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NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said Friday. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

Feb 13, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Capital Markets Figure Opens Secondary Sale Of Blockchain Common Stock On February 13 2026, Figure Technology Solutions’ started marketing secondary offering for up to 4,230,000 shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock. Figure also intends to repurchase up to $30 million of

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

One of the first challenges for a startup is acquiring customers. Once customers have been acquired, a new challenge emerges: retaining them. For investors, understanding how a startup manages customer retention is an important metric to consider. In this blog, … Continue reading →

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The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Youth Banking Acquisition | February 13, 2027 Youth Accounts Meet Creator Scale and A New Growth Playbook On February 9, 2026, MrBeast and Beast Industries announced the acquisition of Step, who currently serves 7 million users and has high profile listed investors including the likes of Stephen Curry, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

Feb 12, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Market Infrastructure Performance Testing And Provider Onboarding On February 11, 2026, Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, published a Q1 2026 Real Time Rail update. The update starts by locking in what the program completed in 2025: Moved into comprehensive testing Published

The Trump administration dismantled a key defense in the U.S. fight against climate change. Experts say that may have far-reaching impacts on people's finances.

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

February 12, 2026 In Canada, innovators have started noticing a new platform called 'ufa'. Due to its unique features and offerings, the platform is expected to revolutionize financing for startups and small businesses for the uncertain economy and the present time of the financing alternatives. It also shows the evolution of the kinds of financing