Karsten Wenzlaff, Advisor
August 26th, 2025
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Sam Altman Leaves OpenAI’s Safety Committee
AI Governance | Sep 17, 2024
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More Independent Safety Governance With Power to Halt Releases
In a recent OpenAI post titled 'An update on our safety and security practices', it was announced that CEO Sam Altman has resigned from the Safety and Security Committee, presumably to give the committee greater autonomy in the face of mounting criticism of the company's safety procedures by U.S. lawmakers and former executives.
Safety Committee
The committee was established in May 2024 to assess the potential safety risks associated with OpenAI's artificial intelligence models, such as GPT-4 and the latest LLM, Strawberry (with PhD -level reasoning). Critics are concerned about Altman's outsized influence over the company's direction as CEO and the claim of prioritizing faster development over AI safety. This comes as regulatory scrutiny is ramping up. In July, a group of U.S. senators wrote a letter pressuring OpenAI to make safety and transparency a top priority.
See: Worldcoin Launches ‘World Chain’ for Human ID.
Also, early this year, several OpenAI employees in charge of AI safety, especially those who deal with long term risk reduction just 'quit' saying safety concerns were losing priority. There's also an August 2024 'Letter from OpenAI Whistleblowers' written by members of the technical and policy teams. Having said all this, skeptics are still concerned about the independence of the newly shaped committee, and concerns over the company's ultimate goals given the recent surge in lobbying activities that has increased it's budget almost 3x since the start of the year.
The restructured Safety and Security Committee will now be led by Zico Kolter (professor from Carnegie Mellon University) with additional members including Adam D’Angelo (CEO of Quora), and Paul Nakasone (retired U.S. Army General). The revamped committee will have more independence, and perhaps more importantly, more power. It now has the authority to delay or halt the release of AI models if safety concerns arise, a significant shift in OpenAI’s internal governance.
More Independent Safety Oversight
With Altman’s departure from the SSC, the committee is now chaired by Zico Kolter, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, alongside other external members like Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, a retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone, and Nicole Seligman a former EVP and General Counsel of Sony Corporation. The redesigned committee will arguably be more independent. It also has now powers with the authority to delay or halt the release of AI models if safety concerns arise.
See: Whistleblowers Accuse OpenAI of Illegally Restrictive NDAs
Blog post quote:
The Safety and Security Committee will be briefed by company leadership on safety evaluations for major model releases, and will, along with the full board, exercise oversight over model launches, including having the authority to delay a release until safety concerns are addressed.
Outlook
Altman leaving the Safety committee is a step in the right direction but how truly independent the revamped committee will be has yet to be seen.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Balance Integrates Coinbase as a Staking Provider
Balance | Sep 16, 2024
Balance Partners with Coinbase to Offer Seamless ETH Staking
Canada's largest digital asset custodian, Balance, has announced Coinbase's integration into its Balance Yield product. This partnership expands Balance's range of services for digital assets with a high return. Going forward institutional clients can stake Ethereum (ETH) directly from their wallets without having to worry about losing ownership or incurring unnecessary counterparty risk.
- The Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) was used for the integration with just a few of lines of code, demonstrating the platform's effectiveness.
- The validators at Coinbase are renowned for their 99% uptime and perfect track record of preventing slashing and duplicate signing.
- Balance has considerably increased the scope of its institutional staking services and currently maintains digital assets valued at over $2.5 billion.
See: Balance Invests $10M to Launch Trust Company in Canada
Vladimir Li, CTO at Balance:
"CDP’s plug-and-play solution made it beyond easy for us to integrate Coinbase as a staking provider on our custody platform."
Closing Outlook
As staking grows in the digital asset ecosystem, this integration will highlight Balance's leadership in providing scalable and safe staking solutions to its customers!
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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AI Leaders and White House Discuss Energy Infrastructure
AI | Sep 13, 2024
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AI Tech Leaders and U.S. officials discuss expanding energy needs and infrastructure solutions to support rapid growth
Yesterday, top executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other tech giants met senior U.S government officials at the White House to discuss the energy infrastructure requirements to support the quickly expanding AI industry. New large scale data centres are needed along with updating the energy infrastructure to ensure energy demands are inline with supply.
