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Sep 20, 2024 Fintech is evolving at the forefront of financial technology, where every transaction, decision, and innovation is guided by advanced AI tools. Every fintech professional is an integral part of this evolution. This article will explore how artificial intelligence sets the stage for what comes next in fintech. AI Drives Personalized Banking Experiences

Sep 20, 2024 In what is becoming a protracted legal battle, Kraken has responded to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s assertions that the exchange is violating securities laws. The SEC has claimed that Cardano, Algorand, and a host of other assets on the Kraken exchange have securities status, meaning that Kraken is training unregistered

Sep 20, 2024 The world around us is evolving so fast. It feels like it was just yesterday that credit cards were invented. We now have wireless routers instead of line and dial-up Internet connections and a completely new world of payment. The cryptocurrency market might replace fiat currencies and banking politics. This will change

Financial advisors often tout a 401(k) match as free money.

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. That may open up some refinancing opportunities for borrowers, depending on the type loan.

AI Investment | Sep 19, 2024 Microsoft and BlackRock Team Up to Drive AI Infrastructure Expansion with $30 Billion Partnership Microsoft and BlackRock have formed the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP).  The GAIIP alliance aims to attract $30 billion in private equity initially ($100 billion longer term) to develop and build the energy infrastructure

CBDCs | Sep 19, 2024 Australia and Canada’s Cautious Approach to Central Bank Digital Currencies The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently published a paper on 'Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Digital Money' (48 page PDF) and is moving forward with its focus on wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).  Meanwhile, according

Regulation | Sep 19, 2024 CSA Proposes Key Amendments to Enhance Investment Fund Transparency The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have proposed key amendments to modernize the continuous disclosure framework for investment funds for 120 day comment closing Jan 17, 2025.  The changes are meant to simplify reporting and reduce regulatory burden and improve the quality

Sep 19, 2024 The healthcare industry is at the stage where technology plays a pivotal role in improving patient care, streamlining operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. However, healthcare providers face a critical decision when it comes to implementing software solutions: should they opt for off-the-shelf products or invest in custom-built solutions? This article explores the

Sep 19, 2024 There's an increased demand for medical software in clinical settings. One of the toughest aspects of developing software for medical devices is navigating the regulatory environment. This challenge arises from the strict standards that must be followed during the creation, approval, and use of this software. In this article, we will briefly

House lawmakers are close to getting the signatures they need to prompt a vote on a bill that would eliminate rules limiting Social Security income for pensioners.

House lawmakers have the signatures they need to prompt a vote on a bill that would eliminate rules limiting Social Security income for pensioners.

AI News | Sep 18, 2024 Slack Pivots From Messaging Platform to AI-driven 'Work Operating System' Salesforce acquired Slack in July 2021 for a whopping $27.7 billion.  Now, as reported on Techrunch, they are transforming Slack into an AI Agent platform that integrates advanced workflow tools from Salesforce's own 'Agentforce' and integrations from Adobe and

The Federal Reserve is poised to begin cutting interest rates, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.

Fintech Milestone | Sep 18, 2024 Customer-Centric Wealthsimple Has Transformed the Financial Landscape for A Decade Today, is Wealthsimple's (WS) 10th birthday.  While not everyone has an WS account, just ask the 4 million of us who do.  WS has done a tremendous job in simplifying finance with it's tech stack and being hyper customer-centric