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Tips for Fintechs Negotiating Service Contracts with Financial Institutions

Osler | Simon Hodgett, Christine Jackson | May 12, 2022 FIs pursue agreements with fintechs for a number of reasons, including accessing novel technology capabilities with a nimble development team, collaborating on new product offerings, and accessing potential new, under-tapped customer demographics.  In our practice, we frequently see a wide variety of agreements, including outsourcing


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Struggling to pay your bills in retirement? These resources can help

Many Americans retire without enough savings. These resources can help them make ends meet.

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Op-ed: The housing shortage will actually benefit homebuilder stocks. Here are some companies to watch

Rumors of the homebuilding industry's weaknesses have been greatly exaggerated. The current battered condition of these stocks is actually an opportunity.

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Still missing your tax refund? You'll soon receive 5% interest — but it’s taxable

If you're still waiting for a tax refund, you may receive 5% interest starting July 1, 2022, according to the IRS. Here's what else to know.

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China vs the US: The Lose-Lose Tech War

Project Syndicate | Kishore Mahbubani , Tony Chan | May 20, 2022 The increasingly bitter rivalry between the United States and China ultimately will leave both countries – and the world – worse off. While competition is unavoidable and even beneficial in some areas, comprehensive efforts to derail each other’s progress stand little chance of success,


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Why 2022 has been a dangerous time to retire — and what you can do about it

Stocks and bonds are down, and high inflation means retirees may need to draw more from their investments for income. But there are ways to manage these risks.

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Here's why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living

Cities' longstanding and dominant business advantages have waned in the pandemic but not disappeared amid wide adoption of remote work.

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Canada’s Tech Adoption is Declining Compared to OECD Peers

Centre for Future Work | Jim Stanford | May 24, 2022 There is little evidence that robots and other advanced technologies are displacing workers and causing technological unemployment in Canada. To the contrary, Canada’s adoption of new technology has surprisingly slowed down in recent years. That is the conclusion of a major new report on


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Galloway: Chrome has spread globally and controls 64% of the global browser market

Scott Galloway | May 24, 2022 By far, Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world     The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with


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Multiple Payment Methods – Why is it Fundamental to E-Commerce Success?

Guest Post | May 24, 2022 Introduction We know for a fact that digitalization has taken over the world. As a result, digital payment usage is booming like never before. These days, there are plenty of payment options available. Whether it be getting salaries, purchasing something, or ordering food, most of the population is interested


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Business Review Writing Assistance: Free or Paid

Guest Post | May 24, 2022 Getting a business review running might be exhausting enough. But there comes also a part when you need to write things down for your presentation, which is an additional challenge. To alleviate this task for you, we have compiled a list of the best online tools for writing business


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That vacation rental listing could be a scam. These are the warning signs to look out for

As summer heats up, you may be eager to book your next getaway. But before you commit to renting a property, be sure to double check it's not a scam.

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Borrowers are on edge as Biden decides how to act on student loan forgiveness

Millions of Americans who borrowed for their college education are eagerly waiting to hear President Joe Biden's announcement on student loan forgiveness.

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EBay Scores NFT business with an assist from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky

CNBC | Riley de León | May 23, 2022 EBay is getting into NFTs — with an assist from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The company announced Monday that it's launching 13 limited-edition digital collectibles in partnership with Web3 platform OneOf, each of which contains a 3-D animated rendering of Gretzky making one of his signature


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There's a 50% to 60% chance of a mild recession next year, former Fed vice chair says

Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve vice chair, thinks that it's likely the U.S. will fall into a recession next year.

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