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Subsequent Funding Rounds: Follow On Investments

Follow on investments, or making additional investments in subsequent funding rounds, is most commonly associated with institutional investments from venture capital or private equity firms. However, the same concept can be relevant to individual investors, deciding whether or not to … Continue reading


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OSFI Approval Clears Questrade to Open Questbank in Canada

Banking Regulation | Nov 4, 2025 Questrade Wins Federal Approval to Launch Questbank, Opening New Competition in Canada’s Banking Market On November 3, 2025, Questrade officially entered the banking sector. The company received federal approval from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to open Questbank, one of the few new Schedule I banks


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Donations to hunger relief organizations surge amid SNAP crisis: Here's how to give wisely

Amid critical funding shortages for SNAP benefits, donors have stepped in to support the nonprofits addressing food insecurity.

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With fewer safety nets, 'robbed' Gen X is facing a retirement crisis, top advisor says

Gen Xers are the least financially prepared generation for retirement by nearly every measure, according to a recent report.

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States sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over its new rule limiting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Many mutual fund strategies are launching as ETFs: What it means for investors

Asset managers are seeking to capitalize on the popularity of exchange-traded funds. Experts say it's to the benefit of many retail investors.

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Loon Raises $3M and Acquires CADC Stablecoin

Stablecoins | Nov 3, 2025 Canada’s Stablecoin Activity Increases as Loon Builds Regulated Digital Dollar Ahead of the Federal Budget On October 27, 2025, Loon announced a CAD $3 million pre-seed round and the acquisition of the CADC stablecoin, led by Version One Ventures with participation from Garage Capital and Canadian angels. The company acquired


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Nearly two dozen states sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over its new rule limiting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Warren Buffett may have cut Berkshire's stake in Apple again in the third quarter

In its latest quarterly report, Berkshire said the cost basis of its consumer products equity holdings fell by roughly $1.2 billion from the prior quarter.

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CSI Community Bond Nears $6M to Strengthen Ownership

Social Finance | Nov 3, 2025 Citizen Investors Back CSI’s Community Bond to Strengthen Its Community-owned Infrastructure and Mission The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) confirmed in its August 2025 update that its 2025 Community Bond campaign, targeting $6 million in total investment, was nearly full following strong participation since launch in May. The funds


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Standard Chartered CEO Backs Tokenized Finance in Hong Kong

Tokenization | Nov 3, 2025 Standard Chartered CEO Backs Tokenized Finance In Hong Kong On November 3, 2025, speaking at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 (Nov 3-7), Standard Chartered Group CEO Bill Winters told attendees that the bank is working with regulators and infrastructure providers across Asia to make tokenized settlements operational. “Our belief, which


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Perplexity and Getty Multi-year Images Licensing Deal

AI Licensing | Nov 3, 2025 Perplexity and Getty Images Partner to Bring Licensed Visuals Into AI Search On October 31 2025, Getty Images and Perplexity announced a global multi-year agreement that gives Perplexity permission to display Getty’s creative and editorial photos within its AI search tools. The partnership uses Getty’s API to bring licensed


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How to navigate open enrollment as health insurance premiums increase

Open enrollment has begun for many health insurance plans. As costs are rising, here are some strategies to navigate the options.

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These inherited IRA mistakes could reduce your windfall, advisors say. How to avoid them

The rules for inherited IRAs can be complicated, and mistakes are costly. Here some of the biggest missteps and how to avoid them.

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Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced total returns

TipRanks' ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Valero Energy and Albertsons Companies.

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