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Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an IRA: Weigh these 7 factors first

Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an IRA: Weigh these 7 factors first

A rollover may sound like a simple task. But there are many pros and cons to consider, and mistakes can be costly.

3 years ago
Formula for Building Fintech Companies with Resilient Valuations

Formula for Building Fintech Companies with Resilient Valuations

BCV | Sarahinkfuss and Tina Dimitrova | Feb 7, 2023 We share this analysis with the hope that our findings can inform and encourage the many talented founders and management teams building fintech companies. Do not let the volatility of the past three years obscure the greater arc of the fintech story: we are in


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3 years ago
Kraken (Payward Inc.) in Advanced Stages of SEC Unregistered Securities Probe

Kraken (Payward Inc.) in Advanced Stages of SEC Unregistered Securities Probe

BNN Bloomberg | Allyson Versprille | Feb 8, 2023 Kraken (legal name Payward Inc.), one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is embroiled in a probe by a top US financial regulator over whether it broke securities rules related to certain offerings to American clients The Securities and Exchange Commission probe into whether Kraken offered


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3 years ago
Financial Institutions and Regulators Alike are Showing Growing Interest in Fintech and Regtech Solutions.

Financial Institutions and Regulators Alike are Showing Growing Interest in Fintech and Regtech Solutions.

Thompson Reuters | Zach Warren  | Feb 7, 2023 As more and more financial services firms utilize fintech and regtech tools to make their operations more efficient and effective, regulators are too According to TRRI’s Fintech, Regtech and the Role of Compliance in 2023 survey report, which surveyed global financial services institutions about their fintech


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3 years ago
How Do You Secure Trade Online?

How Do You Secure Trade Online?

Guest Post | Feb 9, 2023 With more and more people using online platforms, online trading has become a big business today. While trading online has many benefits, it always exposes you to many dangers. Protecting your online trades from emerging cyber threats is important by following secure practices. In this article, we have talked


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3 years ago
Kraken Agrees to $30 million Settlement with SEC and Stops U.S. Customer Staking Program

Kraken Agrees to $30 million Settlement with SEC and Stops U.S. Customer Staking Program

Yahoo Finance | Jennifer Schonberger and David Hollerith | Feb 9, 2023 Crypto exchange Kraken is paying $30 million to settle charges Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly violating securities rules by failing to register its crypto asset staking-as-a-service program with the SEC. Asked whether the SEC was moving to eliminate staking


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3 years ago
Tips on How to Approach Funding in the Current Market

Tips on How to Approach Funding in the Current Market

FastCompany | Leslie Feinzaig | Feb 6, 2023 There was a moment last spring when startup founders across the globe experienced a sudden collective whiplash. It was the Great Venture Capital Reset of 2022, when fundraising activity screeched to a halt after running fast and hot for the longest bull market in VC history. Data


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3 years ago
Crowdfund Capital Advisors Drop 2022 Investment Crowdfunding Report:  7 Charts Highlight Growth and Impact

Crowdfund Capital Advisors Drop 2022 Investment Crowdfunding Report: 7 Charts Highlight Growth and Impact

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | Feb 8, 2023 2022 was a challenging year for venture-back companies but there were many silver linings for investment crowdfunding.  Last week, Crowdfund Capital Advisors released their 7th annual Year in Review report. 105-page report (our longest yet) contains 100 charts, tables, images, and maps. Pitchbook Angel/Seed deals


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3 years ago
Here are the top 10 cheapest four-year public colleges for in-state students

Here are the top 10 cheapest four-year public colleges for in-state students

If picking a college comes down to the financial bottom line, then an in-state public school is often the best deal.

3 years ago
Reverse Mortgage Debt Skyrockets 31% YoY Among Canadian Seniors

Reverse Mortgage Debt Skyrockets 31% YoY Among Canadian Seniors

Better Dwelling | Daniel Wong | Feb 6, 2023 Reverse mortgage debt has recently surged in growth, with the debt rising at an unusual fast rate for any credit segment. Canadian homeowners aren’t shy about cashing in on their windfall, especially seniors. Regulatory filings with OSFI, Canada’s bank regulator, show reverse mortgage debt surged in


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3 years ago
Australian Equity Crowdfunding Markets Raised $72 Million in 2022

Australian Equity Crowdfunding Markets Raised $72 Million in 2022

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jan 30, 2023 Investment crowdfunding, or crowd-sourced funding (CSF) as it is called down under, generated $72 million in online capital formation, according to an industry report. The information is compiled by Birchal, the largest online investment platform in Australia. Birchals has been providing this report for several years


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3 years ago
Solar tech company Nextracker expected to price at upper end of range in good sign for IPO market

Solar tech company Nextracker expected to price at upper end of range in good sign for IPO market

The Nextracker initial public offering, which had sought to raise up to $535 million, will likely be the biggest U.S. listing since October.

3 years ago
CCA 2022 Investment Crowdfunding Report:  7 Charts Highlight Growth and Impact

CCA 2022 Investment Crowdfunding Report: 7 Charts Highlight Growth and Impact

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | Feb 8, 2023 2022 was a challenging year for venture-back companies but there were many silver linings for investment crowdfunding.  Last week, Crowdfund Capital Advisors released their 7th annual Year in Review report. 105-page report (our longest yet) contains 100 charts, tables, images, and maps. Pitchbook Angel/Seed deals


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3 years ago
State of the Union brings brief unanimity on Social Security, Medicare. Why experts say there's still reason to worry

State of the Union brings brief unanimity on Social Security, Medicare. Why experts say there's still reason to worry

Republicans and Democrats showed their support for Social Security and Medicare during the State of the Union. But agreement on broader reform will be tough.

3 years ago
These 10 metro areas are the most 'rent burdened' in the U.S. — New York City comes in at No. 1

These 10 metro areas are the most 'rent burdened' in the U.S. — New York City comes in at No. 1

New York is the most "rent-burdened" metro area in the U.S., according to a new report from Moody's Analytics.

3 years ago