Oaken Financial offers attractive deposit rates, but its true significance lies in its contribution to Fairstone Bank's net interest margin. This episode unpacks how Oaken's "no fees" and "no minimum balance" approach strategically gathers cost-effective, stable deposits, fueling Fairstone's higher-yield alternative lending operations.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

EQB Inc. balances ambitious growth with a strong capital position, evident in its 14.1% CET1 ratio as of Q1 2025. "Canada's Challenger Bank" manages rapid expansion in lending alongside prudent risk management, including recent increases in impaired loans. Its "fortress balance sheet" is key for navigating economic uncertainties and sustaining growth.For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast delves into Sylogist's strategic shift towards a SaaS-driven business model, analyzing the challenges and opportunities of this transition.

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This podcast delves into Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFi, analyzing the deal's terms, the strategic rationale for both companies, and the implications for investors and the Canadian cryptocurrency market.

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This podcast explores the ins and outs of Mogo Inc., a Canadian fintech company. We delve into their business lines - Wealth, Lending, and Payments - and analyze their strategic moves in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast delves into Nuvei's transition from a publicly traded company to a private entity, examining the motivations behind the move, the implications for its future, and what it means for the fintech industry.

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This podcast explores Snowflake's evolution from a cloud data warehouse to a broader data platform, including its expansion into AI, applications, and data collaboration.

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This podcast explores Lightspeed's focus on serving sophisticated small and medium-sized businesses, analyzing the unique needs of these merchants and how Lightspeed's platform and strategic direction are tailored to capture this valuable market segment.

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This podcast focuses on CrowdStrike's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance threat detection and prevention, including an exploration of its generative AI assistant, Charlotte AI.For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast explores Softchoice's successful transition from a traditional IT hardware reseller to a leading provider of software and cloud solutions, analyzing the strategic decisions and financial impacts of this transformation

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