Latest News on private equity markets

July 30, 2025 In modern business, property management, partnerships, and lease relationships, contracts are a critical tool for safeguarding rights and obligations. In Canada, contract law is one of the most developed legal fields, and properly drafting or reviewing an agreement is not a formality — it is the legal foundation of a relationship. Legal

Fintech Report | July 30, 2025 Global Fintech is Entering a New Chapter The latest analysis from BCG and QED Partners in a report titled, "Fintech's Next Chapter:  Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors" (38 page PDF), shows that fintech companies currently capture just 3% of global banking and insurance revenues, leaving substantial room to grow.

A Biden-era program aimed at helping borrowers access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has stalled under the Trump administration.

From credit cards, car loans, mortgages, savings and student debt, here's how the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision influences your wallet.

July 30, 2025 Relocating a startup headquarters is more than just a change of address. It’s a strategic business move that can shape the future of your company. Whether you're outgrowing your current space, chasing new opportunities, or optimizing for cost, a well-planned relocation can boost morale, productivity, and brand credibility. However, without a thoughtful

Even while the Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged, many consumer rates have fluctuated over the first half of the year.

President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs scheduled for Aug. 1 could bring higher prices on certain foods, economist says. Here's what to know.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to American families after President Donald Trump suggested the idea.

When investing in startups, some investors may want to take an active role in mentoring, supporting, and helping a startup. Other investors may want to just help the company financially. Each method has advantages and trade-offs, depending on an investor’s … Continue reading →

The post Startup Involvement: Active Support vs Capital Support appeared first on MicroVentures.

Banking Partnership | July 29, 2025 TD Chooses Fintech Partnership Over Building In-house as Competition Heats Up Global payments fintech powerhouse, Fiserv announced on July 23, 2025 that they signed a multi year strategic managed services agreement with TD Bank Group, where TD Merchant Solutions will use Fiserv technology, including the Clover point of sale

Retail AI | July 29, 2025 Walmart Reimagines AI Infrastructure with 4 Super Agents Walmart has begun one of the most ambitious AI transformations in the retail industry. Four new “super agents” will replace dozens of separate systems and form the core of Walmart’s technology foundation.  On July 24, 2025, the WSJ reported that Walmart

July 28, 2025 Financial services executives face a peculiar challenge these days. Vendors flood their inboxes with AI promises—solutions that will transform customer experience, eliminate fraud, and slash operational costs. Meanwhile, technical teams speak in a different language entirely, discussing model accuracy and algorithmic complexity that sounds impressive but means nothing to business leaders. The

TSA is letting travelers keep shoes on, and adding family-friendly lines in some airports. Memberships like TSA PreCheck and Clear still have value, experts say.

RegTech | July 28, 2025 AI Deregulation in the United States and the Pressure on Canadian Fintech According to a Guardian report, the United States Department of Government Efficiency known as DOGE has started using a new AI deregulation system to review the entire set of more than 200,000 federal rules and regulations, aiming to

Listing | July 28, 2025 xTAO Raises $23M and Gains TSX Venture Exchange Listing to Expand Bittensor Decentralized AI Network On July 23 2025, xTAO Inc announced that it raised $23 million financing round to support the growth of Bittensor decentralized AI network, and that xTAO will begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the