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Don’t Let Your Child Leave for College Without Signing Three Critical Documents

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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In most states in the U.S., as soon as a minor turns 18, they are considered a legal adult.

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  • In most states in the U.S., as soon as a minor turns 18, they are considered a legal adult.
  • This means that parents no longer have any authority to make decisions for their child, including financial and health care decisions.
  • So what if your adult child becomes sick or is in an accident and ends up hospitalized?
  • This is bad enough if your child is still living at home; it can become a nightmare if your child is attending college away from home, he says.

Singapore and Switzerland Co-Organise Point Zero Forum to Discuss Innovation in Digital Financial Technology

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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Singapore and Switzerland have worked together to organise the inaugural Point Zero Forum, bringing together global technologists, financial institutions and regulators.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore and Switzerland have worked together to organise the inaugural Point Zero Forum, bringing together global technologists, financial institutions and regulators.
  • The Point Zero Forum is intended to help ensure that innovation in digital financial technology can flourish and thrive in a secure framework for the benefit of all."
  • Point Zero Forum is an invitation-only forum for senior leaders from government and regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, digital asset and blockchain networks, academia and investors.
  • Our flagship product is the Singapore FinTech Festival alongside fast rising platforms including the World FinTech Festival and Point Zero Forum.