Gary Schwartz, President of the CLA, Is On a Mission to Bring “Open Banking” to Canada
Canada’s lending ecosystem is often viewed through a fragmented lens, where FinTech companies, financial institutions, and “alternative lenders” each play a unique and distinct role. Gary Schwartz, the president of the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA), however, doesn’t quite see it that way.
Shaken, but Not Shattered – The Outlook for VC Funding in Canada in 2021
But it is not all doom and gloom in the Canadian startup scene, thanks to a quite mature and well-developed VC ecosystem. This article will take an early look at the state of the Canadian VC landscape in 2021, coming on the heels of a year unlike any in living memory.
Canada Retail Trends in 2021 – A Story of Hope and Despair
COVID 19 dealt a body blow to the Canadian retail sector in 2020. This is the “new normal” and it will continue to influence retail trends across Canada (and much of the globe) for the foreseeable future. Here are the top retail trends to look forward to in Canada in 2021.
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Eyeing Survival Through Merger, Will It Work?
It is finally happening. Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) are moving forward to merge their business operations.
Looking ahead into the Travel Industry 2021
I was in the audience of a virtual Israeli Tourist Board presentation. To their credit hospitality industry in general and government tourism authorities from around the world, in particular, are doing their best so that we won’t forget how amazing travel is!
Latest in Travel Tech Trends, from the Consumer Electronics Show 2021
Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the tech industry's largest, most prestigious annual event wrapped up last week. Normally the last sentence would contain the words "in Las Vegas". This year it took place at an 'all digital venue'. Yet, the mood was positive, the speakers were enthusiastic and the participants, optimistic. Numerous new and improved technologies/gadgets/ways...
Care by Volvo and the Changing Face of Automobile Ownership
One of the first subscription services to be offered in Canada comes from Volvo, and is called Care by Volvo. Launched in 2018, the program has been received positively by potential Volvo owners.
Execs from Loblaws and IKEA to startups discuss how to grow, scale and expand
Lots of companies are trying to figure out how they can tailor e-mail messages or customize the kind of advertising they serve to specific segments of their target market. While that makes sense in general, it should be part of a phased approach
Why VCs See Digital Challenger Bank NorthOne As A Wise Investment
NorthOne is competing at a time when the data shows considerable opportunity for new entrants to the financial services industry. According to Digital Banking Report’s Challenger Bank Analysis, which was released last month, more than 80% of consumers likely to switch financial providers within three years.
