It's legal to give bad financial advice. New SEC protections may not help much
Financial advisors and brokers exist under two different regulatory regimes. A new SEC rule sought to level the playing field but may not have helped much.
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All-In on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered
coindesk Changpeng Zhao Oct 29, 2020 DeFi, or decentralized finance, finally found its footing this year, with numerous DeFi tokens and protocols gaining widespread traction amongst...
Biometric payment, access and ID cards launching around the world
Biometric Update Chris Burt Oct 24, 2020 Biometric cards for payments, access control and digital identity in several regional markets featured prominently among the top news...
Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack of international travel during pandemic
The major credit card companies reported double digit drops in profits, pointing in part to a slowdown in international travel.
Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows
Over 14 million Americans plan to relocate to a new U.S. city or region due in part to growth in remote work, according to an Upwork...
You should be optimizing your cloud operations right now: Here’s how
TechRepublic Scott Matteson Oct 6, 2020 In my capacity as a system administrator, I've definitely seen the benefits of cloud services which my organization implemented before...
ASC Updates Raising Capital for Small Businesses Resource: Fostering Alberta’s New Economy
Alberta Securities Commission Denise Weeres Oct 29, 2020 ASC has just rolled out some new, plain language, Small Business web-content intended to help entrepreneurs and their...
7 Ways to Bridge the Blue Finance Gap
World Resources Institute Rashid Sumaila, Mansi Konar, Ben Hart, and Melissa Walsh Oct 21, 2020 The ocean is a cornerstone of the global economy and a...
Welcome to FintechCanada.io! Free Listing and Networking Opportunity
NCFA Canada Oct 28, 2020 Welcome to FintechCanada.io! FintechCanada.io is a FREE listing directory (database) and networking platform powered by NCFA (National Crowdfunding Fintech Association of...
Op-ed: Investors need to know exactly what being a ‘fiduciary’ advisor means
The most important factor when choosing a financial advisor is that they be a fiduciary. A fiduciary has a legal duty to act in a client's...
Yes, you can negotiate your medical bills. Here's how to lower your costs
Many Americans are facing thousands of dollars in medical bills. Yet they don't always have to pay it all.
Why having multiple jobs could cost you
Having multiple jobs has kept some unemployed workers from receiving hundreds of dollars in relief.
Closed-end funds may be option for retirees searching for portfolio income
If you're among the many retired investors seeking income, closed-end funds may be an appropriate part of your portfolio.
Fintech Startups Broke Apart Financial Services. Now The Sector Is Rebundling
crunchbase news Christine Hall Oct 21, 2020 As fintech companies mature, many no longer aspire to be the best at one thing. That could mean not...
How will Canada reinvent its payments framework for a post-pandemic digital reality?
Torys Adam S. Armstrong Oct 21, 2020 Alternative digital payment solution platforms have entered and expanded the market and niche offerings, ranging from independent online trading...