Spring 2021 Issue

Pandemic Tops the List of Disruptors to Watch in 2021, say FCC Economists

The pandemic was undoubtedly the single biggest shock to the Canadian agriculture and food industry in 2020, and its impact will have some lasting effects, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) economics team. “A year ago, we were saying climate change, protectionism and automation had the most potential to not …

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Spring 2021 Issue

Retail Reimagined

An Interview with Shawn Stewart, Senior Vice President, Customer and Triangle, Canadian Tire Corporation By Stephen Shaw Traditional retailers learned a harsh lesson over this past year. Slow to make the transition to omnichannel commerce, they had misread the slow gradual rise in yearly online spending as a sign of …

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Spring 2021 Issue

The Road to Recovery: Supporting Canadian Small Business Owners

This has been an incredibly difficult year for businesses of all sizes, and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been especially impacted. SMEs regularly face numerous costs that account for a considerable amount of working capital, including suppliers, leases and mortgages, and payroll. Most of the time, SMEs …

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Spring 2021 Issue

The Open Banking Opportunity: Inside the Major Benefits

By Staff + White Clarke Group Open Banking is an emerging technology that can help you to grow your business by improving customer experience and retention while reducing operating costs. It aids in creating a straightforward and easy interactive digital experience for customers rather than simply presenting account balances. Before …

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FinTechIndustry Trends

5 Growth Opportunities to Seize in the Fintech Industry in 2021

Frost & Sullivan experts present key trends and strategic recommendations for the global fintech market SANTA CLARA, CA–The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly upended the financial services industry (FSI), but the overall impact it has had around the globe – on people, businesses, and the economy – is massive. The FSI …

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FinTechPOS

Financeit Announces National Partnership with Global Leader Samsung

Fintech to launch first Canadian financing program for Samsung HVAC TORONTO, ON–Financeit, Canada’s leading point-of-sale (“POS”) financing provider in the home improvement sector, announced a new partnership with Samsung HVAC. Centered around providing Canadians with Better Commerce for Better Living, the FinTech market leader will offer its leading fintech solutions …

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POSRetail

Fairstone Financial Partners with Accent Home Furnishings for POS Financing

MONTREAL,QC–Fairstone Financial Inc., Canada’s leading provider of responsible lending solutions for near-prime borrowers, is now the exclusive provider of flexible point-of-sale (“POS”) financing to all Accent Home Furnishings stores. As part of its point-of-sale (POS) retail financing offer, Fairstone is providing Accent Home Furnishings customers with flexible financing options through …

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Industry TrendsInvestment Solutions

Younger, FOMO-inclined adults view social media as source for investment tips

VANCOUVER, BC–Younger adults and those who experience the fear of missing out (FOMO) are more likely to think social media is a good place to find investment opportunities, according to new research from the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). In addition, many younger adults and people who have FOMO say …

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Business Borrowing & LendingEntrepreneursLeadership

BMO Commits $1.2 Million to Help Women-Led Venture Companies Access Financing

Funding supports SheEO programs TORONTO, ON–BMO Bank of Montreal today deepened its commitment to women entrepreneurs and business owners with $1.2 million in funding provided to SheEO, a not-for-profit company which provides financial support to businesses led by women and non-binary people. This financial commitment will allow SheEO to fund …

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Government NewsMarket Research

Half of global citizens risk missing out on governments’ digital services boom due to privacy concerns–EY survey

LONDON, UK–Governments pushing ahead with increased online services run the risk of alienating large numbers of their citizens due to concerns around data privacy, according to How can digital government connect citizens without leaving the disconnected behind? a new EY survey of 12,100 respondents across 12 countries. Conducted by Ipsos …

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