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Canada’s former open banking lead joins FinTech startup Brim Financial

Abraham Tachjian to serve as Brim’s regulation chief as federal open banking framework remains in progress.

Executives from Wealthsimple, Borrowell, and others remember leader and open banking advocate.

Canada’s FinTech market demands access, support, and partners willing to move with startups.

Jaded from years of waiting, FinTech players hope Carney’s UK track record translates into domestic policy action.

Calgary startup’s product aims to modernize company-run plans amid wobbly stock market.

The move comes amid challenging VC fundraising market conditions.

Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.

Leaders of Canadian Fintech, CLA, Financeit, LendCare, others look to back FinTech startups with $20-million fund.

Float CEO argues Canada’s reluctance to implement open banking is hurting SMBs.

Deputy Minister of Finance says “we need to recalibrate our levers” regarding banking innovation.

FinTech VC adds finance leader from Georgian with plans to hire an investor in Calgary.

Plus: Shopify has a new CTO, Benevity has a new CEO, and Sagard poached from Georgian.

Bootstrapped Nova Scotia startup to boost Celero’s annual card volume to $26 billion across North America.

Plus: Vancouver says goodbye to INNOVATEwest after welcoming Web Summit.

Deal reportedly values PureFacts at $250 million.