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Tracking today’s top fin-tech trends

Tracking today’s top fin-tech trends

The explosive growth of digital technology in the last two decades has permeated virtually every aspect of our daily lives. Every industry now has tech-driven solutions that make the utilization of its products more convenient [...]

Sometimes, it is all about the flow

Sometimes, it is all about the flow

A funny thing happened on the way to the great reflation trade that, just a few weeks ago, was the dominant market theme. The reflation trade was supposed to get out in front of strong [...]

Delivering seamless and secure digital payments options

Delivering seamless and secure digital payments options

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, millions of Americans had to adjust to statewide shutdowns that lasted for months. During that time, we adapted to living entirely different lives, and digital technology provided [...]

What’s NOT covered by flood insurance?

What’s NOT covered by flood insurance?

Did you know that most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover damage caused by floods? If you live in a high-risk flood area, most mortgage lenders will require you to purchase flood insurance through FEMA’[...]

The Federal Reserve’s triple mandate

The Federal Reserve’s triple mandate

“These things gotta happen every five years or so, ten years. Helps to get rid of the bad blood. Been ten years since the last one.” - Pete Clemenza, “Capo” Corleone Family If one questioned [...]

Bond market forecast for second half of 2021

Bond market forecast for second half of 2021

The municipal bond market took a wild ride in the first half of the year to near-historic levels of richness versus Treasuries that is rarely seen, and the environment is ripe for the second half [...]