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More retirement plans will soon have annuity options amid what one money manager calls 'the silent crisis of financial insecurity'

Money managers are tackling the growing concern that people may outlive their retirement savings.

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Exploring the Potential Profits and Risks of Investing in iGaming Stocks in Canada

April 20, 2023 iGaming Stock Investment in Canada The iGaming industry in Canada has seen a surge in stock investment as more investors recognize its growth potential. Playing online casino games is not the only way to engage financially with this market. An alternative, slower burn, and more stable approach are to invest in iGaming


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Robo-advisor Betterment settles tax charges with SEC for $9 million

The SEC alleged failures related to Betterment's tax-loss harvesting service lost money for about 25,000 clients.

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How new grads can better their odds of landing a job even as employers cut back on college hires

Those armed with a newly minted diploma are entering a job market that suddenly looks a little less promising than it did a few months ago.

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OpEd: Draft U.S. Bill on Stablecoins Highlight Differences with CBDCs

Coindesk | George Kaloudis | Apr 17, 2023 A draft of a stablecoin bill that had been circulating among U.S. lawmakers since last fall was published over the weekend. At its center are stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDC), which have conveniently been set up as a hot button issue for the upcoming election


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Do’s & One Don’t for Your Transport Startup

April 19, 2023 The transportation industry is undergoing a growth phase. That's one reason so many entrepreneurs are choosing to try their hand at launching startups that deliver goods from one place to another for a fee. However, as is the case with all other niches and business segments, owners need to avoid common pitfalls


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How to avoid getting dropped from Medicaid as states narrow coverage

As a pandemic-era policy winds down, millions of people on Medicaid may lose their coverage  — even though they remain eligible. Here's how to avoid that.

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2023 Trends For Enterprise Companies To Prepare for a Recession

Guest Post | April 19, 2023 Based on the recent projections, global growth will slow down this year, going from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.9% in 2023. When facing periods of slow growth or recession, businesses must take steps to minimize the negative impact on their bottom line. Let's have a look at some practical


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OSFI and GRI report: AI in Finance Needs Safeguards, Explainability Key For Trust

OSFI | Release | Apr 17. 2023 The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Global Risk Institute (GRI) today jointly released a report on the ethical, legal, and financial implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on financial services institutions. OSFI and GRI formed the Financial Industry Forum on Artificial Intelligence (FIFAI) to


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BoE Speech: 4 Areas at the Intersection of Payment Innovation, Tokenization, and Money

Bank of England | Sir Jon Cunliffee speech | April 17, 2023 In his speech at Innovate Finance Global Summit (London), Jon Cunliffe looks at four areas where the tokenisation of money is now being explored.  Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, predicts that the trend towards electronic money will continue due to the


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Software firms across U.S. facing massive tax bills that threaten tech startup world survival

A change in law for R&D costs blindsided software startups, and income tax bills are so big it may push tech companies under if Congress doesn’t provide a fix.

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The federal government wastes at least $247 billion in taxpayer money each year. Here's how

Upwards of $247 billion in taxpayer money was wasted last year, according to estimates by the Government Accountability Office.

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OSFI Launches Stablecoin Consultation on International Recommendations

OSFI | Release | Apr 17, 2023 Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) launched initial consultations on international recommendations related to fiat-referenced crypto-asset arrangements and activities. The article discusses a consultation by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada, which aims to provide clarification on digital assets,


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College Decision Day is coming up: Here's what to know before choosing a school

Students have less than two weeks to figure out which college they will attend ahead of National College Decision Day on May 1.

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Gemini Commits to Canada and Files Pre-Registration Undertaking with the OSC

Gemini | Cynthia Del Pozo Garcia | Apr 12, 2023 Today, we are glad to show our continued commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian market. By providing a pre-registration undertaking to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we are taking a key step in our application to register as a restricted dealer with the OSC. Canada


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