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Canada Goose Commits to Keeping the Planet Cold and the People on It Warm with Launch of HUMANATURE

Brand Announces Purpose Platform and Unveils Its Most Sustainable Parka to Date

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) introduces HUMANATURE, its purpose platform that unites its sustainability and values-based initiatives. This purpose commitment is embedded across every aspect of the company’s operations. Keeping the planet cold through its Sustainable Impact Strategy, and people warm by honouring and invigorating communities, prioritizing philanthropic endeavors and building culture through the arts. HUMANATURE is the driving force of Canada Goose’s enduring purpose commitment.

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“The role of business has evolved – in today’s world, driving meaningful change is just as important as the bottom line,” said Dani Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose. “We are steadfast in our commitment to strengthening our communities, protecting our planet and working towards a future for generations to come. Since 1957, we have been trusted to protect people from the elements and to keep them warm; now, through HUMANATURE, we are taking warmth to an even deeper societal level.”

Keeping the Planet Cold

Canada Goose has a decades long tradition of being a sustainably led company with its lifetime warranty and commitment to making its core products in Canada. The brand unveiled its Sustainable Impact Strategy in April, building on these core values and outlining its vision for the future. The brand continues to transform the way it does business – with sustainability at the forefront, while remaining dedicated to its function-first design.

In January 2021, Canada Goose will debut its most sustainable parka to date, the Standard Expedition Parka. The Standard, inspired by the iconic Expedition Parka, will help set the standard for the future of outerwear at Canada Goose. The Standard is made from recycled and undyed fabrics, lining and interlining, 100 per cent responsibly sourced down and reclaimed fur. The Standard Expedition Parka exemplifies the brand’s strategy and commitment to sustainability; the design generates 30 per cent less carbon, based on footprint, compared to the in-line Expedition Parka.

“Innovation is at the core of everything we do. Our approach is driven by constant improvement – testing, learning, improving – while ensuring we deliver on our commitment to quality and functionality. We innovate for the betterment of our consumers and our planet,” said Woody Blackford, EVP, Product of Canada Goose. “We’ve turned our commitments into action in under a year. The Standard Expedition Parka is just the beginning for where we will take the brand.”

Sustainable Impact Strategy	Commit to net zero direct and indirect (Scope 1 and 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 Achieve 100 per cent RDS Certification by 2021 Commit to 90 per cent bluesign® approved products by 2025 Eliminate single-use plastics in all Canada Goose owned or controlled facilities by the end of 2020
Standard Expedition Parka	Canada Goose’s most sustainable parka to date, made from recycled and undyed fabrics, lining and interlining, 100 per cent responsibly sourced down and reclaimed fur. The Standard Expedition Parka generates 30 per cent less carbon, based on footprint, when compared to the in-line Expedition Parka.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)	Canada Goose joined the SAC, alongside over 250 sustainability leaders across the industry. SAC provides a suite of sustainability measurement tools included within the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout the brand’s supply chain.
Polar Bears International (PBI)	The people, wildlife and landscapes of the North are of vital importance – what happens there affects the global population. Since the launch of the Canada Goose PBI collection 13 years ago, the brand has contributed more than $3.5 million to the organization.
Students on Ice (SOI)	SOI and Canada Goose have a shared mandate of inspiring and catalyzing initiatives that contribute to global sustainability, diversity and inclusion; the epitome of HUMANATURE.

Keeping People Warm

For decades, Canada Goose has built a reputation for warmth. The lifestyle brand’s apparel enables human survival in the outdoors – whether its snow, rain, wind or cold – so that people can thrive in the elements and focus on the experience at hand. Drafting off this legacy, HUMANATURE will now galvanize Canada Goose’s approach to its longstanding social initiatives.

“Canada Goose is engrained in the global community and the cultural zeitgeist. We celebrate people and artists around the world, spanning continents, mediums and industries, including filmmakers, designers and visual artists,” said Penny Brook, CMO of Canada Goose. “Our passion for communities, both outside and within our brand, is strongly represented in HUMANATURE – and further reinforces that it is a mindset and a way of being.”

