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Hungary denies tying Nato expansion to EU spat but still delays

Hungary denied it’s holding up the Nato entry bids of Finland and Sweden as part of its fight over billions of euros in European Union aid but won’t vote on expanding the military alliance until it passes laws tied to the cash. Finland and Sweden, which are also EU members, will cast votes when the bloc decides next month on ...

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Wells Fargo faces US demand for record fine exceeding $1bn

Wells Fargo & Co. is under pressure from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to pay more than $1 billion to settle a series of investigations into mistreatment of customers, a deal that would shatter the agency’s previous record — also with Wells Fargo. The regulator’s demand in confidential talks, described by people with direct knowledge of the matter, reflects its ...

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Barclays to refund 1,000 customers for PPI breach

Barclays Plc will refund more than a 1,000 customers an average of £750 ($858) after it failed to send them reminder of its payment protection insurance (PPI) policies. The total payout of up to £1 million is made up of refunds and goodwill payments, according to a Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) statement on Wednesday. The CMA requires providers to ...

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