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Post meeting, the White House announced the formation of an interagency task group to simplify data centre expansion across the United States and accelerate licensing procedures. The Energy Department also plans to produce a study later this year to evaluate the impact of data centre energy use and provide suggestions to meet the rising electricity demand.
Nvidia’s Call for Collaboration
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the significance of public-private cooperation to meet the enormous energy demands and that the development of AI was akin to a new industrial revolution which would require new energy solutions. The need for AI processing capacity is still growing, especially now that Nvidia's Blackwell processor is going into mass production.
OpenAI’s Infrastructure Strategy
OpenAI announced plans to spend tens of billions of dollars in U.S. data centre infrastructure with up to 40,000 jobs may be created by these investments. The business underlined the risk of lagging behind other countries like China, which is also making significant investments in AI infrastructure, and stressed the significance of these investments in order to preserve American leadership in AI.
OpenAI released in a statement:
“OpenAI believes infrastructure is destiny and that building additional infrastructure in the US is critical to the country’s industrial policy and economic future”.
Renewable Energy and National Security
A major theme at the meeting was the national security risk of falling behind with inadequate energy infrastructure, thus limiting important AI breakthroughs. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power are critical solutions that can help meet energy needs while addressing environmental concerns. The Energy Department wants to support data centre operators with loans, grants, and tax credits to promote sustainable and dependable energy sources.
See: Bitcoin’s Energy Blueprint for the AI Revolution
Closing Outlook
In a bifurcating world, the importance of increased cooperation between government and AI executives is more important than ever, if the United States wants to remain at the forefront of AI innovation without sacrificing national security and environmental concerns. Next up will be moving talks into practical action plans to advance AI and energy infrastructure development in the U.S.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Compliant Marketing: How to Avoid SEC Fines
Compliance | Sep 11, 2024
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Fintech Insights for Navigating the SEC Marketing Rule
The Marketing Rule was created in December 2020 and now the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up enforcement. The SEC just fined nine investment advisors a total of $1.24 million for using deceptive advertising and omitting key disclosures when relying on third-party ratings and client endorsements. The marketing rule is the biggest modification in decades and is intended to improve investment advisor advertising standards and ensure that investors get fair, accurate, and transparent information. Fintech companies, especially those offering financial services, need to understand and follow these new regulations to avoid regulatory fines.
Why the SEC Marketing Rule Matters
The SEC 2020 Marketing Rule (430 page PDF) is regarded as one of the biggest modifications in many years. The previous solicitation and advertisement laws had not been touched since the 1960s/70s, so updates were long overdue given the introduction (and importance) of social media, digital marketing, and other forms of online communication including texting. The rule incorporates principles-based standards, which are more adaptable and suitable to the quickly changing marketing environment of today where firms use performance advertising, third-party ratings, and testimonials (to name a few techniques).
Important Provisions
- The Marketing Rule broadens the definition of advertising to include both direct and indirect communications that promote investment services. This covers both conventional and digital communication techniques, such as social media postings and brochures and newsletters.
- Advisors must provide performance data in a fair and balanced way. Using false information about timelines, selecting just the best outcomes, and omitting to mention risks are in violation of the rule. To comply with requirements, businesses must report performance over regular time periods in a way that allows investors to make informed decisions.
See: Can AI Truly Replace Human Financial Advisors?
- Testimonials and endorsements can be used but with restrictions. Disclosures must make it clear if there are any conflicts of interest and whether the testimonial provider was paid for their services. To avoid misleading potential investors, transparency is crucial.
- If an adviser uses a third-party rating in its marketing materials, clear disclosures about the rating process, the rating provider's name, and financial arrangements must be provided. This is to ensure that third-party ratings are trustworthy and not influenced by incentives.
- Firms must keep all records of advertising and communications with clients including conversations online (i.e., email, text etc), so the SEC can audit firms' effectively.
Examples of Good Marketing Practices
1 - Truthful and evidence-based claim: An adviser clearly shows performance outcomes across standardized periods (e.g., 1, 5, and 10 years) and discloses any associated risks, such as market volatility or potential losses. The performance data is supported by records that can be verified by the SEC, if required.
