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Funding | Jul 10, 2024 UK Announces Major Boost for National Wealth Fund On July 9, 2024, the UK government has announced intentions to invest £7.3 billion in funds to the National Wealth Fund for economic development and sustainability.  The goal is to unify major financial institutions under a single plan and stimulate private investment,

Changes have made it so medical debt carries less influence on credit reports. But experts say more can be done to improve health-care affordability.

Funding | Jul 10, 2024 Xero's Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024! The Xero Beautiful Business Fund initiative is designed to help small businesses flourish, offering over CA$630,000 in funding across various regions, including Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK, and the US. More than CA$630,000 in total funding

The startup ecosystem has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with the rise of AI unicorns helping to reshape the landscape of innovation and investment. These AI companies, valued at over $1 billion, have not only demonstrated growth but … Continue reading →

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Regulation | Jul 9, 2024 Q&A Insights from the Bank of England's New Strategy At the Future of Regulation (DiFoR) conference on July 5, James Benford, the Executive Director for Data & Analytics Transformation and Chief Data Officer at the FCA delivered a speech outlining the Bank of England's new data analytics strategy, goals, and

Inflation is slowing down, but prices are still high and likely to stay that way, putting some households under pressure.

Helping individuals and families with direct checks became more popular since Covid. As more states and cities pilot programs, some oppose the efforts.

Global Fintech Market Report | Jul 9, 2024 The 2024 Global Fintech Report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors provides a comprehensive view of the continuously evolving fintech landscape. The research provides key insights for fintech startups, investors, and financial institutions globally by highlighting important trends, growth projections, and noteworthy hurdles. Ten takeaways

A Roth conversion ladder is a multi-year strategy that can help save on future taxes and unlock retirement funds before age 59½. Here's what to know.

M&A | Release | Jul 8, 2024 DCPayments Completes Acquisition of Jasper's Operating Business Digital Commerce Payments (DCPayments) has completed its acquisition of Jasper Commerce Inc.'s (Jasper) Product Information Management (PIM) business. This transaction, which will take effect on June 30, 2024, aims to improve DCPayments' digital payment solutions while also expanding its market position.

If you've lost your wallet, experts recommend freezing your credit and bulking up security measures to protect your finances.

Regulation | Jul 8, 2024 New Regulations under PCMLTFA Announced with 30 Day Public Consultation Open New rules under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) have been pre-published by the Canadian government. The proposed revisions, which are accessible now in Part 1, Volume 158, Number 27 of the Canada Gazette,

A recent Supreme Court ruling and the uncertainty about President Joe Biden's reelection bid may have consequences for millions of student loan borrowers.

A ban on noncompete agreements by the Federal Trade Commission is in legal limbo. Here’s what employees should know now.

M&A | Investing Services | Jul 8, 2024 Robinhood Acquires AI Platform Pluto to Democratize Personalized Financial Advice for All Investors Robinhood recently announced the acquisition of Pluto Capital inc., an AI-driven investment advice platform, which has the potential to democratize finance by providing personalized investment strategies and real-time analytics to a broader audience. Pluto's