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Why RegTech is Essential to Regulate Innovation and What It Means for Policymakers?

Why RegTech is Essential to Regulate Innovation and What It Means for Policymakers?

WEF | Roslyn Doktor, Robb Henzi, Landry Signé | Jun 21, 2022 As a broader culture of innovation sweeps across business, culture and society, regulators with an eye on the future are harnessing the power of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) - a market projected to grow from $7.6bn in 2021 to $19.5bn by 2026 - to


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Federal Reserve:  Crypto and DeFi Insights from Recent Turbulence Through a Financial Stability Lens

Federal Reserve: Crypto and DeFi Insights from Recent Turbulence Through a Financial Stability Lens

Federal Reserve | Jul 8, 2022 Speech:  Vice Chair Lael Brainard at Bank of England Conference, London, United Kingdom Recent volatility has exposed serious vulnerabilities in the crypto financial system.  While touted as a fundamental break from traditional finance, the crypto financial system turns out to be susceptible to the same risks that are all


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Revolut executive resigns amid growing tensions with the FCA over banking license

Revolut executive resigns amid growing tensions with the FCA over banking license

City AM | Charlie Conchie  | Jul 10, 2022 One of Revolut’s UK regulatory chiefs has stepped down from her role amid growing tensions between the fintech firm and the Financial Conduct Authority over its sluggish progress on towards a banking licence. Deirdre Halligan, head of global affairs, wealth and trading, oversaw the firm’s expansion,


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Elon Musk and Twitter Line Up For A Legal Fight

Elon Musk and Twitter Line Up For A Legal Fight

CBC News | Jul 11, 2022 Shares of Twitter slid more than 9 per cent in the first day of trading after billionaire Elon Musk said that he was abandoning his $44 billion bid for the company and the social media platform vowed to challenge Musk in court to uphold the agreement. Twitter is now


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Margin trading tips for beginners

Margin trading tips for beginners

Guest Post | Jul 11, 2022 If you just started your trading journey, you may have heard about margin trading, and wonder what it is and if it fits your investment profile. With this strategy, which is more sophisticated, there is more risk involved. Indeed, investors need to be cautious about this method. In this


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4 years ago
These midyear tax strategies can trim next year’s bill from the IRS and reduce 'unwelcome surprises'

These midyear tax strategies can trim next year’s bill from the IRS and reduce 'unwelcome surprises'

Whether you typically receive a tax refund or a bill, there’s still plenty of time to improve next year’s filing, experts say. Here are four moves to consider.

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Some New Banking Rules Implemented to Protect Consumers in Canada

Some New Banking Rules Implemented to Protect Consumers in Canada

CTV News | Pat Foran | Jul 7, 2022 New rules came into effect late last month to create stronger consumer protections when it comes to Canada’s banking system, but some advocates said the new regulations don't go far enough. "These rule changes are baby steps to improving things a little bit," said Duff Conacher,


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Rate resets on 9.62% interest, taxes, inherited assets: Experts weigh in on 3 tricky questions about Series I bonds

Rate resets on 9.62% interest, taxes, inherited assets: Experts weigh in on 3 tricky questions about Series I bonds

The demand for Series I bonds has skyrocketed as investors seek refuge from soaring inflation and stock market volatility. Here's what to know before buying.

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Top Wall Street analysts say these stocks have the best long-term value

Top Wall Street analysts say these stocks have the best long-term value

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Alphabet and Micron Technology.

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Economic worries further older Americans' pandemic-era plans to delay retirement, survey finds

Economic worries further older Americans' pandemic-era plans to delay retirement, survey finds

Last July, about a third of 11,000 older Americans surveyed said they expected to delay retirement. Earlier this year, 59% of them said that they expected to.

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Amazon Prime Day is coming up: Here's why deal experts say you might want to skip it this year

Amazon Prime Day is coming up: Here's why deal experts say you might want to skip it this year

Just because something is discounted on Prime Day doesn't mean it's the best deal you'll see anywhere, or even all year.

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Number of Americans involuntarily working part-time falls by 707,000 to 3.6 million, lowest level in 21 years

Number of Americans involuntarily working part-time falls by 707,000 to 3.6 million, lowest level in 21 years

The number of part-time workers who would have preferred a full-time job declined to 3.6 million people in June, the lowest number since August 2001.

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Importance of Recurring Revenue

Importance of Recurring Revenue

In the world of early-stage startups, it is highly unlikely that earlier stage companies have adequate historical data in order to help determine future revenue levels. Seasonal purchasing decisions, trends, and the nature of early-stage startups can make it difficult … Continue reading

4 years ago
Here's a tax-smart charitable giving strategy using money from your IRA

Here's a tax-smart charitable giving strategy using money from your IRA

There's no shortage of ways to give to charity. And certain retirees may get a special tax break by donating from their individual retirement account.

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Protecting Social Security benefits from rising inflation is high on voters' wish lists, survey finds

Protecting Social Security benefits from rising inflation is high on voters' wish lists, survey finds

Social Security reform is one issue on Congress' to-do list. Voters want their benefits protected from inflation amid record high prices, a new survey finds.

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