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The Brits And Canadians Loosen FinTech Regulations
The Brits And Canadians Loosen FinTech Regulations
February 23, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Startups in the financial technology space have typically had a long and arduous process for getting their businesses off the ground, due to restrictive finance...

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eCommerce Force Behind Canada’s Warehouse Boom
eCommerce Force Behind Canada’s Warehouse Boom
February 10, 2017  |  Retail

Canada’s Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust, the country’s largest multitenant industrial landlord, expects that eCommerce will make up a significant portion of its portfolio in...

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Bank Of Nova Scotia Focuses On New Digital Technology
Bank Of Nova Scotia Focuses On New Digital Technology
February 03, 2017  |  Banking

Scotiabank, Canada’s third-biggest lender, announced that it was implementing new digital technology aimed at helping the bank cut its operating costs and increase revenue. With...

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LendMart Opens For SME Lending Business In Canada
LendMart Opens For SME Lending Business In Canada
February 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new alternative lending service for SMEs is launching in Canada. LendMart announced Tuesday (Jan. 31) that it is rolling out its small business financing...

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Voice-Activated Tracker: Dr. Siri, M.D.
Voice-Activated Tracker: Dr. Siri, M.D.
January 24, 2017  |  Voice Activation

It turns out the human voice isn’t just for ordering replacement detergent from your Amazon Echo or sending a text message hands-free while driving. Voice...

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Ban Be Gone: Walmart, Visa Reach Deal On Canadian Credit Cards
Ban Be Gone: Walmart, Visa Reach Deal On Canadian Credit Cards
January 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Walmart ended a fight with Visa, paving the way for customers in Canada to pay with Visa credit cards again. According to a report by Bloomberg,...

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For Manufacturing, Factoring Is The Alternative Lender
For Manufacturing, Factoring Is The Alternative Lender
January 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Banks are stingy with cash when it comes to lending to SMBs. In Canada, one alternative lender, Bibby Financial Services, sees opportunity where banks may...

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FinTechs In Canada Getting Lots Of VC Love
FinTechs In Canada Getting Lots Of VC Love
January 04, 2017  |  Investments

Canadian financial technology companies backed by venture capitalists reached a level not seen in nearly two decades, despite a slowdown of investment dollars flowing into...

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