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Canadians Like Mobile Payments, Citing Convenience
Canadians Like Mobile Payments, Citing Convenience
September 22, 2016  |  Payment Methods

New research released by Moneris Solutions revealed that there is a growing interest in mobile payments among Canadians. By 2030, it’s expected that cash purchases will...

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Nordstrom Is Venturing North
Nordstrom Is Venturing North
September 16, 2016  |  Retail

The department store market is booming in Canada. Nordstrom is about to open its first store in Toronto, and the nation’s Hudson's Bay has just...

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Walmart To Ban Visa Cards From 16 Stores In Manitoba Next Month
Walmart To Ban Visa Cards From 16 Stores In Manitoba Next Month
September 15, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Walmart’s fight with Visa in Canada is getting a little uglier, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that Walmart will stop accepting cards from Visa...

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Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada Shutter Marijuana SMB Accounts
Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada Shutter Marijuana SMB Accounts
September 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Marijuana-related SMEs in Canada got hit with some bad news over the weekend. Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada announced they will no longer provide banking...

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In Canada, SMB Shifts Signal Big Bank Challenges
In Canada, SMB Shifts Signal Big Bank Challenges
August 29, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Up north, SMBs are looking beyond the "Big Five" for banking business. CFIB’s Doug Bruce details the trends and challenges that lie before the biggest...

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UnionPay Comes To North America With Merchants Now Accepting QuickPass In Canada
UnionPay Comes To North America With Merchants Now Accepting QuickPass In Canada
August 17, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

UnionPay International announced on Tuesday (Aug. 16) that several daily-spending merchants in Canada will start accepting UnionPay mobile QuickPass, marking the debut of the service...

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Canadian Vending Machines To Accept Mobile Payments, Including Apple Pay
Canadian Vending Machines To Accept Mobile Payments, Including Apple Pay
August 09, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Vending machines in Canada are getting high-tech, and they have Apple Pay and PayRange to thank. On Monday (Aug. 8), the Canadian National Vending Alliance (CNVA) announced...

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Trulioo’s Digital Identity Footprint Expands To Brazil
Trulioo’s Digital Identity Footprint Expands To Brazil
June 21, 2016  |  International

Canadian-based identity verification company Trulioo announced on Monday (June 20) the expansion of its business opportunities through The Fintech Mission to Brazil program. The initiative,...

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Toronto’s Rising Digital Star
Toronto’s Rising Digital Star
June 17, 2016  |  International

As the third largest technology hub in North America, Toronto gaining recognition as a go-to destination for its innovation, diverse and talented workforce, and expectation...

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