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BMO invests in arts-focused AI lab at University of Toronto
From the Tech newsletter: The bank aims to educate employees and understand the human impact of technology.
Capital One funds accelerator tackling financial stability
Innovative Financial Health will use the support to help startups develop solutions that address a growing issue.
BMO repurposes Toronto FC’s field for youth teams
The bank brings its professional and community sponsorships together as part of its brand mission to “grow the good.”
EQ Bank keeps it simple
The digital-only bank, looking to compete with others in the space, talks about its benefits in a way the average Canadian can understand.
Advertising Week 2019: MasterCard’s take on ‘Marketing 5.0′
How the brand’s CMO has been building a multi-sensory strategy for the future.
Easy Financial looks to the future
The non-prime lender moves away from approval times and interest rates to drive awareness for its financial solutions.
Consumer concerns about the risks of AI persist
A report from TD shows Canadians believe the tech is being developed too quickly and want more control over their data.
CIBC Run for the Cure keeps its ‘promise’
This year’s campaign builds on a successful call to action to maintain engagement in a challenging fundraising space.
Many Canadians value data security more than money
A survey shows protecting personal data and identity are enough of a concern to make them wary of convenient digital tools.
Are banks ready for a future of open banking?
Andrew Au argues regulatory changes could spell opportunity for banks (or leave them vulnerable to competition).
Belairdirect tags in Georges St-Pierre
The insurance brand hopes the fighter’s recognizability will add to the stories it is telling in its new platform.
HSBC brings a robot to a Toronto branch
The bank is deploying Pepper to reduce wait times, educate clients and improve their in-branch experience.
Many Canadians plan to switch finance firms
A survey shows more digital options have empowered consumers to shop around for options that meet their needs.
National Bank wraps an eyesore in an inclusive message
The financial institution turns construction on a new head office into an opportunity to remind people of its core values.
Inside the remaking of a Toronto fintech company
Koho, now controlled by Portag3 Ventures, takes inspiration from Wealthsimple’s “playbook” in charting a new path to growth.
