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Norwegian fintech Vipps' consumers can use iPhones to make digital payments following Apple's settlement with regulators. Klarna gets hit with a money-laundering fine and more in our weekly global payments roundup.

The card lender took full control of Swisscard from UBS; the Financial Conduct Authority is bringing installment lending regulations in line with other consumer financial products; and more payments news from around the world.

A court said the technology giant must be less restrictive at checkout. The move will likely lower transaction fees, but it still won't be easy for competitors to grab market share.

The Swedish buy now/pay later lender has partnered with Adyen and Apple as it builds a merchant network ahead of its U.S. IPO.

Interchange fees and financial incentives for merchants, banks and mobile wallets could come under pressure if the government forces the card brand to alter its policies.

Apple's credit card business is up for grabs, presenting a chance to cross-sell financial products. But that opportunity comes at a cost.

The tech giant is enabling users to pay by holding smartphones together, potentially cutting into the market for Zelle, PayPal and Venmo.

The American tech giant's agreement to open up to other firms may give other tech firms the chance they need to offer an updated mobile wallet.

The technology company faces fines over potential anti-competition practices; Takis Georgakopoulos is on his way to Fiserv.

A London judge has issued an order that could lead the bank to sell the Greek fintech, while two large French financial institutions plan to build a processor.