Central Bank Digital Currencies on the Rise: 15 Retail CBDCs by 2030
NCFA July 10, 2023 As the digital revolution continues to reshape the global economy, central banks worldwide are increasingly exploring the potential of Central Bank Digital...
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Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
NatWest Group’s Vision for the Future of Open Banking and 3 Potential Ways Forward
NatWest Bank of APIs Jul 4, 2023 NatWest report on open banking's untapped potential and pathways forward Despite Open Banking's launch in 2018 and its use...
What the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action could mean for legacy applicants
New challenges take aim at the decades-old practice of giving preference to legacy applicants in college admissions.
Powerball jackpot grows to $650 million. Here’s the tax bill if there’s a winner
If you beat the odds and win the Powerball jackpot, your winnings shrink significantly after the IRS takes its share.
You can use A.I. to land a job, but be careful: 'It can backfire,' career expert Suzy Welch says
Artificial intelligence can help job seekers find a new role, but career experts say the tools should be used carefully.
Navigating the End of Jobs: 2023 Human Capital Trends (From a Financial Services Perspective)
Report Jul 10, 2023 The Deloitte 2023 Human Capital Trends report highlights the need for a skills-based approach to work, the importance of technology in augmenting...
Here's how one single father spent a decade planning for his dream family via surrogacy
This man spent a decade planning for a baby through surrogacy. Here's what prospective parents need to know about the process.
Top Wall Street analysts favor these stocks for the long haul
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Amazon and Micron.
Activist Starboard prepares the groundwork to reduce leverage and build value at Algonquin Power
Algonquin Power will be conducting a strategic review of its renewables business.
As 'bougie broke' videos trend on social media, experts say that's not necessarily a bad thing
New social media videos are start to removing the stigma tied to spending decisions, experts say. That may ultimately help people become wealthier.
End of China’s Fintech Crackdown? Tencent and Alibaba Fined
TechCrunch Rita Liao Jul 8, 2023 The Chinese government's regulatory crackdown on the fintech industry, which began in late 2020, appears to be concluding with substantial...
APIs and the Evolution of Digital Platforms: Towards a Three-Sided Market
Citi Jun 16, 2023 Embracing the three-sided market model, where financial institutions integrate with digital platforms alongside buyers and sellers, can unlock new network effects, accelerate...
Small businesses may have a hard time finding teen workers this summer
The unemployment rate for teens aged 16 to 19 crept up slightly in June, while the labor participation rate fell year on year.
End of China’s Fintech Crackdown Could Revive Investor Confidence
Techcrunch Rita Liao Jul 7, 2023 The Chinese government's regulatory crackdown on the fintech industry, which began in late 2020, appears to be concluding with substantial...
Many Americans fear a recession as severe as 2008 could be coming. Here’s what experts say
As the Federal Reserve works to curb inflation, experts are forecasting for a mild recession. Here's when they say that downturn may start.