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With a good credit score, 'doors will open,' expert says. But many face a roadblock to improvement

With a good credit score, 'doors will open,' expert says. But many face a roadblock to improvement

While more Americans are looking to improve their credit scores, a low credit limit often hinders cardholders from boosting their status.

2 years ago
Forget quiet luxury. 'We don't need half of these things,' celebrity stylist Allison Bornstein says

Forget quiet luxury. 'We don't need half of these things,' celebrity stylist Allison Bornstein says

Ahead of the holidays, personal stylist Allison Bornstein has a radical theory: "Just because you have the money doesn't mean you have to spend it," she says.

2 years ago
This key element of ESG investing could drive real change at companies and boost returns

This key element of ESG investing could drive real change at companies and boost returns

As environment and board diversity initiatives have gained broad acceptance, some are now trying to clarify the case for the middle pillar of ESG.

2 years ago
A diamond engagement ring is an ‘emotional purchase,’ analyst says. Here's what to know about lab-grown vs. natural gems

A diamond engagement ring is an ‘emotional purchase,’ analyst says. Here's what to know about lab-grown vs. natural gems

Lab-grown diamonds have had an increased demand because of their similarity to natural diamonds. Experts, however, warn that their value may decline rapidly.

2 years ago
WonderFi Buys Bitvo Further Consolidating Crypto Markets

WonderFi Buys Bitvo Further Consolidating Crypto Markets

Crypto M&A | Nov 17, 2023 WonderFi Technologies Inc., through its subsidiary Bitbuy Technologies Inc., acquires all client accounts of Bitvo Inc., and the Bitvo.com domain Bitbuy has successfully purchased over 17,000 registered client accounts from Bitvo, a Calgary-based crypto-trading platform. These accounts have collectively generated over $235 million in trading volume and over $1.5


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2 years ago
Goldman Sachs Funds Blockchain Payments Firm

Goldman Sachs Funds Blockchain Payments Firm

Funding | Nov 17, 2023 Fnality raises £77.7M led by Goldman Sachs for a blockchain payment network, set to transform global financial transactions Fnality, a blockchain-based wholesale payments firm, has successfully raised £77.7 million ($95.09 million) in its second round of funding. This round was led by Goldman Sachs alongside other prominent financial firms like


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2 years ago
Decoding Disruptive Industries: Key Considerations for Investing

Decoding Disruptive Industries: Key Considerations for Investing

In a world where change is the only constant, industries are continually evolving, reshaping, and redefining themselves. The term “disruptive industries” has gained prominence in recent years, as these are the sectors that often lead the charge in transforming the … Continue reading

2 years ago
Canada’s New Retail Payment Regulations:  Registration and Compliance

Canada’s New Retail Payment Regulations: Registration and Compliance

Payment Regulations | Nov 16, 2023 The Retail Payment Activities Regulations (Regulations) are set to be published on November 22, 2023.  BLG (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) recently provided an insightful summary of the upcoming changes in Canada's payment industry titled "Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Framework to take off in November 2024".  Here are the key


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2 years ago
You may be at risk for fraud this holiday season, particularly if you shop at the last minute. Here's why

You may be at risk for fraud this holiday season, particularly if you shop at the last minute. Here's why

AI and gift card scams should also be on shoppers' radar this season, experts say.

2 years ago
Jim Chanos, the short seller who called Enron's fall, is converting hedge fund to a family office

Jim Chanos, the short seller who called Enron's fall, is converting hedge fund to a family office

The veteran investor, known for his bets against Tesla and Enron, will convert his hedge fund to a family office and advisory business, CNBC has learned.

2 years ago
Tipping once rewarded good service. Now it determines how consumers are treated

Tipping once rewarded good service. Now it determines how consumers are treated

With more opportunities to tip and predetermined point-of-sale options for each transaction, gratuity has become less about rewarding good service.

2 years ago
More part-time workers to get access to employer retirement plans next year

More part-time workers to get access to employer retirement plans next year

Changes in the federal law, coupled with a strong labor market and state mandates are opening up employer-sponsored retirement plans to part-time workers.

2 years ago
You could owe 0% capital gains tax for cryptocurrency in 2023. Here's what crypto investors need to know

You could owe 0% capital gains tax for cryptocurrency in 2023. Here's what crypto investors need to know

If you're in the 0% capital gains bracket for 2023, you could harvest crypto profits tax-free, according to experts. Here's what crypto investors need to know.

2 years ago
JPMorgan’s New Programmable Payments in Blockchain

JPMorgan’s New Programmable Payments in Blockchain

Blockchain Payments | Nov 17, 2023 JPMorgan Chase introduces programmable payments to JPM Coin digital payment infrastructure, its blockchain-based settlement token JPM Coin launched in 2019 and was designed to facilitate wholesale payments for institutional clients on a blockchain platform. As of last month, it reached a milestone of handling $1 billion in transactions daily.


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2 years ago
Watch for this 'phantom tax' before taking Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies, advisor says

Watch for this 'phantom tax' before taking Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies, advisor says

Many Americans qualify for Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, but it's critical to run tax projections before accepting lower premiums.

2 years ago