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7 online networking tips for CEOs

MT | Orianna Rosa Royle | Aug 12, 2021 MT Asks: How do you find and maintain a network solely through a screen? Now that the government has lifted the order to work from home and the summer holidays draw to a close, many firms are eyeing up an office return in September.  But as


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Labor Department pumps $240 million into unemployment system to fight 'terrifying' fraud

The Labor Department is issuing grants to states to help beef up fraud measures, like identity verification and cybersecurity.

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Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist

BBC | Aug 10, 2021 Hackers have stolen some $600m (£433m) in what appears to be one the largest cryptocurrency heists ever. Blockchain site Poly Network said hackers had exploited a vulnerability in its system and taken thousands of digital tokens such as Ether. In a letter posted on Twitter, it urged the thieves to


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Upcoming Meeting: Retail Payments Advisory Committee

BoC | Aug 11, 2021 The Interim Retail Payments Advisory Committee (RPAC) is a forum set up by the Bank of Canada to gather industry expertise about the retail payment services landscape. The Bank is designing and getting ready to implement the Retail Payments Supervisory Framework. See:  Bank of Canada (Aug 13 Deadline): Retail Payment


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5 ways AI is doing good in the world right now

WEF | Sean Fleming | Jul 14, 2021 In the wake of the pandemic, a growing number of businesses are speeding up plans to adopt AI and automation, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2020. As humans and technology increasingly work together, here are five examples of the range of applications


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KPMG Report: Canada attracts record $4.8 billion in fintech investment in H1’21: how high can it go by year end?

KPMG | Aug 12, 2021 Total fintech investment in Canada skyrocketed to $4.8 billion in the first half of the year, already surpassing the previous annual record, set in 2017. Canada saw robust M&A deal value in H1’21, drive primarily by Nasdaq’s acquisition of cybersecurity firm Verafin for $2.7 billion, and a number of smaller


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Here's why lump-sum investing is a better option than dollar-cost averaging

If you're debating between investing a large sum immediately or at set intervals, be aware that one strategy tends to outperform the other.

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UK Government: Next step in plans to govern use of digital identities revealed

UK government | Aug 3, 2021 Plans reveal how data can be shared between organisations so they run smoother and users can access services more easily. The government yesterday published the second version of its digital identity trust framework which is part of plans to make it faster and easier for people to verify themselves using modern technology


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Bank of America says CBDCs could ‘Replace cash completely in the (distant) future’ in Research Note

Coindesk | James Rubin | Jul 11, 2021 The second largest U.S. bank said that the rise of CBDCs was "inevitable." Bank of America (BofA) called central bank digital currencies “a much more effective payment system than cash,” in a research paper published Wednesday. The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank, the second largest in the U.S. by


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Wharton: The Opportunities and Dangers of Decentralizing Finance

Wharton | Jun 10, 2021 Decentralized Finance — or DeFi — has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise as a disintermediated ecosystem that helps rather than harms, “now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers,” write Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor


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These are the 10 most expensive small towns in America

Home prices in the most expensive small towns may be more costly than properties in America’s biggest cities, a study finds.

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Vaccine passports gain traction as delta variant threatens travel rebound

The idea of vaccine passports is gaining traction in public opinion and private enterprise as the delta variant threatens the travel rebound, a survey finds.

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Cyber-fraud shifts to gaming, travel and leisure, report finds

As digital fraud attempts rise, cyber criminals are targeting the gaming and travel and leisure industries, a report finds. Here's what consumers need to know.

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What the federal debt ceiling means to your wallet

Here's a breakdown of what may happen if the Senate fails to suspend or increase the debt ceiling in September.

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Two-thirds of investors regret emotional, impulsive investing decisions. Here's how to not be one of them

Trying to block your emotions is futile, but you can take steps to avoid making impulsive investing decisions, said financial behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons.

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