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M&A | Aug 29, 2025 Desjardins’ $1.67B Guardian Capital Deal Expands Canada’s Asset Management Reach As reported on Aug 28, 2025 by the Investment Executive, Desjardins buys Guardian for $1.67 billion in an all cash deal that boosts scale, fintech investment, and global ambitions.  It's one of the largest Canadian asset management deals in years. 

AI Partnership | Aug 29, 2025 IG Wealth and InterVal Bring AI Powered Valuation Tools to Canadian Entrepreneurs On August 28, 2025, IG Wealth Management and Canadian fintech interVal announced a new partnership to help small and medium business owners measure company value and identify opportunities for growth. The collaboration strengthens IG’s advisory network by embedding

Consumers will have to start paying duties like tariffs on all online orders of less than $800 shipped directly to their doorstep.

Consumer debt is near an all-time high, and there are signs that an increasing number of borrowers are struggling to pay their monthly bills.

M&A | Aug 28, 2025 Wealthsimple Strengthens Trading with Fey’s AI Powered Research Tools On August 27, 2025,  Wealthsimple announced the acquisition of Fey, a Montreal-based investment research startup founded in 2021 that built its reputation on elegant design and advanced AI trading tools. The financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed but it puts

Federal student loan borrowers' options for repaying their debt have dramatically changed — with more shifts to come. Here's what to know.

Crypto | Aug 28, 2025 Trump Media and Crypto.com Push Cronos into Corporate Finance On Aug 26, 2025, the Trump Media & Technology Group, Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp (SPAC). announced the launch of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy Inc., a new treasury firm designed to acquire, hold and actively manage large reserves of the Cronos

Pop star Taylor Swift recently got engaged to football player Travis Kelce. Here’s what shoppers need to know about her ring.

Competition | Aug 28, 2025 Rotman is Hosting A Debate to Test If Corporate Oligopolies Are Limiting Canada's Growth On October 8, 2025, the Rotman School of Management will host an in person debate on one of the most contested questions in Canada’s economy: Are Canada’s so called oligopolies standing in the way of a

What if your backup power source was as portable and modular as the gear you use every day? That’s exactly what the team behind StarBatt Mini set out to build. Designed by engineers and brought to life through crowdfunding, this ultra-compact, swappable battery system raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter and is now gaining traction with creators, photographers, and travelers worldwide. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman speaks with Alex, co-founder of StarBatt, about the journey from idea to fully funded campaign. Coming from a background in sales and marketing, Alex teamed up with his mechanical engineer partner to tackle one of the most overlooked problems in portable tech: reliable, flexible power. You’ll hear about: How Alex validated demand for StarBatt Mini before launch The marketing strategy that attracted backers early […]

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Aug 27, 2025 Canada is preparing for the launch of “Consumer-Driven Banking” in early 2026. This promises to be a system that will give people more control over how their financial data is shared. The main goal is to replace current risky practices, including screen scraping, with safe, consent-based data exchange. The government has made

Experts shared tips on how student loan borrowers can get help with their debt, amid a myriad of recent changes and disruptions to the lending system.

President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on mortgage fraud allegations. Here's what to know about the issue.

Aug 27, 2025 Putting a child through higher education is an expensive affair. The average annual tuition fee is over $7,000, with some fields like dentistry exceeding $24,000 per year. That’s not including books and living expenses like transportation, accommodation, food, and healthcare, so saving money early is key. A registered education savings plan (RESP)

Travelers could score discounts on high-end items like watches and clothing by buying overseas. However, the strategy comes with risks.