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Fintech Signal | May 2, 2025 Five BlackRock Quotes that Fintechs and Investment Platforms Should Pay Attention To Last month, Larry Fink the Chairman of BlackRock delivered his vision for unlocking private markets and the future of capital markets innovation in his 2025 annual letter to investors.  His letter essentially outlines a strategy and roadmap

May 2, 2025 For many people, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether and Litecoin are viable alternatives to traditional fiat currencies and payment methods. Cryptocurrencies were designed to be used online and they come with some key advantages: anonymity, privacy, transparency, security and transaction speed are some of them. Naturally, there are lots of online

The IRS has released the health savings account limits for 2026. Here's what investors need to know.

The conglomerate's yearly convention kicked off Friday with a shareholder-only shopping event, called the "Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains."

Big savers can use after-tax 401(k) contributions to kickstart tax-free retirement savings. Here's what investors need to know.

The IRS treats gold — and exchange-traded funds backed by physical gold — as collectibles. Collectibles have a top 28% tax rate for long-term capital gains.

The employment prospects for older workers have improved since employers slashed jobs during Covid. Here's how experts say they may extend their careers.

House Republicans have a plan to drastically change how millions of Americans repay their student debt. Take a look at what your bill might be.

Payments Regulation | May 1, 2025 Bank of Canada Warns PSPs to Register Now or Face Enforcement On April 30, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) shared a new update on how it will enforce the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). Payment service providers, known as PSPs, had until November 15, 2024 to register.  Those

Big savers can use after-tax 401(k) contributions to kick-start tax-free retirement savings. Here's what investors need to know.

Retail Banking | May 1, 2025 Retail Fintech Funding Slows Despite Demand for AI and Digital Banking Platforms Retail digital banking platforms are evolving into the foundation of modern financial services driven by consumers appetite for AI driven platforms that make it easier to manage money, get personalized advice, and accessible services anytime on any

Roth conversions are a popular strategy when the stock market dips. Here's how to know if it's right for you.

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

Gold prices hit record highs this month, signaling it may be a good time for consumers to sell jewelry and other physical gold. Here's what to know.

ESG | April 30, 2025 RBC Canada’s Largest Bank Ends Its Climate Finance Goals Retuers reports that Royal Bank of Canada has stepped back from its $500 billion sustainable finance target, which was originally pledged in early 2021. In its 2024 sustainability report (152 page PDF), RBC wrote that it would no longer publish several