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Feb 10, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Alternative Finance and Capital Markets UK POP Rules Lift Fundraising Caps For Crowdfunded Equity On February 10 2026, UK POP rules go live, removing the old prospectus trigger that made large public raises expensive, slow, and out of reach for many private companies. What Changes In

Feb 17, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | AI and Developer Infrastructure Enterprise Grade Coding Agents Compete for Developer Control On Feb 5 2026, OpenAI launched GPT 5.3 Codex and on the same day competitor Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.6 both major updates that evolve AI assisted software development from helpful autocomplete towards longer

Parents with student debt may be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness in the coming months if they don't take certain steps soon.

February 16, 2026 The roof is the primary defence against natural forces. Strong winds are one such natural disaster that can pose a formidable threat to the roofing system. If you live in Canada, roof damage from strong winds is common. See:  The Role of Home Automation in Future-Proofing Systems Most roofs are designed to withstand

February 16, 2026 Here's something I've been thinking about lately: the way financial technology has completely shaken up online poker. It's pretty wild when you step back and look at it. I mean, just a few years ago, getting money in and out of poker sites was a nightmare. Now, it's smoother than ever, and

Feb 16, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Funding and Capital Markets US IPO Volatility Spills Into North American Listing Plans On February 12 2026, according to Reuters fintech brokerage and clearing firm Clear Street postponed its US IPO after downsizing its planned public offering. Earlier in February, Clear Street had marketed 23.8 million

Although employers have been allowed since 2024 to offer two new emergency savings options tied to 401(k)s, few have done so.

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.

Two factors contribute to older homeowners receiving less money at sale, according to new research: lack of upkeep and selling privately.

Feb 13, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Capital Markets Figure Opens Secondary Sale Of Blockchain Common Stock On February 13 2026, Figure Technology Solutions’ started marketing secondary offering for up to 4,230,000 shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock. Figure also intends to repurchase up to $30 million of

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will