- The adviser avoids cherry-picking performance outcomes, allowing investors to make educated decisions based on fair, transparent, and balanced facts.
2 - Clear use of testimonials: A client testimonial is used with full disclosure that the individual is a current client who was rewarded for their recommendation. The commercial also emphasizes possible conflicts of interest and the fact that previous performance does not guarantee future results.
See: How to Use Influencer Partnerships to Boost Your Business’s Social Media Marketing
- The adviser is transparent about being paid for the work and and conflicts, which complies with the need to properly disclose important facts.
3 - Accurate 3rd party ratings: An adviser provides a third-party rating from a reputable agency and provides a detailed note that includes the assessment methodology, duration of the review and whether or not the advisor was paid for it.
- The advisor ensures that investors can fully understand the contest and trustworthiness of the rating, which is in line with the SEC's need for openness and transparency.
Examples of Bad Marketing Practices
1 - Misleading or false performance claim: An adviser promotes "top-performing" funds for a three-month period without disclosing that the success was due to an temporary anomaly in the market and that the long term performance were much lower.
- The adviser deceived prospective investors by cherry-picking performance and failing to present a fair and balanced image, so failing on transparency too.
2 - Improper use of testimonials: An advisor gives an amazing client endorsement that implies the advisor's services guarantee profits. They also don't disclose that they were paid for the endorsement.
- Failure to disclose compensation, risks, and potential conflicts of interest is misleading and in violation of the SEC's marketing rule.
See: SEC Adopts New Climate Disclosure Rules, Excluding Scope 3
3 - Inaccurate third-party ratings: An advisor advertises a third-party rating but does not disclose the rating criteria or mention that the business was compensated for services.
- Misleading and lack of transparency. Did not disclose the rating process and may mislead them about this advisor's credibility.
Best Practices for SEC Compliant Marketing
- Be Transparent. Always state any payments, and make sure your advertisements do not mislead or omit important information.
- Be Fair and Balanced. Present both the risks and possible rewards of your services.
- Continuous Monitoring. Update your compliance processes on a regular basis, and include any new SEC guidelines or clarifications.
Closing Thought
With the SEC concentrating on marketing compliance, fintech businesses should assess their marketing strategy to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Why Meaningful Consent Is Key for Fintechs Post-Facebook Ruling
Data Privacy | Sep 10, 2024
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What fintechs can learn from Facebook’s privacy breach
Yesterday, Philippe Dufresne, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, issued a statement welcoming the Federal Court of Appeal's ruling in Canada's Privacy Commissioner vs Facebook (Meta). The court found that Facebook violated Canadian privacy laws by failing to secure meaningful consent from users and not adequately safeguarding their personal information.
See: 2023 Data Privacy in North America – Year in Review
This lawsuit was triggered because Facebook enabled the app "thisisyourdigitallife" (TYDL) between November 2013 and December 2015 to access not just user data but also data from users' friends without their permission, which was ultimately sold to Cambridge Analytica for political profiling - 50 million profiles in total. While the case centers on social media, it offers critical lessons for fintechs that handle sensitive financial data, as consumer protection and data privacy regulations tighten.
Top 3 Takeaways for Fintechs
1. Prioritize Meaningful Consent
Facebook failed to obtain clear and meaningful permission. The companies privacy regulations failed to ensure user's (and their friends) understood how their data would be used. Transparency is top priority for fintechs. They need to make sure users clearly understand what they are agreeing to when they share their personal and financial information.
- Keep privacy rules simple and uncomplicated. Eliminate 'legalese' that might confuse users.
- Make sure that consent is explicit (they know exactly how their data will be used) especially when sharing financial information. Users must also be able to cancel consent so it must be retractable.
- Notify users regularly of any changes to the data usage policy, and update consent when new services or partners are introduced.
2. Implement Robust Data Safeguards
Strong security measures are required by law and essential for financial technology companies, as financial data is extremely sensitive. The court determined that Facebook had not sufficiently protected user data, especially when sharing it with other programs.
See: Privacy and Crypto Shaken as Telegram’s CEO Arrested
- Vet third-party suppliers' privacy policies and make sure they will follow your data protection rules as part of your comprehensive due diligence process before exchanging data with them.
