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Purpose Financial buying small biz lender Thinking Capital

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By Staff |March 9, 2018

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Canada’s banks collaborate to combat cyber risks

More than half (52%) of executives in the Canadian financial services sector believe that cybercrime is likely to be the most disruptive economic crime over the next two years, finds a report by PwC Canada. Read: BoC warns of risks for clients with mortgages But despite the heightened awareness of cyber risks, banks still face […]

By Staff |March 6, 2018

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How to use bitcoin to purchase goods

Here's a look at a single bitcoin transaction in the U.S.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 27, 2018

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IFIC launches new fund data collection and reporting platform

The IFIC has announced the launch of its new cloud-based data collection and reporting platform for investment fund sales, assets and fund attributes.

By Staff |February 20, 2018

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CEO optimism hits record high, while small business takes feds to task

A record-breaking 88% of Canadian CEOs are optimistic about their companies’ prospects for revenue growth, and 72% believe global economic growth will improve over the next 12 months, finds PwC’s CEO survey. Despite NAFTA concerns, 88% of Canadian CEOs say they still consider the U.S. a top choice for growth, followed by China (53%), the […]

By Staff |February 12, 2018

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CFP designation goes digital

Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) is launching digital credentials for CFPs: a digital certificate and digital badge have replaced the paper certificate and annual seal that CFPs previously received. The digital credentials include confirmation of a CFP’s certification status, details of what sets a CFP apart and an overview of how the designation is earned. […]

By Staff |February 12, 2018

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Members appointed to OSC’s fintech advisory committee

New members have been appointed to the OSC’s fintech advisory committee (FAC), which advises OSC staff on developments and trends in the fintech space, as well as the unique challenges encountered by innovative businesses in the securities industry. Read: Investing in fintech? Firms cite regulatory as a barrier to evolving Members are: The FAC meets […]

By Staff |February 7, 2018

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4 tech predictions for business

With the growth of all things digital, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), securing assets is a key concern for business. “Security breaches are now a matter of ‘when’ rather than ‘if,'” says Paul Struthers, executive vice-president and managing director of Sage Canada, in a release. He says companies must have […]

By Staff |January 31, 2018

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Technology

Purpose Financial buying small biz lender Thinking Capital

Canada’s banks collaborate to combat cyber risks

How to use bitcoin to purchase goods

IFIC launches new fund data collection and reporting platform

Global fintech investment tops US$31 billion in 2017: KPMG

CEO optimism hits record high, while small business takes feds to task

CFP designation goes digital

Members appointed to OSC’s fintech advisory committee

Evolve Funds to launch blockchain ETF

4 tech predictions for business