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Vancouver Ranks 12th Globally As Fintech Hub

Techouver | Mar 31, 2021 As the Canadian fintech sector looks to rebound from challenges brought on by the pandemic, its future global strength will depend, in part, on the willingness and ability of all ecosystem players to foster innovation, collaborate and expand internationally. A new report from Accenture titled Collaborating to Win in Canada’s


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Ontario Announces First-ever Dedicated CEO and Nominates Capital Markets Tribunal Chief Adjudicator

Ministry of Finance Ontario | Bulletin | Mar 24, 2022 As part of the government’s plan to modernize Ontario’s capital markets regulation, the government has selected David Grant Vingoe as the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) first-ever, dedicated Chief Executive Officer. The government has also nominated Timothy Moseley as the first-ever Chief Adjudicator for the new


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There’s still time for 2021 IRA contributions but a tax break isn't guaranteed. Here's what to know

The deadline for 2021 traditional individual retirement account contributions is April 18. But there are special rules to qualify for a deduction. What to know.

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Are millions of NFT gamers in for an unpleasant surprise this tax season?

Protocol | Hirsh Chitkara | Nov 6, 2021 NFT games are fun but filing taxes afterward is a nightmare. In a matter of months, NFT gaming became a multibillion-dollar industry by combining two things people already loved: video games and getting rich from crypto. But it turns out the play-to-earn model also has the incredibly


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Did the Russians just back the ruble to gold? Is Bitcoin next?

Renaissancemen | Mar 25, 2022 The Russian government is offering them fixed amount of rubles of 5000 rubles per gram of gold. I did some rough math in my head and it came out to about $50/g in USD, and I think the going rate here is something like $60/g in USD. But that is


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The bond market is flashing a warning sign a recession may be coming. Here’s why

A part of the bond market saw its yield curve invert on Monday. An inverted yield curve is a distortion that typically prefaces a recession.

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Meridian CEO says Open banking is ‘an opportunity’ for credit unions

FP | Barbara Shecter | Mar 23, 2022 Meridian Credit Union Ltd. is looking at open banking as “an opportunity, not a problem,” says Jay-Ann Gilfoy, who took over as president and chief executive of Ontario’s largest credit union in January. “We’re looking at it as: ‘How can this help us grow? How can this


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Biden's 2023 budget includes $14.8 billion for Social Security. Here's what changes that could bring

President Joe Biden's 2023 budget could help fund service improvements for Social Security. Some groups had hoped to see more in the president's proposal.

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Top Wall Street analysts see long-term upside in these stocks even amid investor uncertainty

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Nike & Nvidia

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These are the country's 'dream' colleges, but price remains the top concern

Most of the colleges at the top of students' wish lists are highly selective and have sky-high price tags to match.

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House prices are going up. Here's when you should increase your budget, and when to stick to your original price

In February, the median sales price for homes in the U.S. was $357,300, a 15% increase on the year, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

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Here’s how Impactive Capital could apply ESG ideas at student lender SLM

Investing with an eye toward environmental, social and governance factors is a key concept for Impactive Capital. This is how the concept could unfold at SLM.

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How to avoid a tax filing rejection if last year's return is still pending

Is your 2020 tax return still pending? There’s a special step to follow when electronically filing your 2021 return, the IRS says.

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With Russian sanctions, small companies may be in for a big surprise

Small business owners may assume they have no risk of doing business with sanctioned Russian clients. In a digital economy and start-up boom, that's a mistake.

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Companies are betting these employee benefits will help them in the ‘Great Reshuffle’

Employers are rethinking workplace culture as millions quit their jobs. These companies already have perks in place they think gives them an edge.

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