Zenbooks co-founder launches OpenSME to rally Canadian small businesses behind open banking
Accountant-turned-advocate Eric Saumure wants Canada to get open banking right for small business.
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Accountant-turned-advocate Eric Saumure wants Canada to get open banking right for small business.
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