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Connect with the best thinkers, leaders and innovators in payments at The SUMMIT

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

FINTRAC, Interac, Ecosystem, Artificial intelligence, Bank of Canada, Payments Canada, Supervision, Automotive Building, Bank, System, Australian Payments Network, Medicine, Growth, IBM

With over 200 speakers and 1,800 in-person attendees, The SUMMIT will be a dynamic and thought-provoking gathering of Canadian and international leaders from across the payment ecosystem.

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With over 200 speakers and 1,800 in-person attendees, The SUMMIT will be a dynamic and thought-provoking gathering of Canadian and international leaders from across the payment ecosystem.
This year, The SUMMIT will explore a wide range of topics central to the future of payments in Canada and around the world, including artificial intelligence, cyber security and faster payments.
Ron Morrow, Executive Director, Payments, Supervision and Oversight, Bank of Canada discussing the evolution of the Canadian payments ecosystem and upcoming changes to retail payments supervision.
The SUMMIT provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn about the latest trends and innovations, while shaping the future of payments in Canada.

Pesa Launches Cost Competitive and Convenient Remittance Services To India

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

Personal Finance, Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Payments, Finance, Fintech, Other Technology, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, FINTRAC, Interac, African, Family, Traction, Cryptocurrency

Pesa , a Canadian cross border financial services provider, announced today its expansion into India following impressive results serving the West African diaspora (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon).

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Pesa , a Canadian cross border financial services provider, announced today its expansion into India following impressive results serving the West African diaspora (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon).
Anyone in Canada can access Pesa’s new India remittance service by signing up or downloading the app via the company’s website .
To support its India expansion, Pesa will hire local payment experts and open an office in India this year.
We are excited to now make our affordable, fast, and secure remittance services available to the Canadian-Indian diaspora,” said Osho.

Canada's Real-Time Rail program resumes with renewed momentum

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

The RTR will reflect Payments Canada's commitment to provide a safe and secure foundation for participants to innovate upon, including a centralized fraud utility service.

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The RTR will reflect Payments Canada's commitment to provide a safe and secure foundation for participants to innovate upon, including a centralized fraud utility service.
"Over the past year, we have reviewed our path forward through engagement and collaboration from our members, regulators and key stakeholders.
We're encouraged by Payments Canada and its members committing to launching the Real-Time Rail, catching Canada up to its G20 peers.
The Real-Time Rail (RTR) will process funds instantly, with more data, resulting in smarter transactions that save small businesses time and money.

Coinbase obtains registration as a Restricted Dealer in Canada

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024

Venrock, CSA, Q&A, Partnership, Peoples Group, Policy, Investment, Ecosystem, Work, CAD, Interac, Cryptocurrency

TORONTO, ON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Coinbase announced it has been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), making Coinbase the first international and largest cryptocurrency exchange to be registered in Canada.

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TORONTO, ON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Coinbase announced it has been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), making Coinbase the first international and largest cryptocurrency exchange to be registered in Canada.
This milestone, following its formal launch in August 2023, reinforces Coinbase’s commitment to Canada as a Go Deep market.
Throughout this process, Coinbase closely collaborated with Canadian regulators to establish a policy framework that serves as a global benchmark.
“This is a significant milestone in Coinbase’s journey in Canada,” said Lucas Matheson, CEO, Coinbase Canada.

RC Show 2024 Releases Sneak Peek at its Dynamic Speaker Lineup

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024

The French Laundry, History, Workshop, Wine, ICAN, Restaurant, THC, Accident, DEI, Interac, Inclusion, Certification, LEVEL, Diversity, Coffee, Cannabis, Interim, Breakfast, Organization, MasterClass, Woman, Philosophy, Food, BDC, Introduction, RC, Happy Accidents, Guinness, Family, Food safety, Wagman, Netflix, Ipsos, Blueprint, CBD, Life, Collection, Management

Learn about the latest innovations, valuable insights, current issues, and discover solutions that will help support the industry going forward.

