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Wealthsimple becomes first Canadian FinTech to join SWIFT network

Membership continues Toronto firm’s push into international payments.

Slate’s embedded lending infrastructure was purpose-built for Canada.

Power Corp.’s FinTech investment arm makes first formal foray into secondary investments.

Startups, banks and regulators contend with stressed customers, stalled stablecoin, and accelerated threat timelines.

Wealthsimple, Venn, Brim, and others are now subject to new rules and payment rail access.

Sources say feds poised to deliver on next phase of long-delayed financial data-sharing legislation.

As federal budget nears, leaders see an opportunity for Canada to advance long-awaited priorities.

CEO Dax Dasilva says the pair “fortify two strategically important areas” for the company.

ATB Financial, National Bank, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, Shopify, and Wealthsimple have backed Tetra’s vision.

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.