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The Business Purpose Project | Phil Preston | May 18, 2023 If you've ever wondered "what's the commercial value of business purpose clarity?" then the PwC Australia case study playing out right now is one for the ages. [PwC Australia] is accused - as advisers to government under non-disclosure agreements - of using confidential information for commercial gain, tipping off

Wedding guests are now spending more than $600, on average, on travel and accommodations, gifts and special-occasion attire and preparation, a new report finds.

Cointelegraph  | Anna Paula Pereira | May 20, 2023 According to Pye, fund managers and institutional investors running diversified portfolio assets seek alternative investment strategies amid a global inflationary environment and macroeconomic challenges. In the current subdued climate surrounding Bitcoin, institutional investors and fund managers are starting to regard cryptocurrency as a viable investment channel,

Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and CNBC FA Council member, shares his experience with 529 college savings plans as a financial advisor and a dad.

Wired | Brenda Stolyar | May 18, 2023 The concept of working from home has been utterly redefined in the past few years. Spacetop, an AR laptop designed by Sightful, promises to redefine the concept of mobile workspace. The device, which includes AR glasses and a keyboard, presents a virtual multi-monitor environment, simulating a 100-inch

Fortune Crypto | Justin Doom | May 18, 2023 Adoption and Integration of Crypto in Fintech:  PwC has been pivoting towards this emerging fintech trend, developing blockchain solutions to enhance efficiency, such as an expense management system eliminating the need for traditional reporting. John Oliver, Partner and U.S. Fintech Trust Services Co-leader at PwC: I wear

College graduates may be heading out into the world, but it could be years before they are able to pay their own way.

Private equity investments have gained significant popularity among investors seeking opportunities outside of the public market and portfolio diversification. However, maximizing opportunities in this asset class requires careful analysis, due diligence, and strategic decision-making. In this blog post, we will … Continue reading →

CBC News | Pete Evans | May 18, 2023 In a landmark agreement, Visa and MasterCard have consented to lower their interchange fees in Canada to below 1%. Interchange fees are paid by the merchant, but many have started to pass them on to consumers directly.  These fees, previously a point of contention for merchants,

Herbert Smith Freehills | May 18, 2023 MiCA is likely to enter into force in July 2023 following publication in the Official Journal, with some provisions applying a year later and the rest from January 2025. Timing: If, as is widely expected, MiCA enters into force in July 2023: Provisions relating to asset reference tokens

The IRS is providing a sizable increase for the 2024 health savings account contribution limits. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Negative headlines have some Americans fearing the worst for the economy. But there are still ways to improve your financial outlook now, one advisor says.

May 19, 2023 Deep in a forest of Stanley Park in Vancouver, on the west coast of Canada, five British couples are lost. Straining under the weight of their heavy rucksacks, they have one goal – to reach the Lighthouse on Cape Spear, 16,000 km away on the other side of the country. Meet Race

Younger investors tell pollsters they plan to invest more, but research shows they're actually tapping investments and savings to pay for everyday expenses.

Entrepreneur | Emily Rella | May 16, 2023 Maybe the Metaverse isn't dead after all. Apple's Potential Entry into the Metaverse: Despite being a technological titan, Apple has remained surprisingly absent from the metaverse and mixed reality space - areas where fellow tech giants like Meta have already made significant strides. However, the discovery of