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Competition | Jan 13, 2026 Ottawa's Competition Bureau Launches Formal Study Into the Barriers, Switching Friction, and Concentration in SME Lending On January 12, 2026, Canada's Competition Bureau announced a market study in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) financing (see press release), with a focus on term loans.  Canada already has extensive data showing

CIX Summit | Jan 13, 2026 CIX Summit 2026 Brings Founders and Capital Together in Toronto Mark your calendars!  On March 25, 2026, CIX Summit returns to Toronto, bringing together high growth Canadian technology companies, global investors, and industry advisors for one of the country’s most established startup investment and awards events. NCFA is pleased

The word “startup” can get tossed around frequently, and sometimes even be overused when the company in question is truly just a private company beyond the startup stage. Historically, there have been criteria that made the line between startup and … Continue reading →

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Jan 12, 2026 Financial technology shapes how online platforms manage payments, security, and user trust through clear systems and reliable processing. These tools support fast transactions and consistent account management, giving players confidence in every interaction. The topic matters because seamless payments influence how digital platforms operate day to day. Online casino Dudespin stands as

Now is the time to consider how changes in tax law, along with tax-efficient investing strategies, can boost your portfolio.

The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could save time later, experts say.

Trump's tariffs have resulted in rising job cuts and less investment, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC.

The "Sell America" trade is a hot topic after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's bombshell announcement that he's under criminal investigation

Payments | Jan 12, 2026 Turning Card Present Payments Into Customer Insight Without Loyalty Programs On January 11, 2026, Fiserv launched Unknown Shopper at NRF Retail’s Big Show in New York, introducing an analytics feature designed to extract customer insight from card present transactions that aren't tied to loyalty programs to better understand in store

President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Here's what experts say that could mean for cardholders, if implemented.

Payments | Jan 12, 2026 How Payment Networks Can Quietly Refresh Compromised Cards On January 8, 2026, UK consumer watchdog Which? published an eye-opening article, "Why cancelling your card might not stop fraud"explaining why cancelling a compromised card doesn't always stop fraud. The article covers a real world case showing how replacement card details can

Prediction Markets | Jan 12, 2026 Markets Pricing Power Before Policy Catches Up On January 10, 2026, prediction markets were back in the spotlight when an anonymous trader wagered more than $30,000 USD on the removal of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and later collected over $400,000 USD once the outcome became public. No regulator has

The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell could have far reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.

The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could have far-reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.

TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Permian Resources and International Business Machines.