Payfare defends Fiserv acquisition deal from minority shareholder dissent ahead of vote
The payments processor said undervaluation and conflict of interest claims were “misleading.”
FinTech
Wealthsimple launches margin trading feature for eligible users
FinTech company provides resources to help users navigate risks associated with margin investing.
Big in Japan: Nuvei acquires Paywiser’s Japanese subsidiary in Asia-Pacific market push
Acquisition includes licence allowing Nuvei to process payments across all major networks in the country.
OneVest closes $29-million CAD Series B led by Salesforce Ventures to fuel US expansion
FinTech startup aims to hire 100 employees over the next year.
Intuit is focused on letting the builders build
Greg Coulombe is hiring the next generation of technologists.
Plutera Capital buys Hardbacon’s assets out of bankruptcy following 2024 shutdown
Newly launched affiliate marketing firm aims to restructure and transform the former FinTech startup.
Street Context acquired by American market intelligence firm BlueMatrix for undisclosed amount
Combined company will integrate authoring, financial data, and consumption analytics into one platform.
Former Plooto CEO Hamed Abbasi on trial for alleged sexual assault
Abbasi’s trial began this week at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.
Float raises $70-million Series B CAD led by Goldman Sachs
Funding will be used to broaden product suite and attract talent.
The biggest tech questions of 2025
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Shakepay bolsters regulatory standing with CIRO membership
First Québec-based crypto exchange to earn investment dealer status.
California-based loan collection platform Eltropy acquires Lexop for undisclosed amount
Combined company to continue operating in both California and Montréal.
Bench had a crazier holiday break than your startup
Bench acquired by Employer.com three days after abrupt Dec. 27 closure.
Thomson Reuters acquires American tax automation software SafeSend for $600 million USD
SafeSend integrates with various tax preparation products, including Thomson Reuters’s own UltraTax CS.
Fiserv to acquire Payfare in $201.5-million CAD deal after swiping its DoorDash business
Pending transaction follows Payfare’s share price plummet and strategic review in September.