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Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

FP | Ethan Lou | Mar 30, 2022 If you’ve ever wondered how onerous it is to register as a securities dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission, wonder no more. The cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy Technologies Inc. has put a dollar figure on it: more than $1.5 million. That’s the overall increase in spending, including


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Successful Founders Weigh In:  10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Successful Founders Weigh In: 10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Inc. | Doug Cantor | Mar 31, 2022 Successful founders weigh in on the issues you need to think about--and the ones everyone forgets to--when you're getting ready to launch. 1. Define Your Purpose "Begin by writing out a paragraph that is your brand story, authentic to only you. The who, what, where, and why


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4 years ago
GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

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Saving for retirement is the top financial priority for just 17% of adults, survey shows

Saving for retirement is the top financial priority for just 17% of adults, survey shows

U.S. adults are more focused on building their non-retirement savings and paying off debt than saving for retirement, a survey shows.

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Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell

Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell

President Joe Biden has proposed a billionaire minimum tax as part of his 2023 federal budget. However, it may be a tough sell in Congress, experts say.

4 years ago
The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know

The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know

Millions of people are quitting their jobs each month, while job openings are near record highs and layoffs are low. But the labor trend may have plateaued.

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Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

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Bill 13:  Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Bill 13: Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Edmonton Journal | Lisa Johnson | Mar 30, 2022 Alberta’s UCP government says finance technology companies need temporary relief from privacy and investment laws to give the province an edge in attracting business. Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced Bill 13, the Financial Innovation Act, Wednesday, which if passed, will create a “regulatory sandbox” for financial


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4 years ago
More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

Some 57% of Gen Z and 50% of millennials regret how they invested in the last 12 months, according to a March study from MagnifyMoney.

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Canadian crypto leaders launch Web3 Council to push for national digital assets strategy

Canadian crypto leaders launch Web3 Council to push for national digital assets strategy

FP | Stephanie Hughes | Mar 29, 2022 The council comes at a time when Web3, a term to describe a new iteration of the world wide web based on blockchain technologies, is rapidly innovating The heads of some of Canada’s biggest cryptocurrency companies are coming together to create a new industry group to push


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Who may still be eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks with their 2021 tax returns

Who may still be eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks with their 2021 tax returns

Most of the third round of stimulus checks has been sent. But if you never received a payment or your circumstances have changed, you may be eligible for money.

4 years ago
If you're a new retiree whose income has dropped, you may need to appeal Medicare premium surcharges

If you're a new retiree whose income has dropped, you may need to appeal Medicare premium surcharges

The tax return that's used to determine whether you pay extra for Medicare premiums may not accurately reflect your income when you retire.

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Hacker steals $625 million from Ronin blockchain NFT game Axie Infinity

Hacker steals $625 million from Ronin blockchain NFT game Axie Infinity

The Verge | By Adi Robertson and Corin Faife | Mar 29, 2022 Roughly $625 million worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen from Ronin, the blockchain underlying popular crypto game Axie Infinity. Ronin and Axie Infinity operator Sky Mavis revealed the breach on Tuesday and froze transactions on the Ronin bridge, which allows depositing and


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FCA extends deadline for crypto firms to register (with temporary regime closing)

FCA extends deadline for crypto firms to register (with temporary regime closing)

CNBC | Ryan Browne | Mar 20, 2022 The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority said Wednesday it is giving some crypto companies more time to register with the regulator beyond an original Mar. 31 deadline. A select few firms, including the fintech company Revolut and crypto start-up Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a


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4 years ago
Is it better to rent or own a home? Here's how to decide the right move for you

Is it better to rent or own a home? Here's how to decide the right move for you

With both home prices and rents rising, you'll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here's what to consider.

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