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Overview of how Canada is modernizing its core payments infrastructure

Overview of how Canada is modernizing its core payments infrastructure

Asset Servicing Times | Feb 3, 2021 With an evolving payments landscape, Canada is marching ahead to modernise its core payments infrastructure with a vision to build a modern payments system that is fast, flexible, secure and promotes innovation Developments in technology, evolving customer behaviour and new market dynamics are all catalysts for change in


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Kevin O'Leary starts day-trading Reddit-favored stocks to see if he can beat robo-advisor returns

Kevin O'Leary starts day-trading Reddit-favored stocks to see if he can beat robo-advisor returns

Kevin O'Leary told CNBC he's been impressed by the sophistication of some WallStreetBets users, saying they're "not as dumb as everybody thinks."

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Wells Fargo shares jump after Fed reportedly approves bank's overhaul plan

Wells Fargo shares jump after Fed reportedly approves bank's overhaul plan

An asset cap imposed on the bank has been a key reason why Wells Fargo, under its current CEO Charlie Scharf, has underperformed rivals.

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Right to anonymous payments

Right to anonymous payments

Paytechlaw | Dr. Hugo Godschalk | Nov 2018 Do we have a right to anonymous payments? If so, is this right linked to certain payment instruments, such as cash? Does this right apply equally to payers in the analogue and the digital world? For most people, the daily payments initiated as market participants are unavoidable.


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SEC Empowers Enforcement Staff To Take Immediate Actions To Combat Emerging Potential Problems | Hester Pierce Calls For Clear Regulations

SEC Empowers Enforcement Staff To Take Immediate Actions To Combat Emerging Potential Problems | Hester Pierce Calls For Clear Regulations

ComplianceX | Jack Kelly | Feb 15, 2021 Hester Peirce, a commissioner at The Securities and Exchange Commission, called for a “clear cryptocurrency regulatory regime,” as it is “urgently needed as major companies like Tesla Inc, BNY Mellon Corp, and Mastercard Inc embrace the alternative asset class,” reported Reuters Pierce, affectionately known as “Crypto Mom”


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This Wall Street veteran is working to bring diversity to corporate America

This Wall Street veteran is working to bring diversity to corporate America

When Dee C. Marshall worked on Wall Street, she was often the only Black woman in the room. She's working to change that.

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Tax season has started. Many still wonder where their $600 stimulus check is

Tax season has started. Many still wonder where their $600 stimulus check is

The IRS has announced that all stimulus payments have been sent. For those still waiting for the money, there are several steps they can take.

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Private spaceflight specialist Axiom Space raises $130 million to become the latest space unicorn

Private spaceflight specialist Axiom Space raises $130 million to become the latest space unicorn

Houston-based Axiom Space is going full tilt into scaling production of private space stations, announcing it received $130 million in a new round of funding.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raised $850 million, jumping valuation to about $74 billion

Elon Musk's SpaceX raised $850 million, jumping valuation to about $74 billion

SpaceX completed another monster raise last week, people familiar told CNBC, sending the valuation of Elon Musk's company to about $74 billion.

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With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Revolut Explains why Cyber Insurance is Necessary

With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Revolut Explains why Cyber Insurance is Necessary

Crowdfund Insider | Omar Faridi | Feb 1, 2021 Public liability, professional indemnity and employers liability are no longer adequate when it comes to protecting your company or business. But there are certain covers available that could secure your company further, according to a blog post published by Revolut. The leading digital banking platform has


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Black leaders share their advice on how to help Black Americans succeed

Black leaders share their advice on how to help Black Americans succeed

In celebration of Black History Month, CNBC Invest in You is featuring weekly stories from CNBC contributors and members of the Financial Wellness Council.

5 years ago
Amazon acquires Selz, a Shopify competitor that helps small businesses build online stores

Amazon acquires Selz, a Shopify competitor that helps small businesses build online stores

Amazon quietly acquired Selz on Jan. 15, but it didn't publicize the acquisition.

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The Texas winter storm may drive up gasoline prices across the country

The Texas winter storm may drive up gasoline prices across the country

The Texas freeze is expected to push gasoline prices up across the U.S. by about 10 cents per gallon within the next couple of days.

5 years ago
Chevron and BP back renewable start-up focused on geothermal energy

Chevron and BP back renewable start-up focused on geothermal energy

Chevron and BP's venture capital funds just announced investments in one Canada-based geothermal company.

5 years ago
MicroStrategy shares rise after firm reveals plans to sell convertible debt to buy more bitcoin

MicroStrategy shares rise after firm reveals plans to sell convertible debt to buy more bitcoin

MicroStrategy announced a proposal to issue $600 million of senior convertible notes to finance a purchase of more bitcoin.

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