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Canadian fintechs launch open banking public campaign

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Canadian fintechs launch open banking public campaign

Some of Canada's largest fintechs have launched a campaign to rally public support for government action on open banking and payments modernisation.

Canada's Interac broadens access to e-Transfer service

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Canada's Interac broadens access to e-Transfer service

Canadian debit network Interac is broadening access to its e-Transfer service beyond regulated banks and credit unions, with Wealthsimple the first new player to join.

Payments Canada Summit: open access and open banking

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Payments Canada Summit: open access and open banking

Payments Canada is pushing hard for the government to open up access to the country's payment systems to local credit unions and payment service providers this year, CEO Tracey Black told the organisation’s summit in Toronto on Wednesday.

Payments Canada Summit: navigating the crypto headwinds

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Payments Canada Summit: navigating the crypto headwinds

A panel of industry players and regulators took on the tricky task of unpacking the frantic last year of crypto developments, taking three cataclysmic events – the TerraUSD ad Luna implosion, the collapse of the Celsius network, and the FTX debacle - as jumping off points to explore where the industry is headed.

Big names back new Canadian fintech association

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Big names back new Canadian fintech association

Mastercard, Square and Wise are among the members of a new not-for-profit group pushing for a "whole-of-government" approach to supporting Canada's fintech ecosystem.

Wealthsimple lays off 13% of staff

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Wealthsimple lays off 13% of staff

Canadian digital wealth platform Wealthsimple is the latest fintech to trim its workforce, blaming "market volatility" for the decision to lay off 13% of its staff.

Wealthsimple quits UK market

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Wealthsimple quits UK market

Canadian fintech giant Wealthsimple is pulling out of the UK investment market, transferring its customers to Moneyfarm.

Wealthsimple raises C$750m

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Wealthsimple raises C$750m

Canadian fintech Wealthsimple has hit a C$5 billion valuation off the back of a C$750 million funding round led by Meritech and Greylock.

Wealthsimple achieves $1.5 billion valuation on new fundraising round

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Wealthsimple achieves $1.5 billion valuation on new fundraising round

Canadian robo-advisory firm Wealthsimple has achieved Unicorn status on a CA$114 million investment round led by by TCV, along with Greylock, Meritech, Two Sigma Ventures and existing investor Allianz X

Wealthsimple raises C$100m

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Wealthsimple raises C$100m

Toronto-based online investment manager and trading app Wealthsimple has raised C$100 million in a funding round led by German giant Allianz.

Starling Bank Marketplace welcomes first wave of fintech partners

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Starling Bank Marketplace welcomes first wave of fintech partners

The UK's Starling Bank has inducted the first wave of fintech startups to its Marketplace, providing consumers with in-app access to a cornucopia of third party insurers, pension providers, investment platforms and mortgage brokers.

Robo-advisor Wealthsimple raises C$50m

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Robo-advisor Wealthsimple raises C$50m

Toronto-based online investment manager Wealthsimple has raised C$50 million from Power Financial to fund its growth ambitions in Canada and the US.

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