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 - [ ] Self-reviewed
 - [ ] Documentation updated (if needed)
 - [ ] No new warnings
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+## Downstream impact
+- [ ] This PR changes a public interface in `bankstatements_core` (exported class, function, or exception)
+  <!-- If checked: describe what changed and what the private repo needs to update -->