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New SEC task force will scrutinize ESG and climate disclosures and marketing

New SEC task force will scrutinize ESG and climate disclosures and marketing

Compliance Week | Aaron Nicodemus | March 5, 2021 OK, OK, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We get the message. Climate and ESG-related disclosures will be under increased scrutiny in 2021. Even before the nomination of Gary Gensler, President Joe Biden’s nomination to lead the SEC, is confirmed, the agency has made this new mantra


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Most Americans who expect a tax refund say it's important to their financial well-being

Most Americans who expect a tax refund say it's important to their financial well-being

It's been a tough financial year for many people. Now, they are counting on tax refunds to help change that, according to a new survey.

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Americans paid off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020

Americans paid off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020

Because of the coronavirus crisis, consumers are paying down debt and saving more than they have in decades.

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For out-of-work women eager to get back in, career coaches offer tips on getting hired

For out-of-work women eager to get back in, career coaches offer tips on getting hired

About 2.3 million women no longer participate in the labor force, according to government data. We talked to six career experts for answers to common questions.

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Here's the tip Suze Orman gave one woman to help jump-start her retirement savings

Here's the tip Suze Orman gave one woman to help jump-start her retirement savings

The Covid pandemic derailed Glenda West's retirement savings strategy. Suze Orman helped her get it back on track.

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Op-ed: The movie ‘I Care A Lot’ can teach us how to prevent elder financial abuse

Op-ed: The movie ‘I Care A Lot’ can teach us how to prevent elder financial abuse

New Netflix film "I Care A Lot" holds lessons on the dangers of elder financial abuse, a growing problem as Americans over age 50 hold 70% of national wealth.

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Student loan forgiveness may become tax-free under Covid relief bill. Here's what that means for borrowers

Student loan forgiveness may become tax-free under Covid relief bill. Here's what that means for borrowers

The stimulus bill working its way through Congress would end the policy of taxing borrowers' forgiven student debt. That could save some people up to $10,000.

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Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs

Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs

Ripple | James Wallis | March 3, 2021 Ripple is piloting a private version of the public, open-source XRP Ledger that provides Central Banks a secure, controlled and flexible solution for the issuance and management of digital currencies. With over 80% of Central Banks actively exploring some form of sovereign-backed cryptocurrency, new Central Bank Digital


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Fidelity leads a $376 million investment in Starling, valuing the UK digital bank at $1.5 billion

Fidelity leads a $376 million investment in Starling, valuing the UK digital bank at $1.5 billion

Starling said it would use the money to expand into Europe, and for anticipated mergers and acquisitions.

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$1,400 stimulus checks are included in Congress' new relief package. Here's the latest on what we know about those payments

$1,400 stimulus checks are included in Congress' new relief package. Here's the latest on what we know about those payments

Washington lawmakers are poised to authorize more direct payments for millions of Americans. Here's what we know about where that money stands.

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Cathie Wood sees bitcoin joining stocks and bonds as part of the classic balanced portfolio

Cathie Wood sees bitcoin joining stocks and bonds as part of the classic balanced portfolio

The Ark Investment Management CEO told CNBC's "Closing Bell" that bitcoin could eventually trade like fixed income.

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$1,400 stimulus check or unemployment tax relief? American Rescue Plan creates a real tax headache for the jobless

$1,400 stimulus check or unemployment tax relief? American Rescue Plan creates a real tax headache for the jobless

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill passed by the Senate waives taxes on unemployment benefits. But that creates an issue for those who want stimulus checks.

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Elon Musk wants to connect RVs and trucks to the internet through SpaceX's Starlink satellites

Elon Musk wants to connect RVs and trucks to the internet through SpaceX's Starlink satellites

SpaceX's Starlink is working on an antenna that will connect vehicles like semi-trucks and RVs to its satellite internet network, CEO Elon Musk said

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Public and Private Cloud AI Digital Banking

Public and Private Cloud AI Digital Banking

The Financial Brand | Bill Streeter The industry is entering a critical phase. Legacy technology will finally be superseded by a combination of cloud computing and AI, putting banks and credit unions closer to par with fintechs. But without phasing out the traditional product silo/back-office environment, that change won't happen. Ramamurthy is Global Managing Partner,


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Latest Trends in 2021 AI Index:  Major Growth Despite the Pandemic, Low Diversity, Synthetic Media and Ethical Challenges

Latest Trends in 2021 AI Index: Major Growth Despite the Pandemic, Low Diversity, Synthetic Media and Ethical Challenges

HAI - Stanford University | Jack Clark and Daniel Zhang | March 3, 2021 This year’s report shows a maturing industry, significant private investment, and rising competition between China and the U.S. The last decade was a pivotal one for the AI industry, and 2020 saw AI substantially increase its impact on the world despite


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