flexibility and efficiency. But for Robert Schoepf, Chairman of the Board of LPB Bank, this is an e...
10 Mar 2023
Segregated bank accounts are helpful for all manner of businesses, but particularly those bound by strict regulations, such as investment funds, insurance companies, brokers and payment service providers – in other words, modern FinTech players. A payment institution cannot secure a financial service provider’s license without maintaining segregat...