- Implement automated and manual checks to ensure that third parties are consistently adhering to the agreed upon data security standards.
- Use layered/robust security methods, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and other measures that prevent data breaches and safeguard reputation.
3. Accountability for Third-Party Data Use
The lawsuit exposed Facebook's failure to sufficiently oversee third-party apps that use its platform (like TYDL), which sold the inappropriately obtained data to Cambridge Analytica (the scandal).
- Conduct regular privacy and security audits to make sure all third-party providers handling user data are meeting compliance standards.
- Use explicit and enforceable data protection terms in contracts with third parties. Be sure to include consequences for non-compliance.
- Give users clear information about how their data will be shared with third parties, and allow them to limit or remove access.
Why It Matters
By learning from Facebook’s mistakes, fintechs can stay ahead of tightening regulations, protect their customers, and foster trust in a competitive quickly changing environment.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Ilya Sutskever’s AI Startup SSI Secures $1 billion
Funding | Sep 5, 2024
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SSI Raises $1 Billion to Prioritize AI Safety
As reported by Reuters, Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), founded by Ilya Sutskever, has raised $1 billion from prominent investors like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz to develop AI systems that exceed human intelligence while placing safety first. This occurs at a time when an increasing number of AI executives and researchers are leaving powerful roles at Google, OpenAI, and others to focus on the development of ethical and responsible AI.
Signals Shift in AI Industry
SSI's $1 billion round reflects an increasing understanding that AI needs to be regulated, and if unchecked for much longer, there will be problems that require immediate attention. With this kind of funding in-hand, SSI can focus on safety long-term without having to worry about commercializing a quick product to survive. SSIs mission is pretty clear. That is ensure that superintelligent AI remains aligned with human values, rather than rushing into markets without the appropriate protections.
See: U.S. AI Safety Institute Strikes MOUs with Top AI Firms
Sutskever and SSI are not alone in their efforts to improve AI safety. Several high-profile AI leaders have left their positions at large companies pushing the limits of AI to focus more on safety and responsible AI research, such as:
- Geoffrey Hinton (Canadian) 'Godfather of AI' left Google in 2023 so he could talk more openly about the possible dangers of artificial intelligence, adding his voice to the increasing chorus calling for more responsible AI and voicing concerns about the risks of AI systems developing faster than safety nets could keep up with.
- Dario Amodei was vice president of research at OpenAI before co-founding the AI safety firm Anthropic. Anthropic was founded in response to concerns expressed by Amodei and others with the rapid commercialization of OpenAI. The company aims to develop AI systems with enhanced alignment and safety features and has received a lot of attention for their commitment to ethical innovation.
- Jan Leike (former co-leader of OpenAI's Superalignment team) also left the firm to join Anthropic. These departures revealed a growing internal conflict within OpenAI between the speed of development and AI safety.
- AI pioneer Stuart Russell has long advocated for ethical AI through his work as a professor at UC Berkeley and the author of Human Compatible.
Investors Hedge Risk and Regulatory Pressures
See: U.S. AI Safety Institute Strikes MOUs with Top AI Firms
Notably, OpenAI investors, Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, have also backed SSI highlighting the tension in the AI space. Such a dual investment strategy is hedging their risk by The conflict in the AI sector is brought to light by this dual investment approach. Investors are hedging their risks by funding businesses that place a high priority on safety while also encouraging progressive innovation. Striking a balance between safety and innovation in the wider AI industry is becoming more important for large players including firms like NVIDIA creating some short term volatility.
Governments are starting to create and implement regulations that oversee the creation and application of AI systems, particularly those that communicate with the general public. Examples of leading AI regulations that are shaping global AI governance include:
- European Union AI Act - The most extensive AI law to date is the European Union AI Act. A risk-based framework for AI systems is proposed by the EU's AI Act, which divides AI applications into many groups according on risk tolerance (e.g., high-risk, restricted risk). Stricter regulations, such as obligatory risk assessments, transparency requirements, and human supervision, will be necessary for high-risk AI systems. Global guidelines for AI governance are anticipated, especially in the areas of consumer safety, privacy, and protection.
