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The Federal Reserve raised rates aggressively to tame high inflation, supporting the U.S. dollar. Cutting rates may weaken it versus foreign currencies.

President Joe Biden could forgive the debt of millions of student loan borrowers weeks before voters decide between him and former president Donald Trump.

Launch Release | Jul 10, 2024 Fig Financial introduces a fully digital personal loan platform in Canada, with 10 second rapid approvals With the launch of its services, Fig Financial—Canada's first fully digital personal loan provider—is changing the personal lending market with approachable online solutions. More than 9,000 Canadians have benefited from the company's over

Today, 46% of Gen Zers rely on financial assistance from their family to get by, according to a new report from Bank of America.

Jul 10, 2024 When it comes to industries that operate wholly online, such as online casinos or eCommerce platforms, there are certain ways of marketing that prove to be more effective than others. And some don’t fare as well. Take, for example, digital marketing, which is one of the most effective ways and, if done

Funding | Jul 10, 2024 UK Announces Major Boost for National Wealth Fund On July 9, 2024, the UK government has announced intentions to invest £7.3 billion in funds to the National Wealth Fund for economic development and sustainability.  The goal is to unify major financial institutions under a single plan and stimulate private investment,

U.S. presidential elections historically haven't moved the stock market. Financial experts don't expect this year to be any different.

Funding | Jul 10, 2024 UK Announces Major Boost for National Wealth Fund On July 9, 2024, the UK government has announced intentions to invest £7.3 billion in funds to the National Wealth Fund for economic development and sustainability.  The goal is to unify major financial institutions under a single plan and stimulate private investment,

Changes have made it so medical debt carries less influence on credit reports. But experts say more can be done to improve health-care affordability.

Funding | Jul 10, 2024 Xero's Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024! The Xero Beautiful Business Fund initiative is designed to help small businesses flourish, offering over CA$630,000 in funding across various regions, including Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK, and the US. More than CA$630,000 in total funding

The startup ecosystem has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with the rise of AI unicorns helping to reshape the landscape of innovation and investment. These AI companies, valued at over $1 billion, have not only demonstrated growth but … Continue reading →

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Regulation | Jul 9, 2024 Q&A Insights from the Bank of England's New Strategy At the Future of Regulation (DiFoR) conference on July 5, James Benford, the Executive Director for Data & Analytics Transformation and Chief Data Officer at the FCA delivered a speech outlining the Bank of England's new data analytics strategy, goals, and

Inflation is slowing down, but prices are still high and likely to stay that way, putting some households under pressure.

Helping individuals and families with direct checks became more popular since Covid. As more states and cities pilot programs, some oppose the efforts.

Global Fintech Market Report | Jul 9, 2024 The 2024 Global Fintech Report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors provides a comprehensive view of the continuously evolving fintech landscape. The research provides key insights for fintech startups, investors, and financial institutions globally by highlighting important trends, growth projections, and noteworthy hurdles. Ten takeaways