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Claire Brownell

Reporter

Claire Brownell covers the future of finance. Her beat includes financial regulation, fintechs and cryptocurrencies, with a focus on how banks and other financial services companies are adapting to technological change. She specializes in data-driven journalism and investigations. She was previously associate editor of reports and rankings at Maclean’s, and an award-winning tech reporter and feature writer at the Financial Post.

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Articles by Claire Brownell

Big banks ramp up startup investments after a post-pandemic lull

https://thelogic.co/news/banks-ramp-up-venture-investing/

By Claire Brownell | Nov 5, 2025

Canada's Big Six and Desjardins poured US$177 million into startups in the first eight months of the year, a major increase from 2024

Ottawa just moved oversight of open banking to the Bank of Canada

https://thelogic.co/news/bank-of-canada-open-banking-budget-2025/

By Claire Brownell | Nov 4, 2025

The shift will make it easier for fintechs to get accredited under the new framework aimed at giving people more control over their financial data

A Canadian flag flies in front of a tall black pole, surrounded by towering buildings.

Sovereignty, data, control: The key takeaways from The Logic Summit 2025

https://thelogic.co/news/the-logic-summit-2025-takeaways/

By Catherine McIntyre, Claire Brownell, David Reevely, Murad Hemmadi, Joanna Smith and Chaimae Chouiekh | Nov 3, 2025

Macklem says the Bank of Canada isn’t overdoing it on tariffs

https://thelogic.co/news/macklem-says-the-bank-of-canada-isnt-overdoing-it-on-tariffs/

By Claire Brownell | Nov 3, 2025

The central bank governor says policymakers are better equipped than central bankers to reverse a tariff-induced economic hit

ALT: Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem gestures with his hands in front of an orange and green screen as he speaks at The Logic Summit. He is wearing a black suit.

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Banking watchdog increases crypto exposure limits for lenders

https://thelogic.co/briefing/banking-watchdog-increases-crypto-exposure-limits-for-lenders/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 31, 2025

Wealthsimple cranks up the pressure with new funding and $10B valuation

https://thelogic.co/news/wealthsimple-cranks-up-the-pressure-with-new-funding-and-10b-valuation/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 28, 2025

The $750-million in new investment for the fintech comes with high expectations for growth

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Robinhood’s acquisition of WonderFi delayed until first half of 2026

https://thelogic.co/briefing/robinhoods-acquisition-of-wonderfi-delayed-until-first-half-of-2026/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 27, 2025

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Loon raises $3M, acquires CADC Canadian-dollar stablecoin from Paytrie

https://thelogic.co/briefing/loon-raises-3m-acquires-cadc-canadian-dollar-stablecoin-from-paytrie/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 27, 2025

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Trump pardons Canadian Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao

https://thelogic.co/briefing/trump-pardons-canadian-binance-co-founder-changpeng-zhao/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 23, 2025

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Wealthsimple hits $100B target 3 years early

https://thelogic.co/briefing/wealthsimple-hits-100b-target-3-years-early/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 22, 2025