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American Express Brings Contactless Payments To Canada
American Express Brings Contactless Payments To Canada
December 01, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Credit card issuer American Express announced Wednesday (Nov. 30) it is enabling contactless mobile pay for cardholders in Canada that have an Android device. In...

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Payment Method Trends: Canada Edition
Payment Method Trends: Canada Edition
November 18, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Canadian national payments provider Payments Canada just released its Canadian Payment Methods and Trends report for the past year. The report compares, among other things,...

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Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
October 28, 2016  |  International

Vancouver may not be the largest city in Canada, but it packs a mighty startup punch. The city has earned top rankings for its startup...

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Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
October 18, 2016  |  International

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is supporting a new initiative aimed at helping to guide FinTech startups through the complexities of the regulatory framework and provide...

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Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
October 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Nearly half of Canada’s SMEs have applied for some form of financing in recent years. But despite its market size, SMEs are struggling to get...

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Investors Lend New Support To Canada’s AltFin Market
Investors Lend New Support To Canada’s AltFin Market
October 11, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Canadian small business lender FundThrough scored an impressive funding round with investors, reports said on Monday (Oct. 10). The company raised $18.6 million from Scale Up...

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The Smaller The SME, The Higher The Interest Rate
The Smaller The SME, The Higher The Interest Rate
October 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Small and medium-sized enterprises are known for facing tough hurdles in their search for financing, with SMEs considered high-risk among lenders. But a new report...

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Western Union Launches Mobile Platform In Canada
Western Union Launches Mobile Platform In Canada
October 04, 2016  |  Mobile Applications

Western Union, a player in the global payments market, announced on Monday (Oct. 3) the launch of its mobile platform in Canada for domestic and...

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