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Canada “AIMS” to raise the bar for AI development and use through standardization

Canada “AIMS” to raise the bar for AI development and use through standardization

SCC | Nov 10, 2020 Artificial Intelligence is a moving target when it comes to standardization. AI is progressing at a breakneck speed and expanding its reach worldwide as it becomes broadly incorporated into products and services. Virtually any emerging technology requires standards to provide the foundation for safety, performance, and interoperability, but AI has


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[CB Insights Report]:  How Robinhood Makes Money

[CB Insights Report]: How Robinhood Makes Money

CB Insights | Dec 2, 2020 Robinhood has made investing accessible for even the most inexperienced first-time investors. But while it has attracted millions of users with its no-fee, gamified approach, critics argue that the company's business model is not without risk.  Almost overnight, Robinhood gave millions of first-time investors easy access to the stock


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The pandemic is increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots, report finds

The pandemic is increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots, report finds

A report on financial security shows a widening divide between the haves and have-nots amid the coronavirus outbreak and economic crisis.

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Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Even though bitcoin has become more commonplace since its last record-breaking rally in 2017, financial advisors are still wary of the asset.

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83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

Only one Covid-19 economic stimulus idea receives more support among small business owners than among the general public: the Paycheck Protection Program.

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COO of Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin is leaving to pursue other opportunities

COO of Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin is leaving to pursue other opportunities

The chief operating officer of Jeff Bezos' private space company Blue Origin is leaving, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.

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Op-ed: Retirees need to make these financial moves before Dec. 31

Op-ed: Retirees need to make these financial moves before Dec. 31

The pandemic has been a much-needed wake-up call. Take the time now to apply a financial "stress test" to your retirement game plan.

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'Tis the season of giving. Here’s what to do before making a charitable donation

'Tis the season of giving. Here’s what to do before making a charitable donation

While the need for assistance is tremendous amid the pandemic, it's important to do your due diligence before writing a check.

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S&P's decision to add Tesla in one shot demonstrates the power of passive investing

S&P's decision to add Tesla in one shot demonstrates the power of passive investing

Adding Tesla to the S&P 500 on a day of quadruple witching will create a lot of trading volume and pressure on different stocks.

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Post-election, political partisanship on Main Street is spiking

Post-election, political partisanship on Main Street is spiking

The economic outlook on Main Street has dipped, but it's the election more than Covid-19 causing the small business pessimism, CNBC|SurveyMonkey data reveals.

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Tax alert: Fiscal update includes tax changes for Netflix, stock options and working from home

Tax alert: Fiscal update includes tax changes for Netflix, stock options and working from home

The Globe and Mail | Matt Lundy and Mark Rendell | Nov 30, 2020 The federal government’s fall economic update included a series of tax proposals that carry implications for businesses and households. If enacted, the measures will cost you more to watch The Crown, but allow simpler deductions for the many Canadians currently working from


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Bitcoin hit the $19,800 mark. What the IRS wants to know about your holdings

Bitcoin hit the $19,800 mark. What the IRS wants to know about your holdings

Whether you received some crypto this year or you decided to finally cash in your Bitcoin while it's high, you'll have to tell Uncle Sam next spring.

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For 42 million student loan borrowers, monthly payments will resume January

For 42 million student loan borrowers, monthly payments will resume January

The pause on student loan payments that started in March due to Covid-19 is set to end in December, meaning regular bills will resume for 42 million borrowers

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Op-ed: Here are 5 lessons the pandemic taught this financial advisor

Op-ed: Here are 5 lessons the pandemic taught this financial advisor

As he started to think about plans for his advisory firm in 2021, Dennis Morton of Morton Brown Family Wealth wrote down five lessons he learned this year.

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The future of European payments: Strategic choices for banks

The future of European payments: Strategic choices for banks

McKinsey & Company and Euro Banking Association | Nov 24, 2020 Payments and accounts services are at the core of banks’ offering to customers. They contributed about a third of European banks’ total revenues in 2019 (Exhibit 1), and represent banks’ leading source of customer interactions. Banks’ payments revenues have grown steadily at about 3


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