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A rent freeze could lower the value of Flagstar's multi-family housing loans, though the extent of the potential impact is unclear.

Roughly three-quarters of Americans believe coming off a parent's cell phone plan is one of the ultimate signs of adulting, according to a recent survey.

Banking | June 25, 2025 Andrew Moor’s Leadership Helped Shape Modern Banking in Canada The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Andrew Moor, President and CEO of Equitable Bank, (EQB) over the weekend of June 21–22, 2025 per the Financial post. Moor was a bold

The Republican budget bill proposes requiring adults on Medicaid work a certain number of hours in order to qualify for coverage.

Coinbase | June 25, 2025 Coinbase’s EU Licence Highlights How Unified Crypto Rules Unlock Market Access (while Canada faces pressure to modernize) Coinbase secures a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence in Luxembourg and unlocks access to all 27 EU member states under one regulatory framework. The licence allows Coinbase to provide regulated custody, trading,

Financing | June 24, 2025 Calgary’s Modular Solutions Closes Major Insurtech Seed Round from Strategic and Local Investors On June 19, 2025, Modular Solutions announced closure of a big seed round led by Tailwind Ventures, with Clear North Capital and an unnamed strategic partner. Although the total financing amount wasn't disclosed, PitchBook data cited in

In today’s competitive startup landscape, founders are constantly looking for ways to fuel growth without giving up too much equity. One often overlooked path to help scale is through government grants and incentives. While these funding sources are primarily designed … Continue reading →

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The survey found that only 24% of owners said they are using AI, including ChatGPT, Canva and Copilot in some capacity, compared to 76% who are not.

Canada-Africa | June 24, 2025 FinDev Canada Joins Global Partners to Finance MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria Canada’s development finance institution, FinDev Canada, has partnered with DEG (Germany), OeEB (Austria), and ILX (Netherlands) to provide a USD 100 million syndicated loan to Access Bank in Nigeria. This investment will directly support micro, small and

June 24, 2025 If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the world of online gambling, you already know how diverse and exciting the landscape can be, but if you’re a Canadian player, there’s a particular set of games that stand out, not just for their entertainment value but for how often they’re played. Whether you're

Middle-income households that buy luxury cars would be able to claim the full financial benefit of a $10,000 tax deduction on car loan interest.

These are the public and private colleges with the most generous financial aid packages in 2025, according to The Princeton Review.

The average 401(k) savings rate is at record-high levels, according to a Vanguard report. See how the current rate compares to the recommended benchmarks.

Crowdfunding Regulation | June 23, 2025 U.S. Lawmakers Advance Bill to Boost Regulation Crowdfunding Access As reported by Crowdfund Insider, on June 11, 2025 the U.S. House Financial Services Committee voted unanimously (51-0) to progress the ACCESS Act (H.R. 3645), a bipartisan bill seeking to modernize and expand Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). The legislation would

Digital Tax | June 23, 2025 Ottawa to Enforce 3% Digital Tax Despite U.S. and Industry Pushback As reported by CTV News, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne said on June 19, 2025 that Canada will not delay or pause the 3% Digital Service Tax (DST), even as U.S. lawmakers and Canadian