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Australian banks narrow focus of Apple Pay collective bargaining request
February 13, 2017 by publisher · Leave a Comment
By Jamie Freed SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian banks seeking permission from the country's competition regulator to bargain collectively with Apple Inc over its mobile payment system said on Monday they will focus on gaining access to the U.S. tech company's contactless payment function, removing the fees Apple charges as a bone of contention. Commonwealth Bank of Australia , Westpac Banking Corp , National Australia Bank Ltd and Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd command two-thirds of Australia&#…
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Exports prop up Japan fourth quarter GDP growth, U.S. protectionist risks loom
February 13, 2017 by publisher · Leave a Comment
Japan's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising U.S. protectionism cast doubts over a sustainable recovery. Japan's export-driven growth over the quarter
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Samsung chief appears for second round of questions in graft probe
February 13, 2017 by creative · Leave a Comment
By Se Young Lee and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee appeared at the South Korean special prosecutor's office for questioning on Monday as part of a wider investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye. The special prosecutor has focused on South Korea's biggest conglomerate, accusing Lee in his capacity as Samsung chief of pledging…
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