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Competition | Oct 31, 2025 Competition Bureau Launches Consultation to Update Enforcement Guidelines and Strengthen Fair Market Practices Today, the Competition Bureau of Canada released a new draft of "Anti-Competitive Conduct and Agreements Enforcement Guidelines" for the public and stakeholder consultation to be submitted by January 29, 2026.  These guidelines are part of a larger effort

A 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will push up the maximum full retirement benefit in 2026. Plus, some beneficiaries may face earnings limits.

Millions of households logging on to enroll in a health plan via the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see much higher premiums.

Some filers could see a bigger tax refund in 2026 based on midyear changes enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Here's who could benefit.

Health insurance premiums are rising across the U.S., and for small businesses on Main Streets across America, there's little relief for owners or employees.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2026.

The Trump administration is wrongfully damaging the credit of millions of student loan borrowers, a new proposed class action lawsuit says.

Fintech | Oct 30, 2025 Fiserv’s Stock Crash Highlights Growing Vendor and Governance Risks for Fintechs and Banks What triggered Fiserv’s record stock crash? On October 29 2025, Fiserv Inc.’s stock plunged 44 percent in a single trading day after management sharply cut revenue and earnings forecasts. The Forbes report confirmed that guidance for full

Equity Crowdfunding | Oct 31, 2025 Gander Social’s Fast Funding Raise Reflects Canadians Investing in National Digital Independence On October 24, 2025, Gander Social, a Canadian alternative to foreign-owned social platforms, announced that they surpassed $1 million raised from more than 1,595 investors in its initial private community phase, exceeding their target in just over

The tech sector has mostly secured renewable energy to power data centers, but some are turning to natural gas as well as they search for reliable power.

Financing | Oct 30, 2025 Wealthsimple's $750 Million Round Puts Canadian Fintech on the Global Map On October 27, 2025, Wealthsimple announced it had raised $750 million in new equity funding at a $10 billion post money valuation. The deal includes $550 million in new shares and up to $200 million from secondary sales. Dragoneer

Following the announcement of a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, some Democratic Senators say the increase is not enough.

More buyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. But there are some risks.

In 2026, more wages may be subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Here's what to know.

Oct 30, 2025 Estonia has become one of the most attractive EU hubs for crypto businesses: digital-first processes, e-Residency, and clear MiCA-aligned rules make it ideal for launching compliant exchanges, wallets and custody services. Thanks to this, obtaining a crypto license in Estonia is profitable, fast, and legal. Prifinance leverages this environment to deliver end-to-end