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Velix Raises $2M To Fix Logistics Finance Bottlenecks

Canadian Fintech Funding | February 3, 2026 Montreal Startup Targets Financial Workflows Behind Freight Growth On February 3, 2026, Montreal-based startup Velix announces a $2M pre-seed funding round led by Luge Capital with participation from Stand Up Ventures and Accelia Capital to modernize how logistics companies handle billing, reconciliation, and financial disputes as trade volumes


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What Medicaid, SNAP work requirements in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' mean for older workers

The new "big beautiful" law aims to make it so millions of Americans pay less taxes. Yet many older Americans may see stricter Medicaid, SNAP requirements.

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UK Private Banks Commit £11 Billion To SME Export Lending

Exporting | Feb 2, 2026 Private Bank Export Lending Shows A Market Structure Lesson For Canada On January 26 2026, the UK government announced that five major UK banks are committing £11 billion in small to medium sized business (SME) export lending entirely from their own balance sheets after meeting with HM Treasury and UK


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👉 Founder Readiness Track Builds Early Investor Access

Feb 2, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Funding and Ecosystem VEF Opens Women Founder Pitch Pathway Ahead Of Web Summit On February 2 2026, applications open for the Road to Web Summit Women (R2WSV) in Tech and Impact Tech Pitch Showcase, a Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) pathway built to prepare women identifying founders


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Trump accounts could grow to $50,000 or 'very substantially more,' president says. Advisors weigh in

Trump officials have estimated how much Trump accounts can grow over time. But actual returns may vary, according to financial advisors.

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Housing affordability isn't just hurting buyers: More homeowners are falling behind on their mortgages

While the overall share of delinquencies among all mortgages remains small, the growth is occurring faster than late payments for other types of consumer loans.

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What Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair may mean for consumers

Trump's choice for Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for almost all consumer borrowing costs and savings rates.

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Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for stable income

Investors seeking consistent income against a volatile backdrop can add attractive dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios.

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Activist Dan Loeb dusts off his poison pen as he seeks a board refresh at CoStar Group

Investors are seeing shades of yesteryear's Dan Loeb in a letter he recently wrote to the CoStar board.

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Flying without a Real ID? You may owe $45 — or more — starting Feb. 1

The Transportation Security Administration is imposing a fee for travelers who try to fly without a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification.

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CVCA And TCS Release The 50 Guide For 2026

Jan 27, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Capital and Funding CVCA And Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service Publish The 50 For 2026 On January 27 2026, CVCA and the Government of Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service released the 2026 edition of The 50, an annual guide that presents Canada’s venture capital market to international investors,


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Y Combinator Removes Canada From Standard Deal Terms

Jan 30, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Funding and Ecosystem Jurisdiction Becomes A Gatekeeper For Accelerator Funding On January 26 2026, Y Combinator updated its standard deal terms to limit eligible investment jurisdictions to the United States, Cayman Islands, and Singapore. Canada no longer appears as a jurisdiction where YC will invest directly


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Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, on average, White House says. How much you can expect

Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, the White House said this week. But the average depends on your situation, experts say.

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NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Jan 24-30, 2026

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 24 to Jan 30, 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


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As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds

Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

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