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Small business owners are concerned about hiring this summer, as factors including inflation, child care and housing make for a difficult market.

The Federal Reserve’s pause in interest rate hikes will do little to help borrowers struggling with expensive credit card debt.

The U.S. Department of Education says student loan bills "will be due starting in October." Interest on their debt will begin accruing even sooner.

Finbold | Ana Nicenko | Jun 19, 2023 Mastercard's recent trademark filing indicates a continued and growing interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Mastercard's Continued Interest in Crypto: The payment processor plans to develop software that simplifies transactions involving cryptocurrencies and blockchain, aiming to streamline crypto transactions and foster seamless connectivity between Virtual Asset

Figuring out if your company might be next to announce layoffs isn't easy, but there are some clues to watch for, experts say.

Antler | Alan Poensgen | Jun 1, 2023 In the volatile landscape of startup funding, two dimensions that significantly influence early-stage fundraising are "Founder Pedigree" and "Traction." The pedigree of a founder becomes crucial when a startup is in its infancy and lacks traction. Investors lean on the founders' past accomplishments to predict their future

Better Dwelling | Jun 20, 2023 Canada's bank regulator, the Office of The Superintendent of Financial Institutions, has increased the Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB) to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets in response to rising delinquencies and overleveraged households, which may create opportunities for fintech lenders offering alternative finance solutions. Regulatory Measures and Credit Throttling: Canada’s bank

The IRS is weighing guidance for small businesses that wrongly claimed the employee retention tax credit. Here's what entrepreneurs need to know.

The Globel and Mail | James Bradshaw | Jun 20, 2023 The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) continues to face remediation orders over the bank's mortgage portfolio from Canada's banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Ongoing Regulatory Remediation: These orders have been in place for over a year, after

Decrypt | Pedro Solimano | Jun 19, 2023 The recent filing by BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, to launch a Bitcoin spot price exchange-traded fund (ETF) has reignited hopes for the first U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF. This news has fuelled investor sentiment and given GBTC a significant boost, bringing it close to its 2023

Investing in private companies has gained attention in recent years as more investors seek out opportunities beyond the public stock market. Private investments can offer unique advantages, but they also come with their own set of challenges. In this blog … Continue reading →

Economic freedom has been more elusive for Black people. Veteran portfolio manager Jim Casselberry is trying to do something about that.

A warming world means HVAC companies and climate technology developers may offer a multidecade opportunity for growth.

Payments Canada | Jun 13, 2023 Payments Canada has announced a further delay to the launch of the Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system, causing industry frustration and concerns. This marks the second delay of the RTR launch, which was initially promised in 2022 before being rescheduled to mid-2023. The current delay is attributed to "current

Cooley | Jun 15, 2023 Banking regulators release comprehensive guidance on managing risks and maximizing benefits in third-party partnerships, urging banks to adopt a risk-based approach tailored to the complexity and level of risk associated with each partnership. Risk-based approach to third-party partnerships It emphasizes that not all partnerships require the same level of oversight