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Homeland Security corrects data error — international student enrollment rose, not declined

Homeland Security corrects data error — international student enrollment rose, not declined

The federal government underreported the number of international students in the U.S. last year by more than 200,000 people.

12 months ago
DPI Digital Finance Works.  Why Is Canada Still Waiting?

DPI Digital Finance Works. Why Is Canada Still Waiting?

Digital Finance Public Infrastructure Report | July 9, 2025 Most Countries Have Adopted Digital Public Infrastructure. Where Does Canada Stand? The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) just published a new report, "Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Financial Services" (69 page PDF) showing that 113 countries have adopted at least one DPI building block.


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12 months ago
BanPay Builds Global Pay Rails for Freelancers

BanPay Builds Global Pay Rails for Freelancers

Fintech in Canada | July 9, 2025 New Canadian fintech listing on FintechCanada.io:  BanPay BanPay is a new listing on NCFA's Fintech Canada directory, which spotlights Canadian fintech innovators to Canadian and global markets and helps build visibility for emerging Canadian fintech firms working on real-world problems. BanPay is a Vancouver-based fintech that is building


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12 months ago
Top 5 Popular Ontario-Themed Slots

Top 5 Popular Ontario-Themed Slots

July 9, 2025 Ontario is not just one of Canada’s most populated provinces; it’s also a hotbed for online gaming innovations. Some of Ontario’s most popular games are inspired by recognizable landmarks such as Niagara Falls or the Northern Lights. We’ll go over five of the most popular Ontario-inspired slot themes that combine entertainment with


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12 months ago
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' slashes CFPB funding: What it means for you

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' slashes CFPB funding: What it means for you

A tax and spending package Trump signed July 4 nearly halves the watchdog's annual funding. Resources may be stretched to police consumer financial laws.

12 months ago
Here’s what the endowment tax in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' may mean for your college tuition

Here’s what the endowment tax in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' may mean for your college tuition

President Donald Trump’s megabill raises the tax on some college endowments, which experts say could cause schools to hike tuition, cut financial aid or both.

12 months ago
BC Backs VR and Gaming Studios With Tax Credit Boost

BC Backs VR and Gaming Studios With Tax Credit Boost

BC Fintech Tax Credit | July 8, 2025 BC Government Increases Digital Media Tax Credit to 25% Permanently British Columbia is making perman Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) and raising the rate to 25%, effective September 1, 2025. The expanded credit applies to qualified salaries and wages for the development of video games, virtual


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12 months ago
Financials and Fundraising: Financial Reviews vs. Financial Audits

Financials and Fundraising: Financial Reviews vs. Financial Audits

When growing a startup, managing finances is important. Not just for day-to-day operations but also for securing funding, building investor confidence, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Especially when raising funding through equity crowdfunding, a startup may come across financial reviews and … Continue reading


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12 months ago
'Revenge savings' can boost your bottom line, experts say — here's how to get started

'Revenge savings' can boost your bottom line, experts say — here's how to get started

Saving more money is a perennial resolution, but emotions shouldn't drive that habit, financial experts say. Instead, be intentional. Here's how to get started.

12 months ago
Bridging Canada’s Advice Gap with Global Insights

Bridging Canada’s Advice Gap with Global Insights

Financial Advice | July 8, 2025 The UK is Enabling New Financial Advice Models. Should Canada Act Too? In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a new approach to tackle the issue of improving access to financial advice, so people can make informed investment decisions. The FCA is calling this a 'once


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12 months ago
Banks Are Slow. Fintech Lenders Move Faster. Here’s What That Means for Your Mortgage

Banks Are Slow. Fintech Lenders Move Faster. Here’s What That Means for Your Mortgage

July 8, 2025 There’s a moment, right after your mortgage renews at a higher rate, when the math stops making sense. Your payment jumps. Your paycheck doesn’t. The person at the bank tells you to “come in and review your options,” which usually means: sit down while we explain why nothing can be done. So


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12 months ago
Ripple Seeks US Bank Charter for Stablecoin Expansion

Ripple Seeks US Bank Charter for Stablecoin Expansion

Crypto Banking | July 7, 2025 Ripple Moves to Become a Federally Regulated Bank to Expand its Payments and Custody Business Ripple has officially applied for a national bank charter from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The company is also seeking a Federal Reserve master account to support direct access


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12 months ago
'Big beautiful bill' may help some seniors on Social Security. But it doesn't eliminate taxes on benefits

'Big beautiful bill' may help some seniors on Social Security. But it doesn't eliminate taxes on benefits

Now that President Donald Trump has signed the "big beautiful" bill into law, experts weigh in on the tax relief some seniors may expect to see.

12 months ago
Globalive Completes WealthONE Bank Acquisition

Globalive Completes WealthONE Bank Acquisition

M&A | July 7, 2025 Canada’s First Fintech-led Takeover of a Schedule I Bank Marks a Change in Ownership Policy The acquisition of WealthONE Bank of Canada by Globalive and its Canadian investment partners has officially closed, following federal government approval on June 18, 2025.  Establishing a precedent, it's the first time a non-bank, fintech-aligned


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12 months ago
Top Wall Street analysts are pounding the table on these 3 stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are pounding the table on these 3 stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks, including Dell Technologies and Amazon, favored by Wall Street's top pros.

1 year ago