Canada Goose Resource Centre Program	What began as the donation and delivery of left-over Canada Goose fabric and materials to Inuit communities in the North, has expanded to also include the donation of repurposed parkas, many upcycled from the Canada Goose warranty program. The parkas will keep Northern communities warm, while keeping the planet cold and deliver against its sustainability commitments.
Project Atigi	This annual social entrepreneurship project was born in the North. Canada Goose partners with Inuit designers to create capsule collections, with proceeds benefitting Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national voice of Inuit in Canada. To date, the brand has donated over $175,000 to ITK.
Response Program	At the onset of COVID-19, Canada Goose pivoted from manufacturing parkas to medical gowns and scrubs, doing its part to protect the people who protect us. The company donated 14,000 units across Canada and 20,000 units to Mount Sinai in New York. As of Fall 2020, Canada Goose delivered more than 2.5 million additional units, all produced at cost, to address both provincial and federal contracts.
Inclusivity	Canada Goose embraces diversity in all its forms and definitions, striving to remove barriers to create an inclusive culture and equitable workplace where everyone can live authentically. To further embolden this, the brand’s Inclusion Advisory Council is a unified body that acts as thought leaders and advisors on matters of inclusion within the internal community.
HUMANATURE Pass	The HUMANATURE Pass is a benefit available to full-time corporate Canada Goose employees. This one-hour, weekly pass encourages employees to set aside time during business hours to connect with nature. The program also benefits retail employees who receive a complimentary jacket and accessory in lieu of the pass.
Underrepresented Voices in Film	Canada Goose connects people through stories. Part of its six-decade journey has been spent on film sets, playing a supporting role in the magic of making movies, acting as a warm companion on a cold set. Canada Goose celebrates underrepresented voices and how they transport storytelling to screen. Canada Goose has delivered $350,000 in bursaries and awards to support underrepresented voices across the film industry.
In Residence	In Residence is a program by the community, for the community. The brand provides local artists with a global stage to share their story and express the spirit of their community through dynamic installations in-store, bringing HUMANATURE to life.
Northern Art Program	Canada Goose has pursued a rich art program in its global retail locations. The program is focused on elevating Canadian and Arctic narratives, prioritizing Inuit art that expresses the kinship between person and land – the ultimate representation of HUMANATURE. With over 275 artworks on display in over 25 stores, the Canada Goose Northern Art Collection is now the largest retail collection of Inuit art in the world.

To learn more about HUMANATURE, visit the HUMANATURE page.

About Canada Goose

Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada in 1957, Canada Goose has grown into one of the world’s leading makers of performance luxury apparel. Every collection is informed by the rugged demands of the Arctic and inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship. From the coldest places on Earth to global fashion capitals, people are proud to wear Canada Goose products. Canada Goose is a recognized leader for its Made in Canada commitment, and is a long-time partner of Polar Bears International. Visit www.canadagoose.com for more

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“Than and Now” by Aoudla Pudlat in Canada Goose’s Mall of America Store (Photo: Business Wire)

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“Story Tree” by Alex Fisher and Qavavau Manumi in Canada Goose’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre Store (Photo: Business Wire)

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“Sedna and Young” by Pootoogook Jaw in Canada Goose’s Paris Store (Photo: Business Wire)

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Organicell Announces Additional Site for Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Zofin™ for Treatment of COVID-19

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. (OTCBB: BPSR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of regenerative therapies, announced today that it is now enrolling patients at an additional site, Larkin Hospital North located in Hialeah, Florida for its Phase I/I clinical trial for the use of its Zofin™ therapeutic in treatment of COVID-19.

This multi-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase I/II clinical trial is being conducted to investigate the safety and potential efficacy of intravenous infusion of Zofin™ for the treatment of moderate to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) related to COVID-19. The study will be enrolling 20 participants. As of November 17, 2020, several patients have already begun treatment at Larkin Hospital South, located in South Miami, Florida.

“The addition of this clinical trial site is another step towards determining whether to apply for FDA approval for the use of Zofin™ as a COVID-19 treatment, and increases our capacity for participating patients in order to finalize this clinical trial by year’s end,” said Albert Mitrani, Chief Executive Officer of Organicell.

“To date, we have successfully enrolled several patients who have begun treatment in this trial, with no reported serious adverse events. We are looking forward to continued progress as we enroll additional patients in the coming weeks. Most of all, we are eager to begin enrollment at Larkin Community Hospital North this week,” said Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet, Infectious Disease Specialist at Alternative Research Associates and Larkin Community Hospital.

“We are excited to sign on Larkin Hospital North as a second clinical trial site. We look forward to working with their research team as we advance our trial for using Zofin™ to treat moderate to severe acute respiratory syndrome due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani, Chief Science Officer of Organicell.

About Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc.:

Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that harnesses the power of nanoparticles to develop innovative biological therapeutics for the treatment of degenerative diseases. The Company’s proprietary products are derived from perinatal sources and manufactured to retain the naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent. Based in South Florida, the Company was founded in 2008 by Albert Mitrani, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani, Chief Science Officer. To learn more, please visit https://organicell.com/.

