Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women have to work 15 months to earn what a man makes in one year, the National Women's Law Center found.
The vast majority of the world's disenfranchised are women, and technologies from blockchain to digital IDs and mobile finance are keys to empowerment.
Buy now, pay later loans are the second-most-used form of credit payment among U.S. consumers in the U.S., NerdWallet found. But changes are on the horizon.
GenAI | May 28, 2024 Key GenAI Human Rights Risks That Fintech Companies Need To Mitigate As generative AI (GenAI) technologies are increasingly being integrated into fintech companies to create unrivalled opportunities for efficiency and innovation, fintech founders need to develop responsibly and respect the most crucial human rights. B-Tech, a project of the UN
Semler Scientific saw its shares surge Tuesday after it said it has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.
There's an uptick in Roth conversions in 2024, according to Fidelity Investments. Here's how to know if the strategy is right for your portfolio.
Semler Scientific saw its shares surge Tuesday after it said it has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.
Delaying Social Security retirement benefits provides a guaranteed return unmatched elsewhere. Yet many are hesitant to take advantage of it.
BNPL | May 28, 2024 What CFPB's New BNPL Rules Mean for Fintechs and Financial Institutions Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) credit services have grown at a forceful pace in recent years and are pushing regulators to rewrite the consumer lending playbook. These services have made it possible for customers to make large purchases using
Delaying Social Security retirement benefits provides a guaranteed return unmatched elsewhere. Yet many are hesitant to take advantage of it.
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May 29, 2024 Over the past decade, Quebec’s car market has undergone significant transformations influenced by technological advancements, economic shifts, and changing consumer preferences. Here’s a comprehensive look at the key developments that have shaped the car market in Quebec from 2014 to 2024. Technological Advancements and the Rise of EVs One of the most
Hiring your kids can offer tax benefits if you're self-employed. But first, you need to understand your state and federal labor and tax laws.
Crypto Regulation | May 27, 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) Publishes Recommendations for Global Coordination in Regulating Crypto Assets Regulating crypto assets that are continuously evolving at light speed is complex and coordination among international jurisdictions, national regulators, and industry participants is key. In this light, WEF 2023 report (34 page PDF) offers a comprehensive
Data Privacy | May 27, 2024 This September, Quebec's Law 25 mandates data portability rights, impacting organizations handling Quebec residents' personal information On September 2024, Quebec's Law 25—namely, An Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions as Regards the Protection of Personal Information—will begin, creating a sea change in data privacy regulation that governs all transactions of