VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
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Trade Republic Offers 3.25% Interest on Unlimited Cash Deposits
Trade Republic, a German online brokerage, offers a 3.25% annual interest rate on unlimited cash deposits, calculated daily and paid monthly, alongside a new Girokonto and a 1% cashback Trade Republic Card.
Trade Republic Offers 3.25% Interest on Unlimited Cash Deposits
Trade Republic, a German online brokerage, offers a 3.25% annual interest rate on unlimited cash deposits, calculated daily and paid monthly, alongside a new Girokonto and a 1% cashback Trade Republic Card.
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48% Bias Score
Fintech Account Closure Highlights Gaps in Canadian Consumer Protection
Joe Baradziej's Wise account was closed in April, delaying his access to over $6,500 for seven months due to insufficient customer support and the lack of consumer protection regulations for fintechs in Canada.
Fintech Account Closure Highlights Gaps in Canadian Consumer Protection
Joe Baradziej's Wise account was closed in April, delaying his access to over $6,500 for seven months due to insufficient customer support and the lack of consumer protection regulations for fintechs in Canada.
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40% Bias Score
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
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Singapore Implements Shared Responsibility Framework for Phishing Scams
Singapore is implementing a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) in a few weeks to combat phishing scams, assigning specific duties to financial institutions, payment service providers, and telcos to share responsibility for reimbursing victims based on their performance.
Singapore Implements Shared Responsibility Framework for Phishing Scams
Singapore is implementing a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) in a few weeks to combat phishing scams, assigning specific duties to financial institutions, payment service providers, and telcos to share responsibility for reimbursing victims based on their performance.
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Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
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Bank Leumi Launches Israel's First English-Language Banking Mobile App
Bank Leumi launched Israel's first English-language banking mobile app, offering comprehensive English services online and in person, including multilingual WhatsApp support and extended customer service hours, reflecting a commitment to customer service excellence.
Bank Leumi Launches Israel's First English-Language Banking Mobile App
Bank Leumi launched Israel's first English-language banking mobile app, offering comprehensive English services online and in person, including multilingual WhatsApp support and extended customer service hours, reflecting a commitment to customer service excellence.
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BondBloxx Launches Private Credit ETF, Increasing Access to Trillion-Dollar Market
The BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF (PCMM) launched on Tuesday, providing investors access to a previously illiquid $30 trillion market (McKinsey estimate) by using CLOs to improve liquidity and investing in smaller companies (EBITDA <$200 million) from various managers.
BondBloxx Launches Private Credit ETF, Increasing Access to Trillion-Dollar Market
The BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF (PCMM) launched on Tuesday, providing investors access to a previously illiquid $30 trillion market (McKinsey estimate) by using CLOs to improve liquidity and investing in smaller companies (EBITDA <$200 million) from various managers.
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Fractional Share Trading Expands Access to Canadian Stock Market
Canadian brokers Wealthsimple, TD Direct Investing, and Interactive Brokers now offer fractional share trading, lowering the barrier to entry for smaller investors and increasing market participation.
Fractional Share Trading Expands Access to Canadian Stock Market
Canadian brokers Wealthsimple, TD Direct Investing, and Interactive Brokers now offer fractional share trading, lowering the barrier to entry for smaller investors and increasing market participation.
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Goldman Sachs Recommends Analyst Day Call Option Strategy
Goldman Sachs recommends a call option trading strategy, buying five days before and selling one day after a company's analyst day, which has yielded an average 18% return over 20 years, highlighting 16 opportunities in December 2024.
Goldman Sachs Recommends Analyst Day Call Option Strategy
Goldman Sachs recommends a call option trading strategy, buying five days before and selling one day after a company's analyst day, which has yielded an average 18% return over 20 years, highlighting 16 opportunities in December 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin and XRP Soar After Trump Victory Amidst Regulatory Shifts
Following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin neared $100,000, boosted by a $15 trillion bet, while Ripple's XRP surged 200% due to anticipated regulatory changes and a potential stablecoin launch.
Bitcoin and XRP Soar After Trump Victory Amidst Regulatory Shifts
Following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin neared $100,000, boosted by a $15 trillion bet, while Ripple's XRP surged 200% due to anticipated regulatory changes and a potential stablecoin launch.
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Digital Euro Progress and Challenges
This article discusses the European Central Bank's efforts to develop a digital euro, outlining the project's goals, challenges, and potential timeline.
Digital Euro Progress and Challenges
This article discusses the European Central Bank's efforts to develop a digital euro, outlining the project's goals, challenges, and potential timeline.
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40% Bias Score