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OSC announces leadership of new Office of Economic Growth and Innovation

OSC | Release | June 17, 2020 OSC’s Pat Chaukos to lead the Office; entrepreneur and financial industry veteran Doug Steiner joins the OSC in senior advisory role TORONTO - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the leadership of its newly-established Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (Office). A central part of the Ontario

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Rebank Podcast: How to Build a Profitable Digital Bank with Tinkoff

Rebank Podcast - Banking the Future| June 19, 2020 Oliver Hughes is the CEO of Tinkoff Group, one of the world’s most successful digital banking groups with over ten million customers. Tinkoff is publicly listed, which brings clarity to its operating model in a time when many noteworthy consumer digital banks are pursuing customer acquisition

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Here's how to trade Chinese stocks during rising tensions with the U.S. and a pandemic

There's still opportunities for investors in Chinese stocks, despite increased tensions over trade, the coronavirus and geopolitical issues.

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Shares of Virgin Galactic surge after announcement that it will train astronauts for NASA

Virgin Galactic signed an agreement with NASA that will allow the space tourism venture to train astronauts for trips to the International Space Station.

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You saved a lot of money during the shutdown. Here's one reason you may not feel like you're ahead

The wealth you can build through the stock market marks the difference between Warren Buffett and the average person who has good savings habits yet shies away from investing.

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Here are some red flags that could grab the attention of IRS

The IRS may be auditing fewer returns than it once did, yet there is still a risk of hearing from the taxman for variety of reasons.

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Here's how much you'll really need to buy your first home (Hint: It's more than you think)

You may be saving up for a down payment, but that's not the only cash you'll have to come up with before you get the keys to your new place.

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Will Americans get another round of stimulus payments? Your top questions answered

Will there be another round of stimulus payments and what should you do with the money? Here are the answers to your top questions about rescue checks.

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Here's why you haven't received your tax refund

Tax refunds can be a significant source of emergency cash, especially at a time when households' finances are pinched. A few unfortunate taxpayers have been waiting since this spring to get their money back.

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Bill Ackman's new blank-check company will be a $4 billion bet on a so-called 'Mature Unicorn'

Bill Ackman's new investment vehicle Pershing Square Tontine Holdings plans to offer 150 million shares at $20 apiece, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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Bill Ackman's new blank check company may be a $4 billion bet on a so-called 'Mature Unicorn'

Bill Ackman's new investment vehicle Pershing Square Tontine Holdings plans to offer 150 million shares at $20 apiece, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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Barstool's Dave Portnoy says he'll focus on sports betting when sports return

"I'm enjoying the stock stuff ... It's been fun ... but I'm a sports guy. I'm a sports better," Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said after jumping into day trading.

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U.S. banks are 'swimming in money' as deposits increase by $2 trillion amid the coronavirus

The wall of money flowing into banks has no precedent in history: in April alone, deposits grew by $865 billion, more than the previous record for an entire year.

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Insurer launches overseas and domestic road trip coverage for pandemic-era travelers

Seven Corners has launched two new trip policies tailored to the needs of pandemic-era travelers: A medical plan covering overseas medical expenses incurred due to Covid-19 infection, and a North American road trip insurance policy designed to appeal to drivers as interest in motor holidays rises.

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Expanding the definition of entrepreneur

McGill Alumni News | Tracey Lindeman | May 2020 Who gets to be called an entrepreneur? In 2020, we generally picture young men in hoodies staring intently into laptops. Or perhaps a slightly more diverse cast of people dressed in business casual, discussing the merits of spreadsheets in the cloud. We may even imagine a

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