LinkedIn's 2018 list of Canada’s most sought-after startups is out, and it's no surprise that technology is leading the pack. Each of the top five startups on the list is tech related, and
Published on: September 6th, 2018
Meagan Simpson
@megesimpson
By Startup Canada Staff Industry association Startup Canada honoured eight entrepreneurs, businesses, and support organizations from across Ontario on Wednesday night, as part of its fifth annual Startup Canada awards. The winners of
Published on: June 20th, 2018
ITBusiness Staff
@itbusinessca
Social media can be a valuable tool for executives looking to boost their company's public profile - and Twitter Canada managing director Rory Capern has a list that proves it. In a June
Published on: June 12th, 2017
Eric Emin Wood
@ericewood
"Innovation" is a favourite buzzword in the halls of both financial services and technology firms, but it's following in the latter's footsteps that's helped Toronto-based online investment management service Wealthsimple Inc. succeed in
Published on: February 3rd, 2017
Eric Emin Wood
@ericewood
At the recent Fireside Conference held just outside Bancroft, Ontario, top Canadian fintech venture capitalist Christian Lassonde shared some insights into the mindset of a venture capitalist (VC). Focusing on fintech, Lassonde has invested in
Published on: September 23rd, 2016
Karim Kanji
@karimkanji
If you believe the hype, everything is being Uber-ized. But has financial technology had its Uber moment? That was the topic of discussion at one of the Economist Summit’s panels earlier this week
Toronto-based online investment service Wealthsimple is extending its services to financial advisors by launching an automated platform designed especially for them, the company announced today. For a nominal fee, Wealthsimple for Advisors allows
Published on: May 24th, 2016
Eric Emin Wood
@ericewood
An online investment service, a retail management platform, the IT department of Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and one of Canada's leading banks are among the tech-oriented nominees being recognized for
Published on: April 4th, 2016
Eric Emin Wood
@ericewood
For much of the past decade, the biggest Canadian names in self-directed investing have included online brokerages and startups like Wealthsimple and Questrade. But as TD Bank Group illustrates, some traditional Canadian banks
Published on: January 14th, 2016
Eric Emin Wood
@ericewood
Online investing and wealth management service Wealthsimple announced it has acquired ShareOwner Investments, Canadian's first automated investment manager - a company that has been in business since 1987. ShareOwner, founded by a University of Windsor finance professor,
Published on: December 2nd, 2015
David Hamilton
@davidwroteit
