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Fintech · Industry & Markets · Analysis

When Chequing Beats Investing: What a C$13.8-Billion Valuation Signals

Canada's biggest consumer fintech has raised up to C$425 million at a C$13.8 billion valuation. The most telling number is that chequing now outpaces investing for new accounts.

October 29, 2026
Funding · Venture Markets · 2017

Singapore’s Most-Funded Startups of 2017 (so far)

Though tech startup investment is in decline across Asia, a new report from Tech in Asia should offer some hope for startups in Singapore looking for funding.

August 17, 2017
Fintech · Wealth & Investing · 2017

Wealthsimple CEO Takes 2016 Techvibes Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Wealthsimple launched just over two years ago, and already the Canadian company is rolling out their robo-adviser services across the United States. That’s only part of the reason why CEO Michael Katchen just took top honors as Entrepreneur of the Year at the Techvibes 2016 Canadian Startup Awards.

March 8, 2017
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