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BoC Payments Consultation | Feb 21, 2024 Seeking Feedback: Bank of Canada Drafts Supervisory Guidelines for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) The Bank of Canada has recently announced a consultation phase for its draft supervisory guidelines under the Retail Payment Activities Act and its regulations. This legislative framework requires PSPs registered with the Bank of Canada

While homeownership is a path to build wealth, a mortgage payment and other housing-related expenses can cause financial strain.

The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it would forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for 150,000 borrowers enrolled its new repayment plan.

Release | Feb 21, 2024 Round13 Digital Asset Fund (DAF) Posts Over 40% Gains Despite Volatile Market TORONTO – February 20, 2024 – Round13 Digital Asset Fund (DAF), a native crypto fund in Canada with an innovative open-ended structure, announced yesterday gains exceeding 40% since its inception in April 2022, despite the turbulent market backdrop.

Innovation | Feb 20, 2024 Introducing 'SCORE' App: A New Approach to Dating and Financial Wellness In an innovative blend of finance and romance, Neon Money Club has unveiled 'SCORE,' a dating app designed for individuals with good to excellent credit scores.  The app requires users to have a healthy credit score for sign-up, connecting

Climate Disclosure | Feb 20, 2024 Embracing New Climate Disclosure Standards in Canada With the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) proposing the National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters (NI 51-107) and its Companion Policy 51-107CP, alongside the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) introducing the B-15 Climate Risk Management guidelines, the governance implications

The Biden administration has been working on a new student loan aid package ever since the Supreme Court blocked its first relief plan. Here's who may qualify.

While Black women in the U.S. are outpacing Black men as homebuyers, buying still isn't easy. Here are a few hurdles that affect homeownership for Black women.

Flood insurance policies generally exclude personal property in basements. Odds are low that furniture, electronics and other items would be covered.

Bank of Canada Report | Feb 20, 2024 Bank of Canada's Latest Staff Report on the Effects of a CBDC in Canada and Banking Choices On Feb 8, 2024, the Bank of Canada's staff released a research paper titled "Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Banking Choices' to dig deeper into the potential impact of

The IRS will continue to crack down on top earners who haven't paid taxes owed. Here's how the agency is targeting higher-income audits.

Survey | Feb 20, 2024 Insights into Banking Satisfaction, Financial Literacy, and Readiness for Open Banking A recent nationwide survey conducted by Abacus Data, encompassing 2,199 Canadians aged 18 and above, offers invaluable insights into the country's financial literacy, banking satisfaction, and the burgeoning interest in open banking. Below we break down and analyze each

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental and social issues, startups have a unique opportunity to lead the way in sustainable business practices. Merging purpose and profit is not just a trend; it could become a strategic imperative in modern … Continue reading →

Improving your credit score can be one way to save as inflation continues to prompt higher prices.

Feb 19, 2024 So, you've heard about the buzz and are considering buying Bitcoin. It's a world that might seem complex at first glance, with its own lingo and an ever-evolving landscape. But let's break it down into more digestible bits, shall we? You might still be wondering exactly what Bitcoin is. In essence, it's