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There’s a growing demand for psychology in financial planning. How top firms use it in their practices

There's a growing emphasis on psychology in financial planning as advisors explore ways to strengthen client relationships. Here’s how top firms are doing it.

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Here are some smart financial moves for new parents

There are many financial moves new and expecting parents should make for a healthier household budget and to protect children down the road.

3 years ago

MintGreen to make North Vancouver world’s first city heated by bitcoin

Vancouver Tech Journal | William Johnson | Oct 14, 2021 Bitcoin mining company MintGreen to deliver innovative low-carbon mining waste solution to heat City of North Vancouver. As part of an effort to reduce its urban carbon footprint, the City of North Vancouver and Lonsdale Energy Corporation (LEC), its district energy utility, will be introducing


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Large lottery cash drawings were not enough to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates, study finds

Certain states offered Covid-19 lotteries with large cash drawings in an effort to increase their vaccination rates. But the incentives had little effect.

3 years ago

CFTC fines Tether US$41M for misleading claims about currency backing

Bloomberg | Jesse Westbrook | Oct 15, 2021 Tether will pay US$41 million to settle allegations it lied in claiming its digital tokens were fully backed by fiat currencies, putting a major compliance headache behind the world’s biggest issuer of stablecoins even as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. For years, Tether told customers and the broader cryptocurrency


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3 years ago

Covid-related scams have bilked Americans out of $586 million

Fraud linked to Covid-19 has cost Americans $586 million. However, scams seem to be on the decline.

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First American bitcoin ETF (ProShares Trust) looks set to debut Tuesday

MarketWatch | Mark DeCambre | Oct 18, 2021 ProShares looked set to offer the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking a major milestone in the crypto sector as digital assets gain greater mainstream adoption. The fund provider submitted an amended filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday for a bitcoin futures ETF that set


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3 years ago

Large cash lottery drawings were not enough to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates, study finds

Certain states offered Covid-19 lotteries with large cash drawings in an effort to increase their vaccination rates. But the incentives had little effect.

3 years ago

Canadian securities regulators seek comment on climate-related disclosure requirements

CSA | Release | Oct 18, 2021 Calgary and Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment proposed climate-related disclosure requirements. The proposed requirements address the need for more consistent and comparable information to help inform investment decisions. They also demonstrate the CSA’s commitment in favour of the growing international movement toward


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3 years ago

Foreign property tax implications associated with owning cryptocurrencies

Financial Post | Jamie Golombek | Oct 14, 2021 Where, exactly, is your cryptocurrency located? It's complicated If you hold foreign property whose total cost exceeds $100,000 at any point in a tax year, you’re required to file Form T1135. The form covers the obvious things, such as your Swiss bank account or Cayman offshore


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3 years ago

The Great Resignation may lead companies to offer employees financial wellness benefits

Financial wellness benefits can help those dealing with financial anxiety and can also benefit employers, including their recruitment efforts, experts say.

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NASA spacecraft launches toward Jupiter asteroids on an intricate path charted by Excel

NASA's latest exploration spacecraft launched over the weekend, beginning a 12-year journey to visit Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.

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First bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund starts trading Tuesday. What to know before adding it to your portfolio

The first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund will start trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. What to know before adding it to your portfolio.

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IMF Seminar (On-demand): Digital Money Revolution

IMF Annual Meetings (2021 Washington DC)| Oct 18, 2021 Overview of IMF Seminar 'Digital Money Revolution' Digital finance innovations—central bank digital currencies, private eMoney, stable coins, or cryptoassets—may bring changes in the way we lead our lives. This seminar reviews the implications of this transformation for the international monetary system. See:  The Impact of Fintech


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3 years ago

If you're joining a Medicare Advantage Plan for the first time, here's what you need to know

While Advantage Plans have continued growing in popularity among Medicare beneficiaries, it's important to know the pros and cons of such coverage.

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