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Borrowell raises $6.4 million in operating and loan capital from Power Financial, Equitable bank(BETAKIT)
The big name today is financial giant Power Financial, which also invested in Wealthsimple’s $30 million Series A.
Richard Linklater Tells Us Why He’s Glad He Got Downsized(WEALTHSIMPLE)
The Oscar-nominated director of Boyhood talks to Wealthsimple about the blessings of bad jobs, not caring about money, and, yeah, getting laid off. (sponsored)
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Tangerine and Ryerson University partner to open FinTech incubator in Toronto(BETAKIT)
The new Ryerson Tangerine Thinkcubator, which will be dedicated to providing space for startups working on FinTech and mobile connected workforce solutions.
Samsung Pay reveals latest figures, draws international expansion roadmap(FINEXTRA)
Samsung has five million registered users and processed over $500 million in transactions in the first six months since its launch in South Korea and the US.
Mike Katchen says BMO tried to build its own Wealthsimple to compete in growing FinTech market(BETAKIT)
In a sit-down with The Disruptors co-host Bruce Croxon, Wealthsimple’s CEO Mike Katchen talked about the appeal of FinTech startups to the general public, and the inevitable increase of FinTech partnerships.
500 Startups Launches A Pair Of $25M Funds Focused On India, FinTech(TECHCRUNCH)
500 Startups currently has over 80 FinTech investments that have made over the past six years, including investments in CreditKarma and Flywire.
Why I launched my FinTech firm in London NOT Silicon Valley(EFINANCIAL)
Freddy Kelly says London is young and hungry.
The bank that FinTech built: Number26 and TransferWise team up to reinvent banking(VENTUREBEAT)
The partnership will give Number26 customers in-app access to a cheap international money-transfer service.