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The ‘Merge’ Is here | 3 ways scammers will try to fool you

The ‘Merge’ Is here | 3 ways scammers will try to fool you

CNBC Crypto World | MacKenzie Sigalos | Sep 14, 2022 The 'Merge' Is Here and it May Just Stoke some Institutional Interest (or not) The reduced supply of the cryptocurrency, which some investors say could be a boon to the price, is the result of a new verification model that replaces miners with “validators.” The


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3 years ago
KPMG Fintech Pulse H1’22 Report:  Global Fintech Investments $107.8B across 2,980 Deals

KPMG Fintech Pulse H1’22 Report: Global Fintech Investments $107.8B across 2,980 Deals

KPMG | Sep 2022 Global investment in fintech falls to $107.8 billion despite robust VC funding Global investment in fintech fell from $111.2 billion across 3,372 deals in H1’22 to $107.8 billion across 2,980 deals in H1’21, mirroring the decline in investment experienced in the broader technology sector. Total fintech investment and deals volume declined


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3 years ago
Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti breaks down where to find yield in a world of uncertainty

Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti breaks down where to find yield in a world of uncertainty

Ares Management has been a beneficiary of the current environment with heightened demand for floating rate credit and real assets.

3 years ago
Cathie Wood's contrarian deflation call gets endorsements from Elon Musk, Jeffrey Gundlach

Cathie Wood's contrarian deflation call gets endorsements from Elon Musk, Jeffrey Gundlach

Jeffrey Gundlach and Elon Musk recently joined Wood's camp in calling for a decline for prices, expressing worries that the Federal Reserve might go too far.

3 years ago
55% of workers say their pay isn't keeping up with inflation. What experts recommend doing if you feel underpaid

55% of workers say their pay isn't keeping up with inflation. What experts recommend doing if you feel underpaid

If you feel like your income hasn't kept up with rising prices, you're not alone. These tips can help.

3 years ago
Millions of borrowers may be eligible for a refund on student loan payments made during Covid. Here's what to know

Millions of borrowers may be eligible for a refund on student loan payments made during Covid. Here's what to know

There's good news for the millions of people with federal student loans who've made payments during the pandemic: Many will be eligible to get that money back.

3 years ago
World Bank Report:  Critiques FATFs Work on National Risk Assessments

World Bank Report: Critiques FATFs Work on National Risk Assessments

The Compliance Lady | Sep 9, 2022 ????? ???? ?. ????: It is always interesting to come across a study that critiques FATF’s work. In a recent report the World Bank takes a closer look at National Risk Assessments (NRAs). For those not familiar with NRAs, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requires nations to


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3 years ago
Taxpayers can avoid a 'very nasty surprise' by making quarterly payments by Sept. 15

Taxpayers can avoid a 'very nasty surprise' by making quarterly payments by Sept. 15

The deadline for third-quarter estimated tax payments is Sept. 15. Here's what filers need to know.

3 years ago
BC MoF Consultation (Comments by Oct 3):  Restricted Licence Regime for Incidental Sellers of Insurance

BC MoF Consultation (Comments by Oct 3): Restricted Licence Regime for Incidental Sellers of Insurance

Stikeman Elliot |  Stuart Carruthers and Andrew Cunningham | Aug 29, 2022 British Columbia’s Ministry of Finance is conducting a consultation on the adoption of its proposed restricted insurance agent licensing regime for incidental sellers of insurance. The proposal is similar to what is already in place in the other three western provinces (and, soon,


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3 years ago
Bitcoin Outperforming Crypto Market Share as Ethereum Merge Nears

Bitcoin Outperforming Crypto Market Share as Ethereum Merge Nears

Arcane Research | Vetle Lunde and Jaran Mellerud | Sep 13, 2022 Bitcoin has seen a strong recovery of 8% over the last seven days, outperforming the rest of the crypto market and regaining some of its market dominance as we approach the long-awaited Ethereum merge. This will be a huge week in crypto. The


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3 years ago
From inflation to war, here are the 4 big factors impacting markets and the economy right now

From inflation to war, here are the 4 big factors impacting markets and the economy right now

Advisors at the Future Proof wealth conference in California this week offered their takes on four factors influencing the economy and markets of late.

3 years ago
There could be a record-high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023, but it's not set in stone: 3 things to watch

There could be a record-high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023, but it's not set in stone: 3 things to watch

An 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be possible in 2023, according to a new estimate based on government inflation data released on Tuesday.

3 years ago
Inflation is still rising, but it’s less likely to hurt some retirees — here’s why

Inflation is still rising, but it’s less likely to hurt some retirees — here’s why

Annual inflation grew by 8.3% in August, but retirees won't feel the sting of most higher costs, experts say.

3 years ago
Listed Issuer Financing Exemption:  Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Streamlined Capital-raising Option

Listed Issuer Financing Exemption: Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Streamlined Capital-raising Option

CSA Release | Sep 8, 2022 Vancouver – The  Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is adopting a new prospectus exemption for issuers listed on a Canadian stock exchange, aimed at providing a more efficient way for them to raise capital. The Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will reduce costs for issuers raising smaller amounts of capital through


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3 years ago
'A real game changer' — Citi is the latest employer to offer workers a free college degree

'A real game changer' — Citi is the latest employer to offer workers a free college degree

Free college as a workplace benefit is increasingly popular. Citi is the latest employer to offer workers the perk.

3 years ago