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Regulation | December 17, 2025 Regulators Tighten Finfluencer Rules as CIRO Opens Online Advice Review On December 17 2025, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization CIRO launched a review to improve access to affordable tailored online investment advice, including automated and hybrid models.  The announcement includes a link to the consultation Access to Online Advice in

Bank of Canada | Speech | December 17, 2025 Why Tiff Macklem Puts Trust At The Center Of Canada’s Money System On December 16, 2025, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem delivered a year end speech at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal called, “Good money and your central bank.” This time instead of focusing

Dec 17, 2025 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Financial Inclusion Marshall Islands Adds Stablecoin Option To Basic Income On December 17 2025, as reported by the Guardian, the Marshall Islands rolled out a national universal basic income program that includes a stablecoin delivery option, alongside bank deposits and paper checks. The program

Ray Dalio joins Michael Dell in backing "Trump accounts" for kids. The Dalio grant will fund $250 per child for approximately 300,000 children in Connecticut.

Ray Dalio joins Michael Dell in backing "Trump accounts" for kids. The Dalio grant will fund $250 per child for approximately 300,000 children in Connecticut.

Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.

Is the artificial intelligence (AI) industry in a bubble? A common topic of conversation recently, investors may be curious if the AI industry is showing similar characteristics to previously known bubbles, such as the dot-com bubble or the 2008 housing … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2025 In the last few years, payment innovation has quietly transformed the digital economy. From real-time banking to cross-border crypto transactions, consumers now expect speed and transparency wherever money moves. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in the intersection between fintech and entertainment — particularly in how online gaming platforms manage digital

Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers remain stuck in a backlog of requests for an affordable payment plan or debt forgiveness, a court filing shows.

Stablecoins | December 16, 2025 Live Institutional And Fintech Testing Begins For A Canadian Dollar Stablecoin On December 16 2025, Tetra Digital Group completed live smart contract testing of its Canadian dollar stablecoin CADD between regulated financial institutions. Tetra describes this as the first time a Canadian dollar backed stablecoin moves between two financial institutions

The GOP is pointing to a new Government Accountability Office report on subsidy fraud to argue against extending enhanced ACA subsidies.

Baron said SpaceX has exceeded Tesla to become his firm's largest investment with about $10 billion invested.

December 15, 2025 Hiring an external auditor is a major responsibility for any company—whether you're a fast-growing startup, a mid-size business, or a mature organization. The quality of your annual audit depends heavily on the auditor you choose. A strong external auditor brings credibility, compliance, and confidence. The wrong choice leads to delays, confusion, higher

If you're planning to leverage the 0% capital gains bracket before year-end, surprise income could derail your strategy. Here's what investors need to know.

December 15, 2025 The Most Profitable Digital Assets for Canadians Right Now The rise of digital assets have changed how people resident in Canada think about money. These are basically online investments that range from cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Canadians are becoming more and more interested in digital assets as the evolution of technology