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Fintech Fridays EP56:  How We Raised $426 million Using Rewards Crowdfunding

Fintech Fridays EP56: How We Raised $426 million Using Rewards Crowdfunding

NCFA Canada | Jan 21, 2022 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. EP56: How We Raised $426 million Using Rewards Crowdfunding Featured Guest: ZACH SMITH, CEO and Co-Founder, Funded Today (LinkedIn) Zach Smith is a serial entrepreneur having never had a "real" job his entire life. He's always starting, selling, running, and managing


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Here's a financial road map for the rest of the year

Here's a financial road map for the rest of the year

Laying out your financial to-do list for the year can help set you up for success.

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Here’s how rising interest rates may affect your bond portfolio in retirement

Here’s how rising interest rates may affect your bond portfolio in retirement

Many retirees rely on bonds for income and to reduce volatility. Here’s how the Fed’s expected interest rate hikes may affect bond portfolios.

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GBBC Blockchain Central Davos Virtual Event Jan 18-19:  On Demand Recordings

GBBC Blockchain Central Davos Virtual Event Jan 18-19: On Demand Recordings

GBBC | Jan 19, 2022 Day 1: Jan 18 See:  Can Blockchain Solutions Unlock Capital to Fix Our Planet? Day 2: Jan 19 Download the 2 day virtual agenda --> here The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities


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PBOC White Paper: e-CNY’s Path to Cross-Border Payments

PBOC White Paper: e-CNY’s Path to Cross-Border Payments

CloudTree Ventures | Winston Ma | Jan 19, 2022 Today, China and the United States are competing and growing their technological capabilities in a wide array of sectors. The cutting-edge area of America and China’s technological war that’s been heating up recently is around who will dominate the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Although China has


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SEC eyes tighter disclosure deadlines for hedge funds building big stakes in companies

SEC eyes tighter disclosure deadlines for hedge funds building big stakes in companies

The regulator is considering tighter disclosure deadlines for hedge funds growing sizable stakes in companies.

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Here's why your 401(k) employer match may not be yours just yet

Here's why your 401(k) employer match may not be yours just yet

Most 401(k) plans don't pay a full company match immediately. In some cases, employees must work six years to get the money.

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86% of last year's new investors plan to put even more money in stocks in 2022, survey says

86% of last year's new investors plan to put even more money in stocks in 2022, survey says

Among individuals who began investing last year, 86% plan to increase their stock holdings in 2022, according to a recent survey.

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UK Law Society:  Blockchain legal and regulatory guidance (second edition)

UK Law Society: Blockchain legal and regulatory guidance (second edition)

UK Law Society | Jan 11, 2022 We’ve published the second edition of our blockchain report, in collaboration with the Tech London Advocates (TLA) Blockchain Legal and Regulatory Group. Who wrote the report? The TLA Blockchain Legal and Regulatory Group put together the second edition of the blockchain legal and regulatory guidance. Read the first


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56% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense with savings

56% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense with savings

Most Americans are unable to cover an unexpected $1,000 bill with savings, according to a telephone survey conducted in early January by Bankrate.

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Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

CSA Release | Jan 19, 2022 Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published guidance for investment funds on their disclosure practices that relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly funds whose investment objectives reference ESG factors and other funds that use ESG strategies (ESG-Related Funds). The guidance is based on existing regulatory requirements


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Some states offer assistance to families unable to afford funeral costs

Some states offer assistance to families unable to afford funeral costs

Many states and counties have funds to assist residents with the funeral and burial expenses of a loved one, but the information isn't always easy to locate.

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Gerry Cotten’s widow speaks out over his death and millions of missing crypto

Gerry Cotten’s widow speaks out over his death and millions of missing crypto

CBC | Cassie Williams | Jan 18, 2022 Gerald Cotten died suddenly in 2018 and took keys to $250 million in crypto assets to his grave Robertson isn't under investigation and has never faced criminal charges. After Cotten's death, she agreed to forfeit $12 million in assets that included vehicles and real estate. She was


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It’s costly to care for aging relatives. Here's how to get a tax break this season

It’s costly to care for aging relatives. Here's how to get a tax break this season

Caring for aging relatives or family members with special needs can be tough on your finances. But you may qualify for federal or state-level tax breaks.

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Raising money in the U.S.?  Here’s a new SEC tool to explore options

Raising money in the U.S.? Here’s a new SEC tool to explore options

SEC | Jan 19, 2022 Navigating Your Capital Raising Options When raising capital, a business may not offer or sell securities unless the offering has been registered with the SEC or falls within an exemption from registration. Each exemption has specific requirements that a company must meet. See:  The Real Story of Access to Capital


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