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A handful of stock and bond funds have above-average exposure to Russia. Some have taken big hits due to Western sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's economy.

McCarthy Tetrault | Ana Badour, Nancy J. Carroll ,Hartley Lefton, and Marc-Antoine Addoumie | Feb 10, 2022 On January 19, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (the “OECD”), an intergovernmental organization founded to stimulate economic progress and world trade, published “Why Decentralised Finance (Defi) Matters and the Policy Implications” (the “Report”), a report

BDC | Mallory McKewen | Mar 1, 2022 Debt financing has advantages for early-stage firms. But preparing a loan request is very different than pitching an equity investor. Here’s a typical path for many early-stage firms. The company is seeking funds to scale, grow or develop a new business line. The first instinct is often

Crypto Slate | Samuel Wan | Mar 1, 2022 Sanctions bite leading to the collapse of the ruble. Data suggests Russians are turning to Bitcoin to protect themselves from the fallout. Media outlet DeFiprime.com noted Bitcoin is trading for up to $20,000 above the market rate on Russian exchanges. DeFiprime.com jokingly called this the “matreshka

Worklife | Mar 2, 2022 “A DAO is an organization that can operate by itself, using code, without anyone in charge to make decisions,” said Travis Miller, a blockchain enthusiast who has worked on numerous cryptocurrency projects. “Imagine a corporation without a CEO.”  As a result, hiring, pay raises and other essential functions to an

Slate | Tim Marple | Mar 1, 2022 First, digital currencies have provided new ways for Russia to sidestep the world’s primary response to its attack: sanctions. Many commentators argue that the country has likely been developing such a strategy in the years since it invaded Crimea. Individuals and businesses targeted by sanctions can simply

NCFA Canada | March 2, 2022 Below is a growing list of ways you can help support Ukraine:       Links from the Globe and Mail:  Support a verified fundraising campaign for Ukraine If you see a crowdfunding campaign promising help to Ukraine, check it out carefully to see whether it’s legitimate. Look for

Miller Thomson LLP | Feb 21, 2022 An extensive package of draft legislative proposals was released for public comment by the Department of Finance on February 4, 2022 (the "Proposals") along with explanatory notes (the "Notes").  The Proposals include some, but not all, of the measures announced or carried over in the 2021 federal budget

Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.

Research shows the long-term damage done to a nest egg when new retirees sell their investments in a down market. Here are ways to avoid that risk.

Forbes | Jack Kelly | Feb 23, 2022 Companies concerned about the Great Resignation and trying to find, attract, recruit and retain talent should first do one thing: ask the candidate what they want. It sounds simple, but this doesn’t happen. The pandemic has made us think differently. While we want to be paid well,

For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances, as well?

Substack | Anthony Pompliano | Mar 1, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a flurry of financial sanctions from the United States and their allies over the last week. These actions include cutting Russian banks off from SWIFT, seizing the assets of various Russian oligarchs, outlawing US citizens and companies from transacting with

Health issues and remarriage might prompt you to update your will, but be aware of other life changes that require a review of your estate plan, say experts.

For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances as well?