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Careful of the Speed Trap:  Fintechs, are you “doing growth” wrong?

Careful of the Speed Trap: Fintechs, are you “doing growth” wrong?

Sifted | Georgie Smallwood | May 11, 2021 Fintechs are among the fastest-growing companies in the market today. Take Revolut: the digital bank saw its users jump by 100% last year from 6m to 12m — and has already hit 15m this year. Fintechs are also pretty damn good at churning out new features. Want


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Here's how these small businesses pivoted to survive during the pandemic

Here's how these small businesses pivoted to survive during the pandemic

When the Covid pandemic hit, small business owners across the country scrambled to survive. Here's how four businesses pivoted.

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How to Get Hired by a Large Company While in College

How to Get Hired by a Large Company While in College

Guest Post | May 19, 2021 Many students dream of getting a job in a large company. Ask anyone, Apple, Microsoft, or Amazon will be the first options people think of. There are quite a few companies that are every student's dream. But the problem is that very few people can start their careers so


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Regulators target “greenwashed” products susceptible to marketing hype

Regulators target “greenwashed” products susceptible to marketing hype

Investment Executive | James Langton | May 17, 2021 The ESG investing space has become increasingly susceptible to marketing hype Sustainable investing, like any other hot retail investment trend, is vulnerable to hype. Regulators now are stepping up their efforts to ensure investors are getting what they’re promised from environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.


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Students protest mandatory Covid vaccinations at colleges

Students protest mandatory Covid vaccinations at colleges

Hundreds of colleges have already said Covid vaccines will be mandatory for fall 2021, yet some students object to the mandates.

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Financial expert Sarat Sethi has this advice for the next generation of Asian-American and Pacific Islander leaders

Financial expert Sarat Sethi has this advice for the next generation of Asian-American and Pacific Islander leaders

When Sarat Sethi was coming up in the financial industry, there were not a lot of role models who were Asian. Here's what he learned along the way.

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Insurers join the pioneering Fintech Pledge

Insurers join the pioneering Fintech Pledge

Tech Nation| Apr 21, 2021 In celebration of UK Fintech Week, we are delighted to announce new signatories of the Fintech Pledge. The Fintech Pledge, supported by HM Treasury and the Fintech Delivery Panel, sets world-leading standards to accelerate the growth of the UK’s fintech sector by promoting valuable partnerships between financial institutions and tech


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Nobel-winning Psychologist: ‘Clearly AI is going to win. How people are going to adjust is a fascinating problem’

Nobel-winning Psychologist: ‘Clearly AI is going to win. How people are going to adjust is a fascinating problem’

The Guardian | Tim Adams | May 16, 2021 The Nobel-winning psychologist on applying his ideas to organisations, why we’re not equipped to grasp the spread of a virus, and the massive disruption that’s just round the corner Daniel Kahneman, 87, was awarded the Nobel prize in economics in 2002 for his work on the


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Veteran investor Mark Mobius likes India stocks despite the country's Covid crisis

Veteran investor Mark Mobius likes India stocks despite the country's Covid crisis

Mobius, who's founding partner of Mobius Capital Partners, said it's "quite amazing" that India's Covid crisis has not affected the stock market much.

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Alphabet was the most widely held stock for the largest ESG funds. Here’s what else they own

Alphabet was the most widely held stock for the largest ESG funds. Here’s what else they own

The 20 largest ESG funds like tech. Google's parent company was the most commonly held stock across a majority of them.

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The best value Chinese internet stocks may be some of this year's worst performers, Citi says

The best value Chinese internet stocks may be some of this year's worst performers, Citi says

These companies have enormous potential given the size of their markets and opportunities to build infrastructure in those regions, said Citi's David Bailin.

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Early loss of extra unemployment benefits leaves many families in a panic

Early loss of extra unemployment benefits leaves many families in a panic

Federal unemployment benefits will end earlier than expected in 20 states, leaving many worried about paying their bills or getting evicted.

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Bank of America says it will boost minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025

Bank of America says it will boost minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025

The second-biggest U.S. bank by assets has helped push compensation higher in recent years.

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Teens can now trade and save for free with Fidelity. What parents should keep in mind

Teens can now trade and save for free with Fidelity. What parents should keep in mind

The account comes with a debit card and allows teens to trade with no account fees or commissions. Parents are able to monitor activity.

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Cramer rips AT&T leadership over the handling of WarnerMedia and the planned dividend cut

Cramer rips AT&T leadership over the handling of WarnerMedia and the planned dividend cut

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he "expected better" from AT&T management for its approach to WarnerMedia and its dividend payout.

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