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Regulation | Nov 20, 2023 Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) calls for the establishment of a European equivalent to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Need for a Unified Regulator Lagarde's proposal came during her speech at the European Banking Congress in Frankfurt. She emphasized the urgent need for

Security Token | Nov 20, 2023 Republic Crypto is set to launch a revenue-sharing tokenized security, R/Note, on the Avalanche blockchain R/Note stands out as a security token (read Whitepaper), distinct from the myriad of non-security crypto tokens. Its primary function is to distribute stablecoin dividends to investors from Republic's venture portfolio. This approach is

It has long been nearly impossible for student loan borrowers to walk away from their debt in bankruptcy court. That's now changing.

Innovation | Nov 20, 2023 The Most Innovative Countries in 2023 on Visual Capitalist The 2023 Global Innovation Index by the World Intellectual Property Organization, which includes 190 UN member states and some non-members.. The innovation index uses seven pillars and 80 indicators to assess a country's innovative strength. These pillars include Knowledge & Tech

Exchange-traded funds are one option for your investment portfolio. Here's how experts from CNBC's Advisor Council are using them with clients.

Regulation | Nov 15, 2023 Latest OSC draft statement of priorities reveal new course in the financial advisory landscape for discount brokers and robo-advisors Lifting Limitations on Financial Advice The OSC in collaboration with CIRO is contemplating a significant change by allowing Order Execution Only (OEO) firms, like discount brokers and robo-advisors, to offer non-tailored

While more Americans are looking to improve their credit scores, a low credit limit often hinders cardholders from boosting their status.

As environment and board diversity initiatives have gained broad acceptance, some are now trying to clarify the case for the middle pillar of ESG.

Ahead of the holidays, personal stylist Allison Bornstein has a radical theory: "Just because you have the money doesn't mean you have to spend it," she says.

With more opportunities to tip and predetermined point-of-sale options for each transaction, gratuity has become less about rewarding good service.

Changes in the federal law, coupled with a strong labor market and state mandates are opening up employer-sponsored retirement plans to part-time workers.

AI and gift card scams should also be on shoppers' radar this season, experts say.

Payment Regulations | Nov 16, 2023 The Retail Payment Activities Regulations (Regulations) are set to be published on November 22, 2023.  BLG (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) recently provided an insightful summary of the upcoming changes in Canada's payment industry titled "Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Framework to take off in November 2024".  Here are the key

In a world where change is the only constant, industries are continually evolving, reshaping, and redefining themselves. The term “disruptive industries” has gained prominence in recent years, as these are the sectors that often lead the charge in transforming the … Continue reading →

Funding | Nov 17, 2023 Fnality raises £77.7M led by Goldman Sachs for a blockchain payment network, set to transform global financial transactions Fnality, a blockchain-based wholesale payments firm, has successfully raised £77.7 million ($95.09 million) in its second round of funding. This round was led by Goldman Sachs alongside other prominent financial firms like