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Why You Need Immutable Backups and How They Work

May 30, 2024 Immutable backups are now critical for data protection and disaster recovery. Immutable Backups are data copies that do not change for a specified period. Copies of data in this way prevent corruption, deletion, and insertion. This feature guarantees the integrity and availability of important data, even if cyberattacks or human mistakes lead


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7 months ago

Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage

Small businesses employ half of American workers but the jobs often lack the health insurance coverage that big corporations offer, including weight loss drugs.

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As if! 'Clueless' star Alicia Silverstone avoids buying retail to limit environmental toll: 'It needs to be used first'

Online shopping, and returning, exacts a hefty environmental toll. Sustainability advocate Alicia Silverstone avoids buying new if she can help it.

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Now you can invest in Elon Musk's xAI through Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has taken a stake in Elon Musk's startup xAI as she deepens her big bet on artificial intelligence.

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Katipult Announces Investment Dealer Partnership

Capital Markets | Release | May 29, 2024 After Record Year of Capital Raising with $647 Million Raised in 2023, Katipult Strikes Partnership with Leading Investment Dealer A leading Canadian fintech company, Katipult Technology Corp. (TSXV: FUND.V), has announced a strategic integration with a leading investment dealer. The deal will combine Katipult's latest technology with


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7 months ago

This retirement planning gap is 'hidden in plain sight,' Harvard professor says

Retirement planning often focuses on money. But investing in strong social connections is arguably just as important.

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A private arts college is set to close, citing issues with the new FAFSA — others may follow, expert warns

Citing too few students, the Delaware College of Art and Design will no longer offer classes or confer degrees starting this fall.

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Implications of the BaaS Synapse Collapse

BaaS | May 29, 2024 The Synapse Collapse and What It Means for up to 10 Million Consumers and the Fintech Industry Synapse's shutdown is sending ripples throughout the fintech space The fintech sector has been rocked in recent weeks by the failure of Synapse Financial Technologies, which has surfaced huge issues within the fintech


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7 months ago

VoPay Launches TXB Solution for Banks and Credit Unions

VoPay | Release | May 29, 2024 VoPay announces TXB, an API-first solution to enhance transaction banking and cash management for banks and credit unions Canadian fintech, VoPay, just announced the release of its Transaction Banking (TXB) solution, which aims at assisting banks and credit unions to implement API-first transaction banking and cash management systems. 


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The State of the Car Loan Industry in Winnipeg: 2024 Insights

May 29, 2024 The car loan industry in Winnipeg, as well as across Canada, has seen significant shifts in 2024, influenced by economic changes, market demands, and evolving consumer behaviors. Here’s a detailed look at the current state and trends in the industry. Rising Interest Rates and Loan Amounts Interest rates for car loans have


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Student loan debt may prevent retirement security for millions of older workers, research finds

Millions of older Americans' ability to save for retirement may be threatened by unpaid student loan debt, according to new research.

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Some Asian American and Pacific Islander women face a $1 million salary shortfall due to the pay gap

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women have to work 15 months to earn what a man makes in one year, the National Women's Law Center found.

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Former World Bank executive on how to close the global gender finance gap

The vast majority of the world's disenfranchised are women, and technologies from blockchain to digital IDs and mobile finance are keys to empowerment.

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25% of consumers recently used a buy now, pay later loan, report finds. What to know as they become popular

Buy now, pay later loans are the second-most-used form of credit payment among U.S. consumers in the U.S., NerdWallet found. But changes are on the horizon.

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Generative AI and Major Human Rights Fintech Risks

GenAI | May 28, 2024 Key GenAI Human Rights Risks That Fintech Companies Need To Mitigate As generative AI (GenAI) technologies are increasingly being integrated into fintech companies to create unrivalled opportunities for efficiency and innovation, fintech founders need to develop responsibly and respect the most crucial human rights.  B-Tech, a project of the UN


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