Category: Federal Briefs
Singapore and Hong Kong Vie for Wealth Hub Supremacy
By Tara Mulyani September 30, 2026
Singapore and Hong Kong compete to become the world's fastest-growing wealth hubs, driven by quality of life and global finance access.
U.S. Clarity Act Offers Digital Asset Regulatory Certainty
By Tara Mulyani September 24, 2026
The U.S. Clarity Act provides regulatory certainty for digital assets, opening American markets to global firms and shaping cross-border transactions.
Canadian investors boost fund assets to records
By Laila Fitriansyah September 21, 2026
Canadian investors set new records in mutual and ETF assets in August 2024, with total funds reaching $2.797 trillion and ETFs hitting $924.2 billion.
Ontario extends repo facility exemption
By Tara Mulyani September 19, 2026
Ontario extends repo facility exemption to help investment funds tap Bank of Canada's contingency repo facility.
Advisors Struggle With Rising College Costs and Planning
By Laila Fitriansyah September 16, 2026
Rising college costs are pushing advisors to revamp planning as Canadian tuition averages $30,862, significantly above U.S. public university fees.
Private equity fundraising rebounds as exits lag
By Laila Fitriansyah September 14, 2026
Private equity fundraising rebounds with $312 billion secured in H1 2026, yet exits remain sluggish, highlighting capital return still challenges.
Canadian Startups Apply for Free Investor-Readiness Program
By Tara Mulyani September 11, 2026
Canadian startups with $200k revenue can apply for the fee-free Spark Capital Access Program to connect with investors across North America.
MEXC Launches Crypto Card for Routine Spending
By Laila Fitriansyah September 1, 2026
MEXC launches a crypto card for routine spending. Earn up to 10% cashback in USDT. Pay with cryptocurrency and enjoy zero fees during the promo period.
Block neighborhoods attract 30,000 new sellers
By Wanda Kusumawati August 30, 2026
Block neighborhoods sees 30,000 new sellers join its platform, boosting local merchant visibility and expanding Cash App’s rewards program for shoppers.
Most chargebacks are deemed friendly fraud
By Tara Mulyani August 29, 2026
Friendly fraud accounts for nearly 44% of chargebacks, according to Chargebacks911's 2026 Field Report on friendly fraud trends and prevention.