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Biden administration to extend payment pause on student loans until after June or when legal challenges resolve

The Biden administration announced that it will extend the payment pause on federal student loans while its forgiveness plan remains blocked in the courts.

2 years ago

Funding Rounds for Startups: What You Need to Know

Startups go through a series of funding rounds to secure the funding they need to get their business off the ground. These rounds can take months or even years to complete, depending on the nature of the startup. Some startups … Continue reading

2 years ago

'We’re alive and kicking': CEO of banking app Dave wants to dispel doubts after this year's 97% stock plunge

Few companies embody fintech's rise and fall as much as Dave, one of a new breed of digital banking providers taking on the likes of JPMorgan Chase.

2 years ago

‘This is such an obvious opportunity’: New Goodwill store goes live online with a Picasso print, designer handbags and other treasures

With the resale business booming, Goodwill launched GoodwillFinds.com to meet the needs of shoppers increasingly interested in unique finds.

2 years ago

EmFi Fueled by Cloud-based Infrastructure | KPMG Fintech Pulse H1 2022

KPMG | Scott Huie and Craig Thomason | Nov 21, 2022 As digital technologies advance to meet increasingly sophisticated customer expectations, Embedded Finance (EmFi) makes banking capabilities from payments to offers for credit available through more access points. Retailers, platforms and B2B Corporates can embed financial services in a much wider range of consumer and


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2 years ago

Why charitable individual retirement account transfers should be the 'first source of giving' for certain retirees

Retired and giving to charity this holiday season? Experts suggest qualified charitable distributions from an individual retirement account to trim your taxes.

2 years ago

Why protections for crypto investors are linked to orange groves

Cryptocurrency doesn't seem to have the same protections as stocks and other securities. The reason why goes back to a 1946 Supreme Court case about oranges.

2 years ago

What borrowers need to know while student loan forgiveness is in limbo

The White House believes its student loan forgiveness plan will prevail in the courts, but for now, the financial future of millions of Americans is uncertain.

2 years ago

How AI Has Revolutionized The Canadian Banking Industry

Guest Post | Nov 21, 2022 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques have been taking over the app industry for some time now, with app development companies in Toronto recommending them as default during app building. Banking is one of the oldest institutions, so taking some of the older processes and having them


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2 years ago

For retirement-system changes proposed in Congress via 'Secure 2.0,' December is do-or-die time

Supporters of so-called Secure 2.0 are hoping that a final version can be attached to another must-pass bill before this session of Congress adjourns.

2 years ago

Grayscale Won’t Share Proof of Reserves | Bitvo Escapes FTX

The Block | Stephanie Murray | Nov 20, 2022 Crypto investment firm Grayscale won't show proof of reserves after bitcoin and ether products fall to new all-time lows. The firm acknowledged its decision to keep its reserve information private would be a “disappointment” to some investors. Crypto firms are being pressed to show more information


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2 years ago

As Valuations Plunge, Fintechs Become Acquisition Targets for U.S. Banks

Reuters | Saeed Azhar and David French | Nov 18, 2022 Financial technology companies are increasingly becoming acquisition targets for traditional U.S. banks as rising interest rates and falling valuations crimp their expansion. The valuations of listed financial technology firms have plunged 70% in 2022, analysts at Jefferies Group said in a note last week.


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2 years ago

Grayscale Won’t Share Proof of Reserves | Bitvo Escapes FTX | (Some) DeFi Platforms Benefit from CEX Exodus

The Block | Stephanie Murray | Nov 20, 2022 Crypto investment firm Grayscale won't show proof of reserves after bitcoin and ether products fall to new all-time lows. The firm acknowledged its decision to keep its reserve information private would be a “disappointment” to some investors. Crypto firms are being pressed to show more information


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2 years ago

Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks amid the macro uncertainty

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including VMware and GlobalFoundries

2 years ago

'There is no such thing as a free lunch.' 4 lessons for crypto investors from the FTX collapse

There are key lessons for digital currency investors after the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, financial experts say.

2 years ago