While banks win on capital, startups win in technology, says #CSMEBF17
If you ever want to feel out of place, try wearing plaid to a banking conference. That’s initially how I felt when I walked…
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RBC piloting service that allows clients to connect with investment advisors over video
A new digital solution from RBC aims to connect bank clients with investment advisors in real time. RBC clients can use the…
#VentureOut gives startup founders tips for creating inclusive workplaces
In the tech world, there seems to be a conference for everyone; whether you’re interested in FinTech, health, marketing —…
Today in company updates: LendingArch, Wealthsimple, mobileLIVE, Traction on Demand
In the past month, several FinTech startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Les participants au salon Founders Lounge nous exhortent à adopter la diversité sans victimiser les femmes
Founders Lounge, une série de MTL NewTech qui convie les fondateurs et cofondateurs à échanger sur leur expérience d’affaires,…
Founders Lounge panel says Canadian tech community should embrace diversity without victimizing women
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Founders Lounge, an MTL NewTech event series that invites founders and co-founders…
Alterna Bank partners with Lendful on Canada’s first “end-to-end” digital mortgage platform
Ottawa-based Alterna Bank launched what they call Canada’s first end-to-end digital mortgage platform. The bank partnered…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.68: Koho goes live
Host Drew Ogryzek opens the show with some special mentions and giveaways! Scott Bellware presents a Ruby Microservices workshop…
With IBM partnership, SecureKey enters next phase of developing secure digital identity network
Toronto-based SecureKey is partnering with IBM to develop a digital identity network based on IBM’s blockchain technology.…
With $50,000 in crowdfunding, Hardbacon hopes to make the average Canadian a stock market pro
Startups are disrupting every industry imaginable, with FinTech being a space that no one could disagree needs shaking up.…
#BCTechSummit puts Vancouver at the centre of the global tech stage
An extravaganza of innovation, big business, earnestness, and not an insignificant dose of hype once more arrived at the landmark…
With over $1 million already processed, Koho launches publicly to “win Canada” from Big Five banks
When last we checked in with Koho, the Vancouver-based FinTech company was fresh off a new round of funding from Power Financial…
Wealthsimple’s Mike Katchen says Canadian entrepreneurs need more “naive ambition” to find global success
At TechTO’s recent Best Of TechTO event celebrating the city’s entrepreneurs, Mike Katchen, CEO of Wealthsimple,…
Scotiabank donates $2 million to UBC for cybersecurity research
Scotiabank announced a $2 million donation to the University of British Columbia (UBC) to accelerate cybersecurity and financial…
Today in company updates: Intellijoint Surgical, Dozr, Flexiti Financial, Exact Imaging
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, getting industry approvals, and more.…