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Open Banking | Nov 20, 2024 The Battle Over Open Banking Open banking was first announced in Canada in 2018.  It was called 'consumer-driven banking' and aimed to give consumers more control over their financial data and access to innovative services while remaining globally competitive. That was six years ago, yet not much has changed

A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, Medicare Part B premiums and tax liabilities are key changes to watch for that affect 2025 Social Security benefits.

Fintech Policy | Nov 19, 2024 Financial Innovation Vision from the UK's New Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves The UK has a new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, who took office four months ago, delivered her first Mansion House speech on November 14, 2024 to set out her vision for the UK economy.

The average Thanksgiving meal costs less in 2024 relative to last year, largely due to declining turkey prices, economists said.

Millions of student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven under the Biden administration. Could President-elect Donald Trump claw back that relief?

The board of Acurx Pharmaceuticals has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in bitcoin to hold as a treasury reserve asset.

Investing | Nov 20, 2024 Bitcoin ETF Options Are Live and What It Means for Canadian Investors Bitcoin surged its all-time-high (ATH) at almost $95,000 USD this week, pushed higher in part by the launch of options trading on Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).  Blackrock and Grayscale have greenlit options offering investors the ability to

Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill will likely slash Biden-era tax breaks for electric vehicles in 2025 to raise money for a tax cut package.

When thinking about defense technology companies, investors may immediately think about companies that build tanks and guns for the government, but there are many defense technology companies that supplement the industry with their technology and products. Companies like Anduril and … Continue reading →

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The markets soared following Election Day, prompting some experts to say "animal spirits" are back. Here's what that means for your portfolio.

For many Americans, the definition of what it means to be well off is relatively modest. And yet, only one-tenth of Americans consider themselves wealthy today.

Policy | Nov 19, 2024 Preparing Canadian Fintechs for an Era of Trump's Policies The idea of Trump returning to the White House is stirring up questions about how it will shake things up globally, especially for Canada and its fintech companies. The Economist Intelligence developed the Trump Risk Index (TRI) showing just how much

The official launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for later this week, ahead of schedule, the Education Department said.

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

AI Risks | Nov 19, 2024 Why the FSB’s Warning Matters More Than You Think For those who think AI is simply automating tasks, in new report published Nov 14, 2024 titled, "The Financial Stability Implications of Artificial Intelligence" (40 page PDF) the Financial Stability Board (FSB) warns think again.  AI is fundamentally changing how