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Social network Commonstock aims to harness retail investor energy and verify ‘YOLO’ trades

Commonstock caters to retail traders who want to chat about their investments – and provide proof of their trades.

4 years ago

US Bank launches bitcoin custody service as institutions race to cater to crypto demand

The move is the latest sign that established financial players are beginning to accept cryptocurrencies as a legitimate asset class.

4 years ago

Here’s how states like South Dakota have become global tax havens

States like South Dakota have become global tax havens for the wealthy, according to the ‘Pandora Papers’ leak. Experts explain how.

4 years ago

OECD Report: AI in Business and Finance – 2021 Outlook

OECD Library | Oct 5, 2021 Deployment of AI applications across the full spectrum of finance and business sectors has progressed rapidly in recent years such that these applications have become or are on their way to becoming mainstream. AI, i.e. machine-based systems able to make predictions, recommendations or decisions based on machine or human


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4 years ago

[Event, Nov 2]: The Future of Canadian Competitiveness

Degroote School of Business | Oct 5, 2021 In a world that is seeing the economic centre of gravity moving to Asia, does Canada have what it needs to ensure that the prosperity the nation has enjoyed will be sustained in the decades ahead? How does Canada’s competitiveness stack up against its global peers and


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4 years ago

Podcast: CBDC implementation models and the role of the private sector including Payments Canada architect

OMFIF | Sep 30, 2021 See:  Latest from BIS and a group of 7 central banks including Canada on retail CBDCs Katie-Ann Wilson, head of policy analysis, OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute, is joined by David Mackeith, principal technology adviser, Amazon Web Services, and Craig Borysowich, principal architect, Payments Canada, to discuss central bank digital currency


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4 years ago

A single ticket hit Powerball's $699.8 million jackpot. Here's the winner's tax bill

No matter whether the winner chooses to take their windfall as a lump sum or an annuity, Uncle Sam gets a big chunk of it right off the bat.

4 years ago

Big changes are coming to the public service loan forgiveness program

The government program that forgives the student loans of public servants has been plagued by issues. The Biden administration hopes to fix it.

4 years ago

Activist investor Carl Icahn reveals stake in Southwest Gas, urging company to drop acquisition

Carl Icahn announced a sizeable stake in Southwest Gas, and he is pushing the utility company to drop its rumored acquisition of Questar Pipeline.

4 years ago

UK Coadjute to issue mortgage stablecoins to streamline property sales

Finextra | Oct 5, 2021 Coadjute, the real-time network that connects the property market, has announced plans to enable retail banks in the UK to issue a mortgage stablecoin on their network, working in partnership with global technology firm R3.  Stablecoins issued on the Coadjute Network will be the first UK Retail Bank stablecoins and


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4 years ago

How being unvaccinated against Covid-19 can impact your wallet

There are major costs associated with being unvaccinated against Covid-19 as the pandemic continues. Here's what not getting the jab may cost you.

4 years ago

California oil spill highlights need for environmentally focused investing, expert says. Here's how to get started

As a possible ecological disaster is unfolding on the West Coast, advocates say it's just one more example of the need for environmentally conscious investing.

4 years ago

Op-ed: An options-based ETF strategy can generate income, manage risk

Individual investors can benefit from options ETFs if they start small after getting educated on benefits versus costs.

4 years ago

Here are the 5 most valuable — and 5 least valuable — college majors

If you're looking for the best return on your investment, consider a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field, a report has found.

4 years ago

Upstart activist Engine No. 1 takes stake in GM, supports EV transition plan

Engine No. 1, the firm that rose to prominence after waging a successful campaign against Exxon, on Monday announced an investment in GM.

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