About Larkin Hospital

Larkin Community Hospital is an integrated healthcare delivery system accredited by the Joint Commission with locations in South Miami, Hialeah and Hollywood, Florida. Our network of acute care hospitals provides a complete continuum of healthcare services, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, home health agencies, Skilled Nursing facilities, Rehab centers and Assisted Living facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward County. To learn more, please visit http://larkinhospital.com/.

About Zofin™:

Zofin™ is an acellular biologic therapeutic derived from perinatal sources and is manufactured to retain naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent. This product contains over 300 growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines as well as other extracellular vesicles/nanoparticles derived from perinatal tissues. Zofin™ is currently being tested in a phase I/II randomized, double blinded, placebo trial to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of intravenous infusion of Zofin™ for the treatment of moderate to SARS related to COVID-19 infection vs placebo.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain of the statements contained in this press release should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. We remind you that actual results could vary dramatically as a result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: potential issues related to our financial condition, competition, the ability to retain key personnel, product safety, efficacy and acceptance, the commercial success of any new products or technologies, success of clinical programs, ability to retain key customers, our inability to expand sales and distribution channels, legislation or regulations affecting our operations including product pricing, reimbursement or access, the ability to protect our patents and other intellectual property both domestically and internationally and other known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors. Specific information included in this press release may change over time and may or may not be accurate after the date of the release. Organicell has no intention and specifically disclaims any duty to update the information in this press release.

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Grown Rogue Prepares to Launch Nitrogen Sealed Flower Jars in Michigan While Continuing Bay City Expansion; Commences Sungrown Sales and Expands Indoor Facility in Oregon; Grants Options and Issues Shares

MEDFORD, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a multi-state cannabis company with operations and assets in Oregon and Michigan, is excited to announce the pending launch of its Certified Fresh Nitrogen Sealed Jars—designed to ensure fresh, connoisseur-quality premium cannabis—into the Michigan market. Improvements at the Bay City facility, operated by the Company’s Michigan partner Golden Harvests, LLC, continues with the construction of an additional 2,000 sq. ft. flowering room and dedicated cloning and genetic housing rooms to increase vegetative area to support the additional flowering canopy. Also, sun grown sales in Oregon are commencing after a successful harvest and the Company is completing the final build out of its Medford facility with the addition of 2,500 sq. ft. of flowering canopy.

Grown Rogue is launching its Certified Fresh Nitrogen Sealed 3.5 gram Jars at select Michigan retailers providing consumers with three popular cultivars to choose from; Rogue OG, Strawberries & Cream and White Cookies. Grown Rogue’s unique jars contain hand selected flower that are vacuum sealed and nitrogen injected, similar to their patented pre-roll process to remove oxygen that degrades flower while locking in maximum freshness and terpenes. Strong retail and consumer demand are leading the Company to expand the number of cultivars and accounts in which the jars will be available over the coming months.

“We are excited to launch our Nitrogen Sealed Jars into the Michigan market,” said Obie Strickler, Grown Rogue’s Chief Executive Officer. “Many retailers have been transitioning more of their business to pre-packaged flower so this is a perfect time to bring our nitrogen sealed jars to the Michigan market allowing us to control the quality and freshness consumers have come to expect from the Grown Rogue brand. Our flower is not only pre-packaged, but nitro sealed to lock in freshness so consumers can be confident that when they ‘pop the top’ on one of our jars the flower will be certified fresh.”

In Oregon, Grown Rogue recently completed a record sun grown harvest. The Company grew 18 unique cultivars at its two farms which are in the process of being dried, cured and trimmed. Initial sun grown sales are commencing with an expected average price of US$900/lb, which is an increase of 30% over the average price point for the 2019 sun grown harvest. Grown Rogue has also entered into strategic pre-sale contracts in which vendors have paid the Company up front for future sales between US$800 and US$1,000 per pound. The Company is also completing the build out of its indoor facility in Medford, OR, which will add 2,500 sq. ft. of flowering capacity while increasing veg capacity from 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,400 sq. ft. The buildout is expected to be completed by the end of January 2021. Grown Rogue estimates that the additional growth will deliver US$1M of incremental revenue on an annual basis, with a buildout cost of approximately US$200,000 and variable margins on the additional sales anticipated to exceed 60%.