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Learn about the latest innovations, valuable insights, current issues, and discover solutions that will help support the industry going forward.
RC Show gives attendees access to world-class educational and interactive speaker sessions, workshops and panels over three days, across six stages.
Here’s a taste of this year’s programming highlights and who RC Show is bringing to the table:
Kick off the RC Show Speaker Series with a bang.
Catch her bartending skills live and up-close on the RC Pop-Up Stage April 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

BitMart Partners with Banxa to Launch the World's First Seamless BMX Purchase Service, Jointly Building the BMX Ecosystem

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火曜日, 4月 2, 2024

POLi Payments, Partnership, Launch pad, GBP, Apple Pay, Cryptocurrency and crime, Ecosystem, Fiat, Interac, Cryptocurrency

With the integration of Banxa, BitMart has successfully introduced fiat currency purchasing services for cryptocurrencies to users in over 160 countries and regions.

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With the integration of Banxa, BitMart has successfully introduced fiat currency purchasing services for cryptocurrencies to users in over 160 countries and regions.
Now, BitMart users can directly purchase BMX and over 150 other cryptocurrencies using more than 30 types of fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, etc.
The launch of this new service allows BitMart users to more conveniently exchange fiat currency for BMX.
With the launch of the seamless BMX purchase service via Banxa, the BMX ecosystem has taken another significant step forward.

As two thirds struggle to spot scams, Interac equips Canadians with the 1-2 punch to fight fraud

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024

Boxing, Education, Resource, Fraud, Deception, Interac, Reni, Online shopping

Despite nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) Canadians believing they are familiar with the signs of fraud, only 36 per cent of respondents find scam attempts easy to spot.

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Despite nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) Canadians believing they are familiar with the signs of fraud, only 36 per cent of respondents find scam attempts easy to spot.
With this challenge in mind, Interac is stepping into the ring with Fraud Fighters, a fresh approach to fraud education.
As fraud has become more complex and its indicators less obvious, awareness and education can often be the first line of defence for Canadians to stay vigilant in combatting fraud tactics and attempts.
That's why I'm thrilled to partner with Interac for this one-of-a-kind program to co-host the Fraud Fighters classes and help participants better identify and prevent fraud year-round."

Young adults are prime targets for fraud on social media, but many are too embarrassed to admit they've been a victim of a scam: TD Survey

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024

Social media, Senior, Education, Fraud, Digital Connectivity, Learning, Interac, Identity theft, Human, Credit card, Research, Pressure, Cryptocurrency

As young adults navigate how to manage their finances, many are also finding themselves grappling with heightened concerns regarding financial fraud.

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As young adults navigate how to manage their finances, many are also finding themselves grappling with heightened concerns regarding financial fraud.
"As financial fraud schemes become more sophisticated and difficult to detect, falling victim is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Instead, it's important to remain hyperaware of potential threats and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself from future fraud attempts."
TD Voiceprint: TD VoicePrint™ is a voice authentication technology that allows TD to verify who you are based on your voice.

Interac partners with FACE, Launching Interactive Mapping Tool to Boost Visibility of Black-Owned Businesses Across Canada

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火曜日, 2月 20, 2024

SMB, Black Canadians, Education, Entrepreneurship, Federation, Small business, Interac, FACE, Organization, Map, Consciousness, Heart, Mindfulness, Research, Environment, Partnership

The interactive map will also be beneficial for large-scale business owners looking to diversify their supply chains.

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The interactive map will also be beneficial for large-scale business owners looking to diversify their supply chains.
This tool is part of a new three-year sponsorship with FACE, a Black-led non-profit organization aimed at accelerating wealth creation for the Black community in Canada.
"We are excited to embark on this transformative partnership with Interac," said Tiffany Callender, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FACE.
Together, we aspire to empower and uplift the vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs, promoting inclusivity and driving positive change across Canada."

Canadians have lost confidence in the privacy of their personal data, Interac survey finds

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火曜日, 1月 23, 2024

Artificial intelligence, Legislation, Privacy, Magnetic resonance, Trust, Federation, Interac, Innovation, Language, Organization, Online shopping

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadians feel they have lost control of their personal data.

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TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadians feel they have lost control of their personal data.
Findings from a recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac), published during Data Privacy Week, reveal nearly eight in 10 Canadians (77 per cent) feel their personal data is more exposed than ever before.
"Consumers are increasingly concerned about the privacy and security of their personal data and are dissatisfied with the status quo," said Colette Stewart, Managing Counsel and Enterprise Privacy Lead at Interac.
The majority of Canadians (87 per cent) believe they should have the ability to tell organizations to delete their personal information whenever they choose.