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Renters face a competitive spring market: What to know about 3 kinds of properties you may see

If you're considering entering the rental market this year, you might come across different property types available for rent. Here's what to consider.

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CSA Backs New Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Policy | March 14, 2024 Canadian Regulators Advance Sustainability Disclosure Standards On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) endorsed the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board's (CSSB) consultation on the inaugural Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards 1 and 2 which integrates sustainability into the fabric of Canadian financial reporting setting a new benchmark for responsible investment


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Gold and silver: Why doomsday assets are now hot sale items

Retail giant Costco has added silver to its items after seeing gold bars quickly sell out. Doomsday preppers are fueling demand while fearing climate change.

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U.S. Court Orders Binance CZ to Surrender Canadian Passport

CZ | March 14, 2024 Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has been ordered by a U.S. district court to surrender his Canadian passport As reported in the WSJ, this move comes as part of revised bail conditions amidst ongoing legal challenges facing Zhao.  The court's decision was influenced by the Ministry of Justice's request,


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How doomsday preppers made gold and silver precious end-of-the-world assets

Retail giant Costco has added silver to its items after seeing gold bars quickly sell out. Doomsday preppers are fueling demand while fearing climate change.

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What kind of 'Barbie' are you? Here are the Barbieland jobs that most real-life women hold, according to government data

The Barbies in "Barbie" are Supreme Court justices, journalists, athletes and doctors. New government data shows how many women are employed in these jobs.

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Nearly half of young adults have 'money dysmorphia,' survey finds. Here are the symptoms

Money dysmorphia describes the distorted view of their finances that many Americans now experience.

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EU Lawmakers Approve Historic AI Regulation Act

Regulation | March 13, 2024 EU Parliament Enacts First Major AI Regulation Globally The European Parliament has approved the world's first comprehensive set of regulations to govern artificial intelligence (AI), setting a global standard for the ethical and safe development of AI technologies.  This pioneering legislation, known as the AI Act, categorizes AI systems based


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How GenAI Is Transforming Risk and Compliance in Banking

AI Banking Insights | March 13, 2024 Generative AI: Transforming Risk and Compliance in Banking As outlined by McKinsey, Generative AI (GENAI) is destined to completely transform risk management and compliance in the banking sector.  The technology will streamline operations and enhance the strategic capabilities of financial institutions by automating tasks, improving decision-making, and fostering


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Deflation: Here's where prices fell in February 2024 — in one chart

While inflation in February was still higher than the Federal Reserve's target, there are categories where consumers may see prices coming down.

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Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs could mean for your wallet

Former President Donald Trump has renewed his support for higher tariffs on the campaign trail. Here's how those taxes could affect Americans consumers.

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U.S. Expanding Access to Capital Act Boosts Startup Funding

Policy | March 13, 2024 New legislation in the U.S. opens doors for startup investment The House of Representatives has recently passed the Expanding Access to Capital Act, an important piece of legislation sponsored by Patrick McHenry, which aims to streamline and enhance the funding process for entrepreneurs and startups. The bill was approved with


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SEC Adopts New Climate Disclosure Rules, Excluding Scope 3

Regulation | March 13, 2024 SEC's New Climate Disclosure Rules Will Be A Game Changer for Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted new rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings (after receiving 24,000 comment letters).  This move is a response to the growing


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IRS free tax filing program launches in 12 pilot states. Here's what to know

The IRS on Tuesday fully launched Direct File, a free tax filing pilot program from the agency, for "simple tax situations." Here's what to know.

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Equal Pay Day highlights an up to $1.2 million salary shortfall for women of color

The gender pay gap costs Black women nearly $900,000 over a 40-year career. Latina women lose more than $1.2 million, according to a recent report.

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