FinTechSummer 2023 Issue

Manulife Securities continues to advance technology platform

OAKVILLE, ON–Manulife Securities, a company of Manulife Investment Management, announced enhancements to its advisor experience with Envestnet’s Unified Managed Platform. “As a leading provider of holistic wealth advice in Canada, we feel both a responsibility and a privilege to offer the most robust technology possible to our advisors and clients,” …

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Industry NewsSummer 2023 Issue

Info-Tech Research Group Reveals Its LIVE 2023 IT Conference Keynote Speakers

Info-Tech LIVE provides attendees with practical insights to drive technology-led transformations, impact business outcomes, and accelerate their professional careers TORONTO, ON–Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has announced some of the highly anticipated keynote speakers who will be headlining its annual three-day conference, Info-Tech LIVE. The event, …

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Capital MarketsFinancial InstitutionsSummer 2023 Issue

Equitable Bank continues funding diversification

TORONTO, ON–Equitable Bank has completed an offering of €300 million of legislative Covered Bonds due May 28, 2026 (the “Covered Bonds”). The bonds were issued under the Bank’s Global Legislative Covered Bond Programme, which recently increased in size from a capacity of $2 billion to $3 billion, reflecting the growth …

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Consumer BankingLoyaltySpring 2023 Issue

Why Customer-Centric Pricing Is Fundamental to Acquisition and Retention

By Greg Demas President at Nomis Solutions As competitive forces, the economic environment and rapidly evolving consumer expectations continue to transform the banking industry. Attracting and building customer relationships is no longer a game won by presenting low rates and fees on a visually-pleasing website. The banking industry has sunk …

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FinTechSpring 2023 Issue

ILIXIUM: Seamlessness With Security

by Michael Brooke ILIXIUM was founded in 2010 in the United Kingdom. It’s part of the Payen Group Company, an intelligent cross-border payment solutions business. Their core beliefs are Collaboration, Innovation and Process Simplification. ILIXIUM works hard to remove barriers, increase player acceptance and deposits, and help its customers grow …

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CybersecurityPaymentsSpring 2023 Issue

Biometric payments appeal to nearly half of Canadians but data security remains top of mind

by Kristina Logue, Chief Financial Officer, Payments Canada New technology and innovations in the payment space are transforming the way Canadian consumers and businesses make and process payments. According to data from Payments Canada’s annual Canadian Payment Methods and Trends Report, Canadian businesses are writing fewer and fewer cheques while …

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Industry NewsSpring 2023 Issue

Banks in Canada Support Canadians Affected by Alberta Fires

TORONTO, ON–Banks in Canada have pledged support to organizations providing on-the-ground relief and help to those affected by fires in Alberta that have devastated communities in the province. To support Albertans, several banks are collecting financial donations in bank branches for Canadian Red Cross relief efforts and making corporate donations …

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AppointmentsSpring 2023 Issue

Walmart Canada announces senior executive changes to support strategic initiatives

MISSISSAUGA, ON–As the company continues to transform to help Canadians save money and live better, Walmart Canada is pleased to announce recent senior executive leadership changes. These changes will help the company deliver on priority initiatives to accelerate growth and, most importantly, to support the customer experience. (left to right) …

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FinTechSpring 2023 Issue

Finastra and Plaid announce collaboration to give account holders streamlined access to fintech apps

The integration simplifies the account verification process via open APIs, creating a more secure and efficient customer experience LAKE MARY, FL–Finastra announced that Plaid, the leading open finance provider, is now integrated within Finastra’s Fusion Digital Banking platform. The partnership, delivered via Finastra’s FusionFabric.cloud open APIs, provides financial institutions of …

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Business BankingFinTechPayments

Float Takes On Canada’s Big Banks With The Launch of Its Next Generation Corporate Card

TORONTO, ON–Float, one of Canada’s fastest growing fintechs, announced the release of Float Cards 2.0, its next generation of corporate cards, providing Canadian businesses with more flexibility and control over managing team spending, all while reducing administrative headaches and the risk of fraud. Float’s newest corporate cards, available in both …

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