- U.S. AI Executive Order and Congressional Hearings - The United States is currently developing its AI rules. Executive orders supporting responsible AI development have been issued by President Biden's administration, with an emphasis on national security, equity, and privacy protection. The idea of creating a government agency or licensing system to oversee sophisticated AI systems is gaining traction in the United States, especially in relation to domains like algorithmic decision-making and face recognition.
See: Responsible AI in Finance: CFTC’s New Framework
- China's AI Governance and Ethical Guidelines - China has been working quickly to create a legislative framework for AI, with a dual focus on ethical and national security. The nation has enacted laws governing AI algorithms, especially those applied to online material and recommendation systems. China's legislative framework places a strong emphasis on social cohesion and security, requiring AI development to be in line with the nation's strategic objectives, which include responsible innovation and the protection of the public interest.
What It Means for the Future of AI
As government, industry and society at large demand greater responsibility towards the development of safer AI systems globally, there will likely be further bifurcation in the market between companies focused on rapid commercialization and those prioritizing safety. SSI's $1 billion backing propels it to the forefront of this effort.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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How Fintechs Can Drive Financial Literacy in November
Financial Literacy Month | Sep 4, 2024
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Fintechs Can Play a Leading Role in Promoting Financial Literacy!
To strengthen financial literacy in Canada, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) launched financial literacy month (FLM) back in 2011 and continues to lead a national campaign to engage organizations across private, public, and the non-profit sectors to encourage financial education and resilience every year. This November is Financial Literacy Month.
One of the main theme's this year is "Money on your mind. Talk about it!" to help break the taboo around talking about money. As leaders and influencers in fintech, we all play an important role in shaping how Canadians manage, interact with, think about, and of courese talk about money and their finances.
See: 10 Eye-Opening Financial Literacy Statistics
Financial technology companies are uniquely positioned to provide Canadians with the tools, information, and resources they require to improve their financial well-being. As tech continues to transform how we manage our money, it is more important than ever to ensure that all Canadians, regardless of financial knowledge and background, are prepared to make educated and smart decisions about money.
3 Ways Fintechs Can Get Involved this November to Make A Difference
1. Boost Financial Literacy Education On Your Platform
You may already have a wide range of financial resources and tools on your platform. This November, encourage visitors to explore these educational features that can provide valuable information around budgeting tools, credit score monitoring, saving options, debt management, and tailored financial insights that align with your community and platform design and tools. If you're stuck for time and don't have many educational resources on your website, you can draw from the various free tools and resources available on the FCACs website. Or share the latest FCAC financial well-being survey results to help inform.
One idea is to create digestible content in a series that you can regularly share throughout the month of November to help customers understand critical financial literacy issues and concepts. If your platform can deliver data-driven personalized advice to users that would be amazing. For example, analyzing spending patterns and recommending tips on reducing expenses or how to optimize budget planning. This type of content can also be delivered through quizzes or challenges where the results help guide customers towards better financial habits.
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2. Promote Open Conversations About Money
Host a virtual event or webinar and encourage your network to participate in an FLM campaign by sharing their own stories, challenges, or tips on social media using the hashtags #MoneyOnYourMind and #FLM2024. Perhaps participants can share their financial achievements and how they did it. You could incentivize participation with rewards and discounts or perks on your platform. Feature the top stories through your network and social channels to help inspire others. Engage with other influeners or financial experts to discuss and host Q& A sessions.
3. Support Financial Literacy for Underserved Communities
Traditional financial services remain out of reach for many Canadians. Fintechs can be crucial in closing this gap by creating resources and tools that specifically help underprivileged or marginalized populations.
See: FCAC Survey Results on Canadian's Financial Well-Being
Collaborate with NCFA Canada and others to develop and disseminate instructional materials that are available to all Canadians, including those who might not have access to conventional financial institutions. Offer them free access to your platform's premium features during FLM along with financial management resources.
Let's Boost Financial Literacy in Canada!
As a Fintech, you're in a great position to lead the way in encouraging financial literacy this November. By incorporating education into your platform, connecting with your user base through events or social media, and removing barriers for underprivileged groups, you can contribute to a future in which every Canadian feels competent managing their finances.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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