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Exporting | March 6, 2024 Congratulations!  Pack Your Bags... The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is happy to congratulate the selected Canadian fintechs who will participate in this years prestigious United Kingdom Fintech Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program. This initiative, spearheaded by the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom and

BRICS | March 6, 2024 BRICS Nations Announce Global Blockchain Payment System to De-Dollarize Global Finance As reported on a Russian news agency, BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have announced the creation of a blockchain-based payment system to establish a more inclusive, efficient, and politically neutral global financial ecosystem, leveraging the

Gold does well when other assets — and the world, are in trouble. And so even those who join the rally should root against the yellow metal, experts say.

Cybersecurity | March 6, 2024 FINTRAC Takes Precautionary Measures Amid Cybersecurity Threat In a proactive response to a cybersecurity incident, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has temporarily shut down some of its systems. This measure aims to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of Canada's financial intelligence operations. FINTRAC,

The CFPB finalized a rule to ban excessive credit card late fees, after finding that cardholders paid a record $130 billion in interest and fees.

BNPL | March 5, 2024 Apple Partners with Experian to Share BNPL Data With Credit Reporting Agency On February 28, 2024, Experian announced a partnership with Apple to include "pay-in-4" Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loan information from Apple Pay Later in Experian consumer credit reports to enhance transparency and responsible credit reporting in the

With the average cost of private college education above $40,000 annually, more parents are going to work for schools as a way to qualify for discounts.

The national average credit score slipped for the first time in a decade, driven by increases in missed borrower payments, according to FICO.

Women make less money than men and live longer, which can dim their odds for a financially secure retirement, experts said.

Building wealth can be more difficult for women facing challenges such as lower wages. Here's how self-made millionaire Vivian Tu created wealth.

The rule passed in a 3-2 vote but is watered down from the initial version proposed in March 2022.

Women may be reluctant to take financial risks. But to take calculated chances that pay off, a mix of data and gut instincts can help, a pro poker player says.

Crypto | March 5, 2024 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision to approve Blackrock's spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) A recent regulatory filing revealed that the SEC has postponed its decision on BlackRock's application for a spot Ethereum ETF called iShares Ethereum Trust. This decision marks another setback

For women, achieving financial success requires stepping out of our comfort zone, says Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance.

Many women today are looking for "financial peace," said Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney. Here's how they can achieve it, experts say.