Head of AML Compliance Solutions @sardine | Previously @synctera @Wealthsimple @gradientspaces 🏳️‍🌈 #community #fintech | she/her

Toronto
Joined November 2013
Lisa Durnford retweeted
The CPPO is proud to share Lisa Durnford has been appointed as the representative for @synctera for its CPPO general member board seat. Welcome Lisa and Synctera! We appreciate your support of the CPPO’s mission to helping the #prepaid industry continue to flourish in Canada.
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
#ICYMI: CPPO member @synctera recently introduced SyncteraPay, a feature that allows its customers to work with any #payment provider and have the transactions centralised and integrated into the Synctera ledger. @ThePaypers has the details: bit.ly/3UqFhqt @AnnaKragie
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
BIG NEWS! 🎉 QueerTech is thrilled to announce the strategic acquisition of Gradient Spaces, marking a new chapter in our journey to empower the 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in the tech industry. bit.ly/4bNij4F #QueeringTech 🌈✨
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
Exclusive: @synctera has launched its embedded banking platform in Canada. #CDNtech buff.ly/3tm0wQM
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“Synctera is well positioned to accelerate our clients’ abilities to build and launch within our evolving regulatory landscape, and to help banks support new entrants and new products in a compliant and reliable way.” Read more about @synctera’s 🇨🇦 launch in @FintechCanada !
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
We’re excited to announce that we are live in Canada! 🎉 🇨🇦 We know that this is just the beginning, there’s a whole lot left to do. But we’re ready for it, and excited to unlock further financial innovation for Canadian businesses and consumers 🚀 betakit.com/synctera-launche…
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Join us on Wednesday, June 21 at @HighlineBeta to hear 2SLGBTQIA+ founders share their entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the hurdles and triumphs they achieved. RSVP at eventbrite.ca/e/uncovering-y…
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I have had the privilege of working with Amanda for a year now 🤩 I’m inspired by her curiosity, appreciate her genuine care for her teammates, and I’m excited to keep building in the crypto ecosystem with her and the @Wealthsimple team! 🚀
Replying to @web3canada
Amanda Wurah is a Sr. Associate for @Wealthsimple with a specific focus on crypto. She believes that the future of the crypto ecosystem in 🇨🇦 is bright and we must continue to advocate for an inclusive digital economy for all. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #WomenofCW3
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Stablecoins offer 24/7 access to funds and virtually instantaneous payments, including across borders. The CSA's notice will chill innovation and competition in payments for Canadians - something Canada desperately needs to avoid.
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Today, the Canadian Web3 Council is calling on the @SenateCA to launch a comprehensive study about how to support and effectively harmonize Canada’s regulatory framework for digital assets.
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URGENT: cold rain tonight & freezing snap overnight. no warming centres. SO people will be sleeping outside in freezing rain all night tonight, with no warmth or dry belongings. Then all day tomorrow will be freezing through the day & snap. OPEN WARMING CTRS NOW. [1/]
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
In addition to educational sessions, @gradientspaces' Founder Program provides mentorship with industry veterans, ending with a final pitch day before a group of investors. betakit.com/gradient-spaces-…
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🚀🌈 The Gradient team has been hard at work launching our second cohort of the Founder Program and I am so excited! Startup founders who are part of the 2SLGBTQA+ community - applications are NOW OPEN so head to the Gradient website to learn more and apply ✨🎉🤩
We are doing it again! 🌈 We just opened applications for the second cohort of the Founder Program and they will close February 7. Learn more and apply by visiting gradientspaces.ca/founder-pr….
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6:30am: the city still won’t open warming centres. forecast shows cold rain starting today nonstop into tmr before it turns into snow & -15 (windchill, which technically doesn’t meet threshold). people are expected to just freeze in cold & wet conditions into the stormy weekend.
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#TransDayOfRemembrance is an important, but often painful day for many in the trans and nonbinary community 💙💗💙 art by @sogayjen 🎨 Remember that you aren't alone. If you're struggling, we're always to support you 24/7 at: thetrevorproject.org/help 📲 #TDOR
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor the memory of the trans people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence. Join us in solidarity and action, today, and every day.
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A note from @Wealthsimple’s Head of Crypto
It’s been an eventful couple of days in crypto, leading to a lot of questions around liquidity, asset safety and other crucial aspects of our business. While this story is still developing, there are a few things I think our clients should know (1/8) 🧵👇
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
We're happy to announce that we will be working with @ComcstSpectacor to define the future of fan loyalty. We were incredibly excited to share this news live at the @Techstars and @LIFT_Labs demo day. This a huge step in pioneering #web3 ticketing future youtube.com/watch?v=JRoLURi0…
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
Incredibly proud of our entire Crypto team for launching the first regulated Staking platform in Canada! 👏 We continue to push the boundaries of crypto innovation and have lots more in store :)
That’s right — staking is officially here. Use your crypto to help the network, and get rewarded with more crypto. Up to 4% back to be exact. New to staking? Ask us anything. Our Head of Crypto (@dajmeri) has the answers. 👇
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Lisa Durnford retweeted
That’s right — staking is officially here. Use your crypto to help the network, and get rewarded with more crypto. Up to 4% back to be exact. New to staking? Ask us anything. Our Head of Crypto (@dajmeri) has the answers. 👇
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