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

MicroStrategy shares fall 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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CSA Responds to Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Report: NCFA – The present system is simply not good enough

CSA Responds to Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Report: NCFA – The present system is simply not good enough

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Feb 14, 2021 Last month, the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce in Ontario, Canada, issued its final report as to how to improve capital formation and affiliated economic growth and prosperity. The Taskforce’s goal was to “address the issues of tomorrow’s capital markets with bold and innovative recommendations that will


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5 years ago
Bulk of jobless claims are due to repeat pandemic layoffs, say researchers

Bulk of jobless claims are due to repeat pandemic layoffs, say researchers

Almost 2 in 3 workers collecting unemployment benefits lost their jobs multiple times during the Covid pandemic, according to new research.

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.

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.

5 years ago
Private spaceflight specialist Axiom Space raises $130 million, becoming the latest space unicorn

Private spaceflight specialist Axiom Space raises $130 million, becoming the latest space unicorn

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

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Energy prices jump as millions left without power in Texas

Energy prices jump as millions left without power in Texas

Energy prices spiked on Tuesday as severe weather hit Texas

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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.

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