“No-One Cares Which Bank Provides Their Apple Card.” This is the news headline I read recently on Forbes. It relates to the change of the bank that issues bank cards for Apple. While the news might impact the banking and fintech community, it was not newsworthy for the general public and the final consumers. It … Read more
The world’s first legal sale of recreational marijuana happened in Denver on Jan. 1, 2014. In fact, it happened twice. Mason Tvert was managing the onslaught of media that descended on the Mile High City to witness the historic moment, set in motion by the successful legalization campaign he’d led. So many camera crews and … Read more
Warehouse stores in Canada aren’t just selling large quantities of toilet paper these days — gold bars and coins and other precious metals are moving out of the realm of banking and jewellers and into their aisles. With gold hitting record-high prices in recent weeks, the metal’s popularity has been reflected at retailers, too. According to Costco’s chief financial officer, … Read more
“War,” said British philosopher, mathematician and pacifist Bertrand Russell, “does not determine who is right — only who is left.” Those words might be the perfect lens through which to view what probably lies ahead for Ukraine in the coming year as its troops dig in — and dig deep — along a front roughly 960 kilometres wide. … Read more
With their offices traditionally situated in the city’s Central district and neighbouring Admiralty, finance workers can usually be seen congregating at the IFC Rooftop Garden or SoHo on weekday late afternoons, enjoying a pint or two with their affiliates. Goodbye, Hong Kong: celebrity hairstylist Kim Robinson closes up shop For outsiders, it can be a … Read more
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite calls from opposition politicians and other groups to block it over concerns of reduced competition. Freeland’s approval was the last hurdle for the deal after the Competition Bureau approved it in September. The minister’s approval comes with conditions on RBC, including that … Read more
