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Published November 18, 2008, 2:00 a.m. EST

Updated November 18, 2008, 1:00 a.m. EST

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TMG Financial Services, a credit card agent issuing company that serves the credit-union market, has named Jeff Russell president and CEO.

Interac Association has given Chip PED Device Certification to Hypercom Corp.'s Optimum M4240 Bluetooth and M4230 GPRS payment terminals, according to Hypercom.

Southwest Airlines Inc. today announced a tie-in with Rewards Network Inc. that enables members of its Rapid Rewards frequent-flier program to accumulate points by dining at participating restaurants.

EBay Inc.'s PayPal unit has added local versions of its online-payment sites in Mexico, Hong Kong and Singapore, creating a total of 18 local PayPal domains that offer PayPal information and products in local languages and currencies.

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