How to build an office that attracts clients and staff
Guest Post Aug 25, 2021 Not all offices are equal. It's a fact of life. In fact, over the past eighteen months, it could be said...
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Chances are your tax preparer isn't regulated. Now there's pressure on Congress to change that
There are currently no federal competency standards for tax preparers. Some industry groups hope that can be changed.
OSC will host a virtual roundtable on ‘Rethinking Diversity in Capital Markets’ (details to come)
OSC Aug 25, 2021 The OSC is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss whether, and how, the disclosure needs of Canadian investors, and corporate governance practices...
Child tax credit lifted 3 million kids from poverty in July
The first monthly payment of the child tax credit cut child poverty by about 25%, according to a Columbia University analysis.
National Bank acquires majority stake in fintech startup Flinks in $103M deal
The Logic Jon Victor Aug 25, 2021 National Bank of Canada will take a majority stake in Montreal-based financial-data platform Flinks, a sign that the bank...
The Impact of Fintech on Central Bank Governance
IMF Marianne Bechara, Wouter Bossu, Yan Liu, Arthur Rossi Aug 24, 2021 Fintech presents unique opportunities for central banks. The rapid changes in technology that are...
Money disagreements can destroy families. Here’s how to prevent that from happening
You may not always agree on money matters, but it's how you handle those disputes that counts.
Medicare would be expanded under $3.5 trillion budget resolution approved by House
House approval of the budget resolution clears the way for lawmakers to draft legislation that would, among other things, expand Medicare's coverage.
Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan includes major help for families with kids
House Democrats advanced a $3.5 trillion budget plan Tuesday that would invest roughly $1.8 trillion in working families, the elderly and the environment.
House vote on $3.5 trillion budget raises prospect of higher taxes on the rich
House Democrats approved a $3.5 trillion budget framework on Tuesday. The maneuver clears the way for a formal bill that will likely raise taxes on the...
Open data for finance as an emerging source of GDP growth
OECD The Forum Network Olivia White Aug 10, 2021 Even before the COVID-19 crisis, policy makers in the OECD and beyond were identifying the potential for...
Rocket Lab begins trading on the Nasdaq, with SPAC merger growing its cash pile
Rocket Lab begin trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, becoming the latest space company to close a SPAC merger and go public.
Circle to Become National Digital Currency Bank
Decrpyt Jeff John Roberts Aug 9, 2021 Stablecoin giant Circle announced that they will be moving toward becoming a “National Digital Currency Bank” in an attempt...
Most retirees aren’t tapping nest eggs before required withdrawals, research finds
Research shows that most retirees aren’t withdrawing money from their nest eggs before their required minimum distributions.
Bitcoin 'whales' jump back into market during cryptocurrency's rebound to $50,000
Cryptocurrency accounts holding roughly $50 million or more worth of bitcoin have steadily increased their buying since the end of June, according to new data.