The Company has also announced that it has issued a total of 240,908 common shares to certain directors and employees of the Company relating to amounts owed for services rendered. In addition, the Company issued 25,000 common shares to an existing member of Golden Harvests, LLC in connection with the extension of the next payment of cash and shares owed under the terms of the option agreement with Golden Harvests, LLC, as previously announced on August 11, 2020. The above mentioned common shares were issued at a price of $0.11 per share. The Company has also granted options to purchase an aggregate of 200,000 common shares of the Company (the “Stock Options”) to an employee. The Stock Options are exercisable at a price of $0.15 per share for a period of four years from the date of issuance. The common shares described above and the common shares underlying the Stock Options are subject to a four month hold period expiring on March 19, 2021.

Insiders of the Company received an aggregate of 210,908 common shares of the Company. The Company has relied on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in section 5.5(b) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such insider participation.

About Grown Rogue

Grown Rogue International (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a vertically-integrated, multi-state Cannabis family of brands on a mission to inspire consumers to “enhance experiences” through cannabis. We have combined an expert management team, award winning grow team, state of the art indoor and outdoor manufacturing facilities, and consumer insight based product categorization, to create innovative products thoughtfully curated from “seed to experience.” The Grown Rogue family of products include sungrown and indoor premium flower, along with nitro sealed indoor and sungrown pre-rolls and jars.

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This press release contains statements which constitute “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward‐ looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company into Michigan and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward‐looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on www.sedar.com.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward‐looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward‐looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the Company’s financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; (iii) the Company’s growth strategy and operating strategy; and (iv) the declaration and payment of dividends. The words “may,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the risk disclosed in the Company’s Form 20-F and 6-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

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Visa Expands Fast Track Program to Enable Next Generation of Fintechs to Rebuild the Global Economy

Visa adds new Partner Toolkit and Visa Ready Fintech Enabler certification to Fast Track program

Fast Track program grows 360% year-over-year, supports accelerating industries including digital wallets, financial inclusion, business-to-business (B2B) and digital currency payments

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The COVID-19 pandemic has created major financial challenges for businesses and consumers alike. As money management becomes increasingly digital, fintechs play a pivotal role in helping to restore and rebuild the global economy. To provide increased support for the ecosystem, Visa (NYSE: V) today announced two new components of its fintech Fast Track program:

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1. A rich Partner Toolkit to help fintechs accelerate their growth and better serve their customers.

2. A certification program called Visa Ready for Fintech Enablers, which makes it easier for fintechs to quickly connect with certified¹ partners for digital issuance and other key services.

Fintech leaders around the world are increasingly choosing to work with Visa across key categories including digital wallets, digital banking, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’, B2B payments, cross-border remittance, bill payments, payments infrastructure, and person-to-person payments. Recent examples of fintechs partnering with Visa include Affirm, BillGO, Finix, Gojek,PayPal, Rappi, Stripe, Varo Bank, and Venmo, among many others.

With the expansion of Visa’s industry leading Fast Track program, fintechs are armed with the tools to become category winners. Fast Track participation has grown 360% year-over-year, and Visa has welcomed hundreds of fintechs² who are actively engaged in the program.

“It’s thrilling to see fintech partners utilize our programs and network to digitize financial services and improve the lives of the consumers and businesses they touch,” said Terry Angelos, SVP and Global Head of Fintech, Visa. “Through the Fast Track program, we’re providing fintechs with a simple set of tools to bring their products to life. The resources we provide, such as online licensing and card design, have helped make Fast Track the leading program for fintechs.”

Introducing the Fast Track Partner Toolkit

Visa has introduced a Fast Track Partner Toolkit designed specifically for fintech partners who onboard with the program. The toolkit was created to accelerate a company’s growth and provides extraordinary access to Visa’s experts in strategy, marketing, design, risk management, and more. Through the toolkit, partners can leverage educational resources like payments boot camps to help upskill a company’s knowledge of the industry, tap into key strategic resources to craft customized benchmarking studies and utilize Visa’s online card design tools to help build and launch a card into market quickly.

Powering the Digital Issuance Journey with Visa Ready

Visa Ready certification for “Fintech Enablers” is designed to help technology companies build and launch payment solutions that meet Visa’s global standards around security and functionality. These companies are in turn helping fintechs around the world build their own products by providing the solutions and expertise they need to get up and running.

Available today, Visa Ready for Fintech Enablers establishes a certified ecosystem of partners who are experts in the capabilities fintechs need to launch and operate products effectively on the Visa network. Recently, the Visa Ready program has added new partners from across the globe— from Sao Paulo to Singapore. New certified processing partners include BPC Radar Payments (Global), Conductor (LAC), FIS (Global), Global Processing Services (GPS) (Global), i2c (Global), Marqeta (Global), and NovoPayment (LAC, NA). Similarly, