Category: Federal Briefs
Diet Soda As Effective As Water for Weight Loss
By Laila Fitriansyah October 23, 2026
Diet soda may be just as effective as water for weight loss, according to a new two-year clinical trial. Find out what the study found.
Railpen Establishes £1 Billion Fund for UK Scale-ups
By Tara Mulyani October 7, 2026
Railpen launches a £1 billion fund to support UK scale-ups, aiming to boost long-term capital for high-growth companies in the UK's economic development.
Trustees and Mercer speed up bulk annuity deals with teamwork
By Laila Fitriansyah October 6, 2026
Mercer’s DB Master Trust executed three bulk annuity buy-ins in weeks this year, part of a record 350-375 transactions in 2025, driven by teamwork and workflow
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.