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7 Ways to Bridge the Blue Finance Gap

World Resources Institute | Rashid Sumaila, Mansi Konar, Ben Hart, and Melissa Walsh | Oct 21, 2020   The ocean is a cornerstone of the global economy and a critical source of resources for the world’s growing population. It provides food, jobs and livelihoods to over three billion people, facilitates global trade and creates a home


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Welcome to FintechCanada.io! Free Listing and Networking Opportunity

NCFA Canada | Oct 28, 2020 Welcome to FintechCanada.io! FintechCanada.io is a FREE listing directory (database) and networking platform powered by NCFA (National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada) and supported by the Trade Commissioner Service's (Global Affairs Canada) to help Canadian fintechs to: List or verify your company profile so others find you! Search


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Fintech Startups Broke Apart Financial Services. Now The Sector Is Rebundling

crunchbase news |  Christine Hall | Oct 21, 2020  As fintech companies mature, many no longer aspire to be the best at one thing. That could mean not only new revenue sources for fintech companies, but also additional venture capital to startups and even a surge in M&A activity. One example of a hot startup


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Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and World Bank – Study COVID Crisis and Impact on Fintech Regulation

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Oct 28, 2020 The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the leading research institute covering the global Fintech sector, has partnered with the World Bank on a study reviewing the impact of COVID-19 on Fintech and regulation. As finance is one of the most regulated sectors of industry in the world, the ongoing COVID-19


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Cramer sees positives for investors after sell-off on Covid fears: 'The carnage is reversible'

"I'm not saying it's artificial. But I am saying good news will create an upswing," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

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JPMorgan creates new unit for blockchain projects as it says the technology is close to making money

The move by JPMorgan could provide a boost to the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, whose proponents believe that mainstream adoption is nearing.

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Looks like a ‘double top’ in the S&P 500, investor Mark Mobius warns

The S&P 500 is forming a "double top" going into the U.S. election, which is a worrying sign for investors, according to veteran investor Mark Mobius.

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JPMorgan creates new unit for blockchain projects, says the technology is close to making money

The move by JPMorgan could boost the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, whose proponents believe mainstream adoption is nearing.

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Millions poised to lose unemployment benefits in 'enormous cliff' at year's end

Federal programs enacted by the CARES Act coronavirus relief law to help unemployed workers are ending after Dec. 31. Lapsing benefits will directly impact millions of people.

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This myth debunked: You don’t have to be wealthy to hire a financial advisor

More advisors are getting creative with their fees so they can offer their services to people who otherwise couldn't afford it.

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Postmates teams up with retailers on delivery in Los Angeles just in time for the holidays

Postmates' new service will allow customers to get instant delivery from clothing, home, beauty and wellness retailers, while broadening the delivery company's reach.

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Op-ed: This legislation will create a retirement recovery plan for millions of Americans

New comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to improve employer-provided retirement plans for workers by enhancing access and features is on the table. It's the best way to help Americans impacted by the Covid pandemic, says Insured Retirement Institute president and CEO Wayne Chopus.

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Coronavirus slows pace of college tuition increases

Amid the pandemic, colleges and universities have responded with the lower tuition and fee increases. Student loan debt is still a growing problem.

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Early vaccines for Covid likely to be free for Medicare beneficiaries

The Trump administration is expected to soon announce a plan to make an emergency-use vaccines available to Medicare beneficiaries with no cost-sharing.

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New retirement bill has perks for seniors, student loan borrowers

A House bill proposed Tuesday would raise the age for required minimum distributions to 75 and let workers repaying student loans get a 401(k) match even if they're not saving in a workplace plan.

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