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Canadian Fintechs: Apply to Tokyo Financial Award 2025

Innovation Award | June 16, 2025 Canadian Fintechs Invited to Apply for Tokyo Financial Award 2025 Applications are now open for the Tokyo Financial Award 2025, a global competition organized by EY Strategy and Consulting on behalf of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The award targets financial technology companies at the edge of financial services, and


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IRS: Avoid ‘falling behind’ by making second-quarter estimated tax payment by June 16

The second-quarter estimated tax deadline is June 16. Here’s how to avoid a penalty, according to the IRS.

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Senate Republican education plan may trigger 'avalanche of student loan defaults,' expert says

Senate Republicans' new higher education plan would trigger "an avalanche of student loan defaults," one expert says. Here's what to know about the proposal.

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Top Wall Street analysts suggest these dividend stocks for stable income

TipRanks' analyst ranking service reveals three dividend-paying stocks, including Verizon Communications and EOG Resources, highlighted by the Street's pros.

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This credit card behavior is an under-the-radar risk: 'Be very careful,' expert says

"Credit cycling" may lead credit card companies to cancel a user's card and forfeit their rewards, experts said.

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‘White collar’ jobs are down — but don’t blame AI yet, economists say

While white-collar job openings have been declining in recent years, experts say that artificial intelligence is not the culprit. At least, not yet.

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Who benefits from Republicans' 'big beautiful' bill depends largely on income. Children are no exception

As the Senate considers House Republicans' "big beautiful" bill, here's how families may take home more or less money depending on their incomes.

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Why summer Fridays — workers’ most desired perk — are increasingly rare

Employers have steadily phased out summer Fridays as work-from-home Fridays became more common.

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From Private to Public: Understanding the IPO Process

When one of your portfolio companies decides to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), it can be an exciting time for a private market investor. After a long holding period, potentially even since the ground floor, the prospect of an … Continue reading


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Are Finfluencers in Trouble or Just Getting Regulated?

Regulation | June 13, 2025 Regulators Take Action on Unlawful Finfluencers While Advocates Urge Clarity, Fairness and Access Canadian regulators joined a coordinated global crackdown last week targeting unlawful finfluencers, or social media personalities promoting investments without registration or oversight. While enforcement activity is increasingly in focus, global experts and finfluencer advocates are warning that


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Shopify, Coinbase, Stripe to Take USDC Payments Mainstream

Stablecoins | June 13, 2025 Shopify Rolls Out USDC Payments with Coinbase and Stripe for Borderless, Lower Cost, Digital Commerce On June 12, 2025, Shopify announced that USDC stablecoin payments will be made available to its global merchant base via a new partnership with Coinbase and Stripe.  So merchants can now accept USD Coin via


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Education Department wanted Treasury to help manage student loans

The Education Department planned for the Treasury Department to help manage the country's student loan portfolio, court documents show.

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Wealthsimple Aims at Banks With New Credit and Loan Tools

Fintech Product Launch | June 12, 2025 Fintech Wealthsimple Rivals Big Banks with 2% Cashback Credit Card Launch and Low Interest Line of Credit On June 11, 2025, Wealthsimple hosted their first 'Wealthsimple Presents:  The End of Banking?" public event in Toronto where they announced the launch of two new financial products that will compete


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Senate confirms Billy Long as next IRS Commissioner. What taxpayers might expect amid agency cutbacks

President Donald Trump's pick for IRS Commissioner, Billy Long, has been confirmed by the Senate. Here's what it could mean for the agency.

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What a Trump, Powell showdown means for your money

Tensions are escalating between the White House and the Federal Reserve, with consumers seemingly caught in the crossfire.

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