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3iQ Corp. launching fund that invests in multiple crypto-assets

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By Staff |January 26, 2018

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Crypto app set to launch as market for digital currencies drops

A cryptocurrency app that allows users to store, transfer and exchange five major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, will soon be available for Apple and Android. deVere Crypto, from deVere Group, will be available “in a matter of weeks,” says a company release. Nigel Green, deVere Group’s CEO, says in the release that three trends […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 17, 2018

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BMO SmartFolio reduces account minimum by 80%

Further, clients no longer have to pay the minimum account fee of $60 per year.

By Staff |January 16, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Consumers looking beyond banks for advice: CGI report

Consumers are increasingly leaning toward financial service providers that offer value-added services such as advice, rewards and personal finance management, a report from CGI finds. The report, called “Today’s financial consumer: Open for business,” says banks need to innovate and improve services to compete with more nimble competitors. They can also partner with fintech and […]

By Staff |January 10, 2018

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Financial planning goes robo

Automation has changed investing for many Canadians; now, it’s changing financial planning. Read: What happens when advisors use robos Planswell is the “world’s first financial planning engine,” says a release. The company’s finance and tech experts help Canadians create free financial plans, so they can “maximize their investment potential, minimize their borrowing costs and financially […]

By Staff |January 8, 2018

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Expect clients to adopt financial apps in 2018

Trends for 2018 include financial improvement apps based on behavioral economics and artificial intelligence. Just as consumers track their steps, sleep quality and calories, Mintel Comperemedia forecasts consumers will soon be tracking finances. Read: Lack of savings could delay retirement indefinitely, study finds “We predict that do-it-yourself financial wellness will pave the way for financial […]

By Staff |December 20, 2017

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Cryptocurrency futures are risky, says CSA

Today in a release, CSA reminds dealers and investors of the inherent risks associated with products linked to cryptocurrencies—including futures contracts. Read: Bubble speculation as bitcoin’s rise continues “While these contracts may be traded on regulated exchanges and may be cleared by regulated central counterparties, the fact remains that their high level of risk will […]

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Technology

3iQ Corp. launching fund that invests in multiple crypto-assets

Crypto app set to launch as market for digital currencies drops

BMO SmartFolio reduces account minimum by 80%

Consumers looking beyond banks for advice: CGI report

Fintech app lets Canadians invest spare change

Financial planning goes robo

Expect clients to adopt financial apps in 2018

Cryptocurrency futures are risky, says CSA

BoC warns of risks for clients with mortgages

Will Bitcoin ‘mania’ keep growing?