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Fintech experts divided on form for U.S. central digital currency

Fintech experts divided on form for U.S. central digital currency

Roll Call | Peter Feltman | Oct 27, 2020 Financial technology experts agree that some form of digital payment system by the U.S. central bank is inevitable, although opinions diverge on the form it should take. Rapid progress on a central digital currency elsewhere could threaten U.S. hegemony over global finance, and the current payment system is


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How seniors and their money would fare under a Trump or Biden presidency

How seniors and their money would fare under a Trump or Biden presidency

Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have their eyes on one key demographic: seniors. How the election could affect their wallets.

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6 tips for starting a successful business from these female military veterans who did it

6 tips for starting a successful business from these female military veterans who did it

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, these women successfully launched their own companies. Here are their six best tips for starting a business.

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Banking barriers: How the Canadian financial sector excludes Black entrepreneurs, stifling innovation

Banking barriers: How the Canadian financial sector excludes Black entrepreneurs, stifling innovation

CBC | Falice Chin | Oct 31, 2020 As the owner of a beauty shop catering to Black hair, Nichola Lorimer is used to explaining her business to people who are unfamiliar with the products and services she offers. But when the 37-year-old Edmonton entrepreneur, who goes by NiLo, inquired about a commercial mortgage, she didn't expect the conversation would fixate on a


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Wall Street's top analysts say buy these stocks amid the market turbulence

Wall Street's top analysts say buy these stocks amid the market turbulence

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Pinterest and O'Reilly Automotive.

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OSC unveils charter for office to promote innovation and reduce regulatory burden

OSC unveils charter for office to promote innovation and reduce regulatory burden

Financial Post | Barbara Shecter | Oct 29, 2020 A charter unveiled Thursday by a newly created branch of the Ontario Securities Commission lays the groundwork for new forms of capital raising, more avenues for innovators and a reduced regulatory burden. The document guiding the OSC’s new Office of Economic Growth and Innovation branch is in


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Wondering what to do with your investments if Trump or Biden wins? Try nothing, experts say

Wondering what to do with your investments if Trump or Biden wins? Try nothing, experts say

Tuesday's election will have profound impacts on the world. But it's harder to tell how it will hit your 401(k) plan, so you're better off not doing much.

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Genetic testing can access your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Genetic testing can access your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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Activist tries to shore up support for CEO attempting to turn around troubled coal company

Activist tries to shore up support for CEO attempting to turn around troubled coal company

Contura is large scale provider of metallurgical ("met") and thermal coal.

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Here's how a Biden or Trump presidency would affect your personal finances

Here's how a Biden or Trump presidency would affect your personal finances

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have agendas that differ drastically in terms of how they would affect Americans' wallets.

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Genetic testing can assess your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Genetic testing can assess your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic

6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic

Many consumers will do most of their shopping with local retailers. Small businesses need a digital plan to stay close to customers amid coronavirus pandemic.

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'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild

'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild

Louisiana has been devastated by this season's hurricanes and residents feel overwhelmed as they try to restore their homes and businesses.

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'Stay invested' — Raymond James CEO says don't run from the market despite Covid fears

'Stay invested' — Raymond James CEO says don't run from the market despite Covid fears

"If you're uncertain, go ahead and make some adjustments, ... but don't run away from the markets long term," Raymond James CEO Paul Reilly told CNBC.

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From Voting To Social Media: What Does The Future Hold For Digital Identity On The Blockchain

From Voting To Social Media: What Does The Future Hold For Digital Identity On The Blockchain

Forbes | Lawrence Wintermeyer | Oct 30, 2020  The CEO’s of America’s tech giants Twitter and Facebook were grilled by the Senate on the Hill this week putting social media and free speech in the spotlight. At the forefront of this debate are the rules governing the immunity from liability social media companies have which


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