Biden team scrambles to contain financial and political contagion



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The Biden administration’s scramble to prevent financial contagion from the crash of Silicon Valley Bank is both an attempt to shield a resilient but still-vulnerable economy and to prevent grave political fallout.

The Treasury Department and federal regulators insisted there was no systemic risk to the banking system as a whole that could cause a repeat of the cataclysmic 2008 meltdown as they raced against the opening of Asian markets with measures to head off a run on small or regional US banks.

They unrolled emergency measures Sunday evening that will guarantee deposits of SVB’s customers. Regulators also

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Canada’s transportation supply chains are near breaking point

Susannah Pierce and Murad Al-Katib: 100 days after the task force identified crisis, businesses are still waiting for action from Ottawa

Published January 29, 2023 • Last updated Jan 30, 2023 • 3 minute read

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A highway in BC is washed out by flooding. From the global pandemic to the wildfires and flooding in British Columbia, to physical disruptions due to blockades and strikes, Canada's transportation system has suffered severe disruptions.
A highway in BC is washed out by flooding. From the global pandemic to the wildfires and flooding in British Columbia, to physical disruptions due
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Present at the Active Schools National Summit – PHE America

Present at the Active Schools National Summit – PHE America
PHE America

PHE America is dedicated to promoting active and healthy lifestyles

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Electronic Data Assessment

Virtual info review is the process of assessing and contrasting different VDR suppliers in terms of item functionality, expense, and customer support. Like a business owner, it is important to regularly assess your alternatives and make an informed decision on which VDR provider to use for your company’s needs.

Whether you’re your own business or a huge enterprise, there are many use conditions in which a VDR will be beneficial. These include M&A, private equity discounts and initial public offerings (IPOs).

Businesses that require a great deal of confidential facts to be shared with third parties frequently find a VDR …

What Happens When You Don’t Fund Your Trust?

After you work with your estate planning attorney to draft a carefully tailored estate plan, it is usually your responsibility to “fund” the trust.

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What does funding the trust mean?

Funding the trust is simply transferring assets into your trust.

If you have a trust, you will want to put your assets into the trust, by retitling bank accounts, re-designating beneficiaries of life insurance, etc. We walk our clients through

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Tips and Tools for Success – PHE America

Tips and Tools for Success – PHE America

Education continues to evolve offering students an assortment of opportunities to earn college credit while still attending high school. In the state of Idaho, the Fast Forward Program provides students attending public schools access to $4,125.00 to help pay for dual/concurrent enrollment credits, Advanced Placement College Board, and Professional Technical Education exams and overload course fees. Dual/concurrent enrollment is a collaborative partnership between higher education and high schools to provide college courses for high school students. The high school instructors are pre-approved by the college/university academic departments to deliver college-level courses.

A fundamental component of this partnership is that the

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You’re Invited: Business Plan Bootcamp

January 11, 2023

Business Planning Bootcamp

Give your business idea the momentum it deserves at Futurpreneur’s Business Planning Bootcamp on Wednesday, January 18. This interactive in-person boot camp will get you on course to look at how to validate your idea, understand the ins and outs of credit and its impact on your business. Learn tips on developing a solid business plan and financial projections. The best part, it’s FREE to attend!

when: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5 – 9 p.m
who: Aspiring business owners aged 18-39
where: AntechamberCity Hall, 1 Centennial Square

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Rivian stock tanks as it announces $1.3B ‘green bond’ offering [Video]

Rivian (RIVN) shares are sliding today as the EV-maker announced plans for a “green” debt offering.

Rivian says it intends to sell $1.3 billion worth of “green” convertible senior notes due in 2029, with the option to grant an additional $200 million worth of convertible notes to the original purchasers.

In line with Rivian’s ethos as a company (it’s a Climate Pledge signatory and was the first to say it won’t use deep-sea mining for batteries), it intends to use the capital it raises for “green” or environmental purposes.

“Rivian intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to

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