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Bankruptcies in Canada Are Rising. Are Fintechs Listening?

Bankruptcies in Canada Are Rising. Are Fintechs Listening?

Small Business | Jan 29, 2024 Canadian businesses face an increasing trend in bankruptcies, signaling deep-rooted economic challenges and implications for the fintech industry. As widely covered including The Hub, the Canadian business landscape has been experiencing a worrying trend in the rise of bankruptcies, particularly among small and medium enterprises.  Companies are exiting faster


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Tax season kicks off. Here's how to get a faster refund and avoid 'self-inflicted mistakes,' expert says

Tax season kicks off. Here's how to get a faster refund and avoid 'self-inflicted mistakes,' expert says

Tax season has officially kicked off for individual filers. Here's how to avoid mistakes and get a faster tax refund, according to experts.

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KOHO’s Strategic Push Towards A Banking License

KOHO’s Strategic Push Towards A Banking License

Release | Jan 29, 2024 KOHO Financial Inc. has entered the second phase of acquiring a Canadian banking license, as detailed in their recent press release. KOHO Financial Inc., a prominent Canadian fintech company, is moving forward in its ambitious journey to become a fully licensed bank in Canada. This significant milestone comes after KOHO's


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Having too many options can paralyze investors. Here's how you can overcome 'choice overload'

Having too many options can paralyze investors. Here's how you can overcome 'choice overload'

Having too much choice can paralyze good investment decisions via "choice overload."

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Forget a soft landing, there may be ‘no landing,’ economist says. Here's what that would mean for you

Forget a soft landing, there may be ‘no landing,’ economist says. Here's what that would mean for you

The Fed is expected to announce no rate hike at the end of its two-day meeting. Now, the possibility of a 'no landing' scenario looks real, one economist says.

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Tax filing season is here. What you need to know about itemizing, refunds and paying your bill

Tax filing season is here. What you need to know about itemizing, refunds and paying your bill

Jan. 29 marks the start of tax filing season. This is the first day you or your preparer can submit your 2023 return to the IRS. What to know before you do.

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‘I don’t want to spend’: How a TikTok comedian’s call for ‘loud budgeting’ can help your wallet

‘I don’t want to spend’: How a TikTok comedian’s call for ‘loud budgeting’ can help your wallet

"Loud budgeting" emphasizes being vocal about wanting to save money. Here's how to use this TikTok trend to your advantage.

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Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It's 'payday lending on steroids,' one expert says

Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It's 'payday lending on steroids,' one expert says

"Earned wage access" programs have ballooned in popularity. But some experts and consumer advocates fear their fees can be like those of payday loans.

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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these 3 dividend stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these 3 dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including KeyCorp and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners

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In many ways, Gen Zers are better off than their parents were 30 years ago, but fewer are financially independent — here's why

In many ways, Gen Zers are better off than their parents were 30 years ago, but fewer are financially independent — here's why

Economic and social shifts have made things much different for today's young adults compared with when their parents were starting out, a new Pew report finds.

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How has Fintech Helped Revolutionise iGaming?

How has Fintech Helped Revolutionise iGaming?

Jan 27, 2024 The Financial Technology (FinTech) sector has played a major role in shaping the efficiency, security, and reliability of payments in the iGaming industry. It has also been instrumental in revolutionizing several other key areas. Let's dive straight in to learn more about how FinTech has played a major role in taking the


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Activist Rubric nominates two directors at Xperi. Here’s how the firm may help enhance shareholder value

Activist Rubric nominates two directors at Xperi. Here’s how the firm may help enhance shareholder value

There are opportunities for cost cutting at Xperi, and fresh blood on the board might be what it takes to build value.

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Apply by Jan 31: Hydro One’s Energizing Life Fund 2024

Apply by Jan 31: Hydro One’s Energizing Life Fund 2024

Community Fund | Jan 26, 2024 Energizing Life Community Fund: Empowering Ontario's Organizations - Apply Now!" Hydro One is once again championing community betterment through its Energizing Life Community Fund, inviting applications from Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities across Ontario. This initiative, now in its fourth year, underscores Hydro One's commitment to fostering the


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Balance Commits to Alberta, Relocates to Calgary

Balance Commits to Alberta, Relocates to Calgary

Release | Jan 26, 2024 Balance, a leading digital asset custodian, announces its relocation to Calgary, Alberta This strategic move underscores the growing appeal of Alberta's progressive regulatory framework for digital asset companies, contrasting with the more conservative approach in Ontario. The decision by Balance aligns with Alberta's efforts to position itself as a hub


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Fintech Fridays EP61:  Making Markets and Investing in Crypto with the Phoenix App

Fintech Fridays EP61: Making Markets and Investing in Crypto with the Phoenix App

About NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Jan 26, 2024 Jan 26, 2024: NCFA's Fintech Fridays podcast episode 61 Making Markets and Investing in Crypto with the Phoenix App About Featured Guest KAY KHEMANI, Co-Founder and Advisor, Phoenix App and Managing Director, Hatchworks (LinkedIn) Based in London, England, Kay Khemani is a seasoned professional in


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