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'Building up the middle class will be a defining goal,' Harris says — here's how she may make that happen

Vice President Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic nominee, is positioning herself as a champion for the middle class.

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CSA’s 2024 Investor Index. What Fintechs Need to Know

Investor Survey Report | Jul 31, 2024 Core Insights from the CSA's  2024 Investor Index The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published the 2024 CSA Investor Index (132 page PDF), which provides important insights on the attitudes and trends of Canadian investors via survey report. This article provides an overview of the major findings and


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[TMG Announcement] Tokyo Metropolitan Government now accepting applications from participating companies for Tokyo Financial Award 2024!

Jul 31, 2024 We are excited to announce that the applications for the “Tokyo Financial Award 2024” are now open. To apply, please visit our website and submit the application form. <About the Tokyo Financial Award> In Tokyo, with the aim of becoming "Asia's Innovation and Financial Hub for Realizing a Sustainable Society," efforts are


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The Federal Reserve sets the stage for a rate cut — here's what that means for your money

The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — but the first cut in four years is on deck.

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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square withdraws IPO as demand for offering waned

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA withdrew its plans for an IPO after demand fell below original expectations.

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Two Artists Sue SEC for NFT legal Showdown

NFTs | Jul 30, 2024 Two artists, Johnathan Mann and Brian Frye, are suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of NFTs as securities Who are the plaintiffs are why are they suing the SEC? The plaintiffs, Jonathan Mann and Brian L. Frye, are well-known names in the digital art and


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California DMV Digitizes 42M Car Titles on Avalanche Blockchain

Blockchain Innovation | Jul 31, 2024 California DMV Using Avalanche Blockchain to Reduce Car Title Fraud The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pioneering car title management by digitizing 42 million car titles using the Avalanche blockchain to improve security, reduce fraud, and streamline the title transfer process.  It's also aligned with Governor Gavin


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Bill Ackman seeking to raise $2 billion in Pershing Square fund IPO, lower than original expectations

The Pershing Square USA IPO will be in the form of a closed-end fund, and is expected to hold many of the same positions as Ackman's other vehicles.

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Tangible or Intangible: Choosing Crowdfunding Perks

When a startup chooses to raise funding through equity crowdfunding, they have the option to offer additional perks as a “thank you” for investing. Perks can come in various forms, whether a tangible perk offered by a main street business … Continue reading


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Here are 3 smart crypto tax moves to consider — whether prices go up or down

It's difficult to predict future cryptocurrency prices amid political and economic uncertainty — but you can still make smart tax moves, experts say.

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FCAC Embraces New Role in Canadian Consumer Banking

Open Banking | Jul 30, 2024 With the passing of Bill C-69, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) embraces its expanded role to oversee Canada’s consumer-driven banking framework As formally confirmed on June 28, 2024, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has embraced the task of supervising Canada's consumer-driven banking environment. The federal


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Here's what happens to your student loan debt when you die

"Federal student loans die with the borrower," one expert says. But with private student debt, not all servicers offer a death discharge option.

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Housing affordability is 'moving in the right direction,' economist says. Here's what to know

Some signs are pointing towards a rebalancing in the housing market that favors homebuyers, experts say. Here's what to pay attention to.

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Guide: PSP Registration with Bank of Canada (RPAA)

Payments Regulation | Jul 30, 2024 Do I Need to Register as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) with the Bank of Canada under the New Retail Payment Activities Act? The Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) requires Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in Canada to register with the Bank of Canada. This article goes over the basic


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Extreme heat is prompting higher home cooling costs. It is also putting some individuals at risk

Summer heat recently brought a new hottest day on record. Experts say adapting to new higher temperatures won't be easy.

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