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Mexico Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion in landmark decision – JURIST

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Mexico found that any federal regulations that criminalize abortion are unconstitutional Wednesday.The Court reviewed an injunction brought by GIRE, a reproductive rights NGO, that […]

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Economy

The end of a remarkable era in Indian finance

Most people would go to London, New York or Hong Kong to find the world’s outstanding financiers. But perhaps Mumbai deserves a look. After all, it is home to three men who […]

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Banks

Temenos Unlocks Personalised Banking with Generative AI Solution

Temenos has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution that automatically categorises banking transactions. The technology empowers banks to offer personalised insights, create unique digital banking experiences as well as provide more […]

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Fintech

Feature Spotlight: LHV Bank adopts Tuum’s cloud-based banking platform for SME lending in the UK

LHV Bank partners with Tuum to launch a new loan system. | Image credit: LHV Bank LHV Bank, which acquired a UK banking licence in May, announced on Thursday that it is […]

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Economy

China’s slowdown is rattling Asian economies

Bali, a holiday destination in Indonesia, and Busan, a port in South Korea, are not easily confused. The former produces little industrial machinery; the latter falls short on year-round tropical weather. But […]

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Economy

How Chicago school economists reshaped American justice

In recent years the antitrust division of America’s Department of Justice has gone on a crusade against corporate mergers, filing a record number of complaints in an attempt to stop the biggest […]

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Economy

Should you fix your mortgage for ever?

Few assets are as political as housing, and therefore few markets depend as much on national borders as those for mortgages. Governments can twiddle endless dials to control what goes on, concerning […]

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Economy

Argentina needs to default, not dollarise

Milton friedman looms large in the personal and political life of Argentina’s probable next president. Javier Milei’s ideas, which carried him to an unexpected victory in the country’s primaries in August, take […]

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Security

Fraud is on the Rise – How Can Britons Protect Themselves from Scammers?

By Richard Eagling It has often been said that in the midst of a crisis, humans act at their best and most charitable. However, such circumstances can also provide the wicked with an […]

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Сryptocurrencies

Clear Junction Completes Step in Mission to be One Stop Shop Platform With Altalix Acquisition

Having previously had a client relationship with Altalix, Clear Junction, the cross-border payments company, has now acquired the fiat-to-crypto gateway solution provider. The acquisition represents the next step in Clear Junction’s mission […]

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North Korea releases US soldier who crossed demilitarized zone 2 months ago – JURIST

North Korea expelled US soldier Travis King on Wednesday, 2 months after he crossed into its territory from South Korea. KCNA, North Korea’s state media, announced that North Korea expelled King after […]

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South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban – JURIST

The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes […]

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Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer – JURIST

The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As […]

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Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barrier allegedly placed by China – JURIST

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson announced Monday that the PCG removed a floating barrier allegedly placed by China near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This comes days […]

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