Swift launches ‘Go’ moves into low value cross-border payments
Finextra Jul 27, 2021 Banking co-operative Swift is moving into the low value remittance market with the launch of Swift Go, a service that enables consumers...
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World Bank’s investment arm injects $10 million into FintechOS to help boost financial inclusion
AltFi Aisling Finn Aug 5, 2021 The cash injection was part of FintechOS’ latest Series B funding round, which it announced in April of this year....
Can Liquid Avatar end fake COVID vaccine cards?
Liquid Avatar Technologies Cara Buckspan Aug 11, 2021 New Technology from Liquid Avatar Provides Digital Verifiable Credentials for Covid-19 Testing Toronto, Canada - TheNewswire - August...
Repeal of the cap on state and local taxes still in play. Here’s what to watch
As the Senate approves a budget resolution, lawmakers may soon hammer out proposals to repeal the $10,000 limit on the deduction for state and local taxes.
Space company Momentus, after settling SEC charges, gets SPAC approved and will go public
Space company Momentus will later this week go public on the Nasdaq, a month after settling SEC charges that it misled investors.
This map shows how much rental assistance states have distributed
States are still slow to get federal rental assistance out to households. However, the money is moving faster in some areas of the country than others.
There are six more months free of federal student loan payments. Here's what you can do with the extra money
Student loan payments are on hold for six more months. Here's what personal finance experts say borrowers should do with the extra money and time.
Higher taxes for the rich edge closer as Democrats pass $3.5 trillion budget outline
Democrats' budget plan is scant on detail, but would likely raise taxes on wages and reform capital-gains taxes for the wealthy, experts say.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 6.2% in 2022
New Consumer Price Index data has helped push the Social Security COLA estimate for next year to the highest it's been since 1983.
Rocket Lab and space factories start-up Varda sign deal for three spacecraft
Rocket Lab will provide Varda Space Industries three Photon spacecraft to support the start-up's first in-space manufacturing missions.
Cyberfraud shifts to gaming, travel and leisure, report finds
As digital fraud attempts rise, cybercriminals are targeting the gaming and travel and leisure industries, a report finds. Here's what consumers need to know.
Where the push to bring Supplemental Security Income benefits up to federal poverty level stands
Some Supplemental Security Income benefits have not been updated in years. Why there’s a push to include program reforms in the budget package on Capitol Hill.
Two-thirds of investors regret emotional, impulsive investing decisions. Here's how to not be one of them
Trying to block your emotions is futile, but you can take steps to avoid making impulsive investing decisions, said financial behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons.
Tech-savvy teens falling prey to online scams faster than their grandparents
The number of individuals under age 21 reporting that they've been victims of cyber-fraud has surged 156% over the last three years, a study shows.
Employers offer perks, from college tuition to retirement benefits, to attract workers
The post-pandemic labor shortage has made it difficult for businesses to hire workers. Some are getting creative with benefits and perks to attract employees.