Sebastian Hernandez, Helena Wang, Badr Omrane, Vera Roberts, David Pereyra January 2025 Available as: PDF Designing inclusive and user-friendly digital payment systems is crucial to eliminate barriers faced by users. This research focuses on fostering empathy for and identifying the needs of users who exhibit behaviours that indicate they encounter accessibility or usability barriers in…
CALGARY, AB, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VeriPark, a global leader in omnichannel customer experience solutions for financial services, has partnered with a coalition of leading Canadian credit unions and financial institutions, including First West Credit Union, Prospera Credit Union, DUCA Credit Union, and Coastal Community Credit Union, Together, the coalition aims to drive innovation,…
Canada may need to set aside a historically conservative risk appetite to avoid stifling digital innovation in the regulated banking system, including crypto assets, the country’s top financial services regulator said Wednesday. “If we want to truly encourage innovation, our mindset and our risk appetite for institution entry and institution exit (need to change),” said…
After several years of exploring the possibility of introducing a digital currency in Canada, the central bank is shelving the idea. The Bank of Canada confirmed to CBC News it has shifted its focus away from the idea of introducing a digital Canadian dollar, which could be used for online purchases and money transfers. The…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies in the world – and Canada is playing a leading role in its global implementation. This country has a rich history of AI innovation, world-class postsecondary programs, homegrown AI pioneers and many of the world’s top AI researchers (in 2022 Canada produced more AI publications…
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and RBC recently announced the launch of the RBC FinSec Incubator – a new program that will help emerging fintech and cybersecurity startups meet the complex needs of the financial sector. Since the beginning of time, people have wanted to feel safe and secure. Our ancestors built castles, moats and forts to…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian finance, Wealthsimple has been steadily making waves, positioning itself as a contender for the title of Canada’s next major financial institution. As of the current year, Adam Donski, an expert crypto analyst at Capital Group Wise , delves into the factors contributing to Wealthsimple’s prominence, examining recent developments, partnerships,…