Evictions have led to hundreds of thousands of additional Covid-19 cases, research finds
Expiring state eviction bans have led to hundreds of thousands of additional coronavirus cases, new research finds.
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Working remotely from different states? You could face additional state taxes next year
Working remotely from different states? You could face new tax obligations next year.
We’re the first neo-bank to break-even, says Starling Bank
AltFi Daniel Lanyon Nov 20, 2020 A boom in business banking has helped boost Starling Bank’s coffers. Strong momentum in new customer accounts and increasing revenues...
China’s Draft Anti-Monopoly Guidelines on Platform Economy
Paul Weiss Nov 18, 2020 China’s competition regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”), issued a consultation draft of the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines on the Sector...
Goldman Sachs bankers are using flying drones to help clinch billion-dollar M&A deals
The pandemic has forced change onto what had been one of the most old-school, technologically-resistant corners of Wall Street: investment banking.
14 million workers face losing unemployment benefits at the end December
Millions of workers will lose their unemployment benefits at the end of December unless Congress passes legislation.
Top 5 legal considerations every tech entrepreneur should know
Gowling WLG Tara Amiri-Khaledi Nov 24, 2020 As an entrepreneur trying to get your business off the ground, there are many factors to think about and...
Anti-spending movement gains momentum ahead of Black Friday
Holiday debt typically rises every year, but in 2020 financial experts caution shoppers to stick to a budget.
The market is looking for clues from the Fed on whether it will adjust bond buying
The Fed could provide clues about whether it intends to change its bond buying program when it releases its minutes Wednesday.
Blended families already had unique financial issues — then the pandemic hit
A blended family's financial life is tricky enough in normal times. Here's how to navigate the pandemic.
'This can't wait.' Why long food lines signal need for more coronavirus stimulus aid
As Thanksgiving approaches, long lines are popping up at food banks nationwide. Increasing jobless protections with new legislation could help, experts say.
Payments Startup Stripe in Talks for Funding at $70 Billion Valuation or More
Bloomberg Katie Roof and Scott Deveau Nov 24, 2020 Private financial technology business Stripe Inc. is in talks to raise a new funding round valuing it...
SpaceX plans for Starship test flight next week, which Elon Musk gives 1-in-3 odds of landing intact
SpaceX is aiming to launch its latest Starship rocket prototype as early as "next week," CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday
Pulling “Shadow Banking” Out Of The Shadows: FSB Report On March 2020 Turmoil Signals Increased Regulatory Scrutiny Of Non-Bank Financial Intermediation
Mayer Brown Paul Forrester Nov 18, 2020 In its recent report “Holistic Review of the March Market Turmoil” (Report), the Financial Stability Board (FSB) notes that...
GSMA Report: Global State of Mobile Money Industry Report 2019
GSMA Nov 25, 2020 GROWING AND GLOBALISING 2019 marked a major milestone for the mobile money industry: the number of registered mobile money accounts surpassed one...