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You may need to work longer, ramp up investment risk to afford retirement, BlackRock CEO Fink says

You may need to work longer, ramp up investment risk to afford retirement, BlackRock CEO Fink says

"Unquestionably, as central banks keep rates low, or negative in Europe, the savers are getting slammed," BlackRock's Larry Fink told CNBC.

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Many 401(k) investors don't use target-date funds the right way

Many 401(k) investors don't use target-date funds the right way

A third of target-date fund investors save money in multiple 401(k) funds, according to Vanguard data. That may skew risk over time.

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Open Finance data adoption varies by country (but one thing is certain)

Open Finance data adoption varies by country (but one thing is certain)

McKinsey & Company | By Chandana Asif, Tunde Olanrewaju, Hiro Sayama, and Ahalya Vijayasrinivasan | Jul 11, 2021 If open finance continues to accelerate, it could reshape the global financial services ecosystem, change the very idea of banking, and increase pressure on incumbents. Banks hold a record of much of what we spend, save, and


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Goldman CEO David Solomon says China’s crackdown on tech companies will delay many U.S. listings

Goldman CEO David Solomon says China’s crackdown on tech companies will delay many U.S. listings

As head of the premier global Wall Street firm, Solomon will have to navigate the increasingly fraught relationship between China and its tech sector.

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Canadian securities regulators release interim progress report on the CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan

Canadian securities regulators release interim progress report on the CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan

CSA | Release | Jul 6, 2021 Montreal – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released its second interim report summarizing progress on initiatives published in its CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan, highlighting notable accomplishments outside of the current Business Plan, and outlining upcoming priority policy work for the next year. “Throughout the pandemic, the CSA maintained


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There's new leadership at the Social Security Administration. Here's why some retirement advocates applaud the move

There's new leadership at the Social Security Administration. Here's why some retirement advocates applaud the move

A leadership switch at the top of the Social Security Administration has some experts hoping that will be good news for beneficiaries.

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The IRS is sending out 4 million refunds this week to taxpayers who overpaid on their 2020 unemployment benefits

The IRS is sending out 4 million refunds this week to taxpayers who overpaid on their 2020 unemployment benefits

Up to $10,200 in unemployment benefits was excluded from 2020 taxable income for most taxpayers. Not everyone accounted for it on their return.

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Workers talk about quitting as part of the ‘Great Resignation.' Employers aren’t buying it

Workers talk about quitting as part of the ‘Great Resignation.' Employers aren’t buying it

A survey finds that employers don't expect a lot of workers to quit during the 'Great Resignation'. Here are their plans for the return to work.

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UBS [Submission deadline: Aug 6]:  Future of Finance Challenge 2021

UBS [Submission deadline: Aug 6]: Future of Finance Challenge 2021

UBS | Jacoline Loewe | Jul 13, 2021 Since 2015, the UBS Future of Finance Challenge has been open to start-ups and established, growing companies that change the way finance works and meets the client needs of the future. Take part in the 2021 competition and access benefits and prizes of over USD 400,000 worth


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What we know about how Covid-19 affected older workers and employment

What we know about how Covid-19 affected older workers and employment

The pandemic has not proven to be a crisis for older workers the way the Great Recession was. Still, there are challenges.

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'Black Swan' author Nassim Taleb says bitcoin is worth zero and fails as a currency and a hedge
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Just a sliver of assistance has reached renters, with eviction ban about to expire

Just a sliver of assistance has reached renters, with eviction ban about to expire

Around 176,000 renter households had received assistance by the end of May, according to government data. However, more than 11 million renters are behind.

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Bank of Canada appoints Carolyn Rogers as senior deputy governor

Bank of Canada appoints Carolyn Rogers as senior deputy governor

The Globe and Mail | Mark Rendell | Jul 12, 2021 The Bank of Canada has named Carolyn Rogers as senior deputy governor, putting a veteran financial regulator with experience tackling overheating housing markets in the No. 2 position at the central bank. Ms. Rogers will become Governor Tiff Macklem’s chief lieutenant, leading the bank’s


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Portfolio loans can be one way to make debt work in your favor. Here are the benefits and risks

Portfolio loans can be one way to make debt work in your favor. Here are the benefits and risks

Depending on how much risk you can take, a loan against your investments can be a way to avoid selling assets and paying taxes on that income.

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Inflation concerns have many retirees worried about running out of money

Inflation concerns have many retirees worried about running out of money

As inflation rises, many retirees worry about outliving their nest eggs. Advisors suggest these portfolio changes for retirees to preserve buying power.

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