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The Crisis Canada and Fintech Can’t Afford to Waste

The Crisis Canada and Fintech Can’t Afford to Waste

Innovation | March 5, 2025 Canada’s Fintech Paralysis is A Crisis of Political Will and Competition The impetus for this article is a recent interview by the Toronto Star with EQ Bank's CEO Andrew Moor.  While everyone is busy dealing with the impact and new realities of North American's tariff and trade war, the primary


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The U.S. is appointing an 'affordability czar' — here’s what that means for you

The U.S. is appointing an 'affordability czar' — here’s what that means for you

As the federal government vows to to tackle rising prices, there are key steps consumers can take to bring monthly costs down.

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Smarter API Integration with VoPay’s AI-Powered Assistant

Smarter API Integration with VoPay’s AI-Powered Assistant

Vopay | March 5, 2025 VoPay’s AI GPT Assistant is Transforming Fintech with Smarter, Faster, Fintech Integration On March 4, 2025, Vancouver-based embedded payment solutions leader, VoPay, has revealed its latest innovation, it's API GPT Assistant. It's an AI-powered tool designed to help developers integrate financial technology solutions quickly and efficiently. By using advanced language


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Millions of student borrowers are behind on loans — and may see their credit scores tank, VantageScore finds

Millions of student borrowers are behind on loans — and may see their credit scores tank, VantageScore finds

The 9 million federal student loan borrowers who are late on their bills may see their credit scores tank by as much as 129 points, a new report finds.

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Trade War Hits! Markets Roil, What Fintechs Need to Know

Trade War Hits! Markets Roil, What Fintechs Need to Know

Economy | March 4, 2025 Tariffs Trigger Trade War and Shake Markets > What It Means for Fintech and Finance Canada is on the front line of a global trade war unfolding, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.  On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on


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These 5 actions can help protect your personal and financial data

These 5 actions can help protect your personal and financial data

Protecting personal and financial information should be part of a strategy to ensure overall financial well-being, regardless of the political climate.

1 year ago
SEC Drops Yuga Labs Investigation and Kraken Case

SEC Drops Yuga Labs Investigation and Kraken Case

Regulation | March 4, 2025 More SEC Crypto Cases Dropped as Regulatory Rollback Continues As the SEC retreats from its regulate by enforcement approach from the prior administration, major SEC cases against the crypto world are dropping faster than a meme coin in a bear market.  In a previous NCFA article, we covered that the


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Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says

Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says

Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.

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Legal Nuances of Family Law Practice in Canada

Legal Nuances of Family Law Practice in Canada

March 4, 2025 Family law is one of the most sensitive and complex areas of jurisprudence, as it affects personal aspects of people’s lives, their children, and their property. In Canada, the legal regulation of family relations has unique characteristics defined by both federal and provincial laws. Each province has its own acts that detail


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Homebuyers are making bigger down payments. Coming up with that cash is still a struggle

Homebuyers are making bigger down payments. Coming up with that cash is still a struggle

While typical down payments have increased from a year ago, coming up with the necessary funds is still challenging for most Americans. What to consider.

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Resources for Canadian Resiliency and Competitiveness

Resources for Canadian Resiliency and Competitiveness

NCFA | March 4, 2025 Resources for Canadian SME Businesses to Improve Resiliency and Competitiveness In the face of economic uncertainty and the challenges posed by tariffs and trade tensions, Canadian businesses must adapt, innovate, and strengthen their resilience. The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) is committed to equipping entrepreneurs, small businesses, industry leaders


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College hopefuls have a new ultimate dream school — and it’s not Harvard

College hopefuls have a new ultimate dream school — and it’s not Harvard

After unseating Harvard, MIT is this year’s dream school, according to a new survey of college-bound students.

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Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations

Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.

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Trump’s $5 million 'gold card' visa opens a door for wealthy college applicants from overseas, experts say

Trump’s $5 million 'gold card' visa opens a door for wealthy college applicants from overseas, experts say

President Trump’s proposed $5 million "gold card" for U.S. residency could be particularly attractive for an elite cohort of international students.

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Treasury Department suspends enforcement of ownership information reporting for millions of businesses

Treasury Department suspends enforcement of ownership information reporting for millions of businesses

The Treasury Department has halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reporting for millions of businesses.

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