Private equity investments have gained significant popularity among investors seeking opportunities outside of the public market and portfolio diversification. However, maximizing opportunities in this asset class requires careful analysis, due diligence, and strategic decision-making. In this blog post, we will … Continue reading
CBC News | Pete Evans | May 18, 2023 In a landmark agreement, Visa and MasterCard have consented to lower their interchange fees in Canada to below 1%. Interchange fees are paid by the merchant, but many have started to pass them on to consumers directly. These fees, previously a point of contention for merchants,
Herbert Smith Freehills | May 18, 2023 MiCA is likely to enter into force in July 2023 following publication in the Official Journal, with some provisions applying a year later and the rest from January 2025. Timing: If, as is widely expected, MiCA enters into force in July 2023: Provisions relating to asset reference tokens
The IRS is providing a sizable increase for the 2024 health savings account contribution limits. Here's what taxpayers need to know.
Negative headlines have some Americans fearing the worst for the economy. But there are still ways to improve your financial outlook now, one advisor says.
May 19, 2023 Deep in a forest of Stanley Park in Vancouver, on the west coast of Canada, five British couples are lost. Straining under the weight of their heavy rucksacks, they have one goal – to reach the Lighthouse on Cape Spear, 16,000 km away on the other side of the country. Meet Race
Younger investors tell pollsters they plan to invest more, but research shows they're actually tapping investments and savings to pay for everyday expenses.
Entrepreneur | Emily Rella | May 16, 2023 Maybe the Metaverse isn't dead after all. Apple's Potential Entry into the Metaverse: Despite being a technological titan, Apple has remained surprisingly absent from the metaverse and mixed reality space - areas where fellow tech giants like Meta have already made significant strides. However, the discovery of
Fortune Crypto | Ben Weiss | May 15, 2023 OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is nearing $100 million in funding for his cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin. Worldcoin's Unique Approach to Identity Verification: Spearheaded by Sam Altman, the ambitious Worldcoin project integrates an innovative iris scanning technology for human identity verification, making it stand out in the burgeoning
CBC News | Richard Woodbury | May 16, 2023 The law firm Miller Thomson, representing the creditors of the collapsed cryptocurrency company QuadrigaCX, has announced that each proven creditor will receive 13% of their initial investment back. In a notice posted late last week, law firm Miller Thomson said as of this month, there are
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The U.S. is the 'only industrialized nation' without a national paid family and medical leave plan, one lawmaker says. An updated plan aims to change that.
The IRS is testing free direct filing for some taxpayers in 2024. Research shows that pre-populated tax returns may be possible for some filers.
Identity thieves try to file fraudulent tax returns to claim refunds. There are steps taxpayers can take to protect themselves.
OSC | Release | May 16, 2023 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published its first report on OSC TestLab, the regulator’s testing environment designed to promote innovation and modernize regulation in Ontario’s capital markets. Promotion of RegTech Innovation: OSC TestLab, an initiative of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), has released its inaugural report outlining