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Feds Warn Companies to Not Delete Slack Chats

Feds Warn Companies to Not Delete Slack Chats

Regulatory Guidelines | Jan 29, 2024 FTC and DOJ Issue Updated Guidelines on Retaining Business Communications on Modern Digital Platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Signal The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have revised their guidelines to ensure businesses retain communications made through modern digital collaboration tools and messaging apps. This


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Bankruptcies in Canada Are Rising. Are Fintechs Listening?

Bankruptcies in Canada Are Rising. Are Fintechs Listening?

Small Business | Jan 29, 2024 Canadian businesses face an increasing trend in bankruptcies, signaling deep-rooted economic challenges and implications for the fintech industry. As widely covered including The Hub, the Canadian business landscape has been experiencing a worrying trend in the rise of bankruptcies, particularly among small and medium enterprises.  Companies are exiting faster


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Tax season kicks off. Here's how to get a faster refund and avoid 'self-inflicted mistakes,' expert says

Tax season kicks off. Here's how to get a faster refund and avoid 'self-inflicted mistakes,' expert says

Tax season has officially kicked off for individual filers. Here's how to avoid mistakes and get a faster tax refund, according to experts.

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The Importance of Business Strong Security Measures

The Importance of Business Strong Security Measures

Jan 29, 2024 IT security is more crucial than ever for businesses. As we increasingly rely on integrated computer systems and cloud-based data storage, the risk of cyber threats disrupting operations or compromising sensitive information is on the rise. To tackle this, implementing robust security measures through technologies like firewalls and employee training is essential.


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How 'quiet luxury' is subtly taking over investor portfolios

How 'quiet luxury' is subtly taking over investor portfolios

Quiet luxury was one of last year's biggest viral fashion trends, but unlike other short-lived fads, this one has made its way into investor portfolios.

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KOHO’s Strategic Push Towards A Banking License

KOHO’s Strategic Push Towards A Banking License

Release | Jan 29, 2024 KOHO Financial Inc. has entered the second phase of acquiring a Canadian banking license, as detailed in their recent press release. KOHO Financial Inc., a prominent Canadian fintech company, is moving forward in its ambitious journey to become a fully licensed bank in Canada. This significant milestone comes after KOHO's


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Having too many options can paralyze investors. Here's how you can overcome 'choice overload'

Having too many options can paralyze investors. Here's how you can overcome 'choice overload'

Having too much choice can paralyze good investment decisions via "choice overload."

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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these 3 dividend stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these 3 dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including KeyCorp and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners

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Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It's 'payday lending on steroids,' one expert says

Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It's 'payday lending on steroids,' one expert says

"Earned wage access" programs have ballooned in popularity. But some experts and consumer advocates fear their fees can be like those of payday loans.

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In many ways, Gen Zers are better off than their parents were 30 years ago, but fewer are financially independent — here's why

In many ways, Gen Zers are better off than their parents were 30 years ago, but fewer are financially independent — here's why

Economic and social shifts have made things much different for today's young adults compared with when their parents were starting out, a new Pew report finds.

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How has Fintech Helped Revolutionise iGaming?

How has Fintech Helped Revolutionise iGaming?

Jan 27, 2024 The Financial Technology (FinTech) sector has played a major role in shaping the efficiency, security, and reliability of payments in the iGaming industry. It has also been instrumental in revolutionizing several other key areas. Let's dive straight in to learn more about how FinTech has played a major role in taking the


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Activist Rubric nominates two directors at Xperi. Here’s how the firm may help enhance shareholder value

Activist Rubric nominates two directors at Xperi. Here’s how the firm may help enhance shareholder value

There are opportunities for cost cutting at Xperi, and fresh blood on the board might be what it takes to build value.

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Kakeibo: Mindful Budgeting for Financial Wellness

Kakeibo: Mindful Budgeting for Financial Wellness

Personal Finance | Jan 26, 2024 Kakeibo, which translates to "household financial ledger," is not just a method of managing money; it's a philosophy of life, emphasizing mindful spending, saving, and living. What is the Essence of Kakeibo? Developed in 1904 by Hani Motoko, Japan's first female journalist, Kakeibo is more than a budgeting technique;


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How Big Data is Giving iGaming Companies a Competitive Edge

How Big Data is Giving iGaming Companies a Competitive Edge

Jan 26, 2024 iGaming companies are always striving to obtain a competitive advantage over their opponents. Given the fierce nature of the industry, it is not unexpected, as several options are available for players. Some will argue that players have all the power when it comes to choosing which operator to use due to their


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2 years ago
IRS set to launch its free tax-filing pilot program for some taxpayers. Here's what to expect

IRS set to launch its free tax-filing pilot program for some taxpayers. Here's what to expect

Some taxpayers will soon qualify for Direct File, a free tax-filing platform from the IRS. Here's what taxpayers can expect this season.

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