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Report Finds Friction in Fintech as Hesitancy Lingers Around AI Adoption
More than half of Canadians anticipate a recession within the next year; one-third believe we are already in a recession, according to new data from Dye & Durham. … READ MORE... about Report Finds Friction in Fintech as Hesitancy Lingers Around AI Adoption

Interac Expands Access for Financial Institutions, Welcomes Wealthsimple as New e-Transfer Participant
Interac announced today that it has broadened access to additional types of financial institutions for participation in the Interac e-Transfer® service. … READ MORE... about Interac Expands Access for Financial Institutions, Welcomes Wealthsimple as New e-Transfer Participant

Square Adds Tap to Pay on Android to Payment Options in Canada
Today Square launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers across Canada. … READ MORE... about Square Adds Tap to Pay on Android to Payment Options in Canada

Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Financial technology is one of the faster moving sectors in Canada, where startups launch often, innovation is disruptive, and the competition is fierce. … READ MORE... about Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada

Luge Capital Announces $71 Million First Close of Second Fund, Aiming for $100 Million Fund
Luge Capital today announced that it has raised $71 million in the first close of its second fund, Luge Capital Fund II, towards an ultimate fund size of $100 million. … READ MORE... about Luge Capital Announces $71 Million First Close of Second Fund, Aiming for $100 Million Fund

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Innovation
Insurance is often slow to adapt to technological change. In an industry dubbed risk management, it’s no surprise that insurers and underwriting professionals are often wary of the next ‘new thing’. However, technology is reaching a stage where applications of … READ MORE... about Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Innovation

Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech
ZayZoon this month raised $46 million for its "earned wage access" platform. The platform "helps the millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck get by between paydays and plan for the future," ZayZoon cofounder Darcy Tuer says. … READ MORE... about Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech

Digital Ventures Fund Launches with Crosshairs on Blockchain Innovation
When Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending traditional finance. … READ MORE... about Digital Ventures Fund Launches with Crosshairs on Blockchain Innovation

Canadian Fintechs, Investors Reel from NFT Collapse
In a recent discussion at a major technology conference about generative artificial intelligence, the topic of buzzwords arose. In the technology space, we agreed, one constant is change—but change can be anything: good or bad, forward or backward, … READ MORE... about Canadian Fintechs, Investors Reel from NFT Collapse

TAB Bank Enhances Marketing Strategy with Fintel Connect Partnership
Vancouver’s Fintel Connect continues to solidify its position as a trusted marketing partner within the banking industry. … READ MORE... about TAB Bank Enhances Marketing Strategy with Fintel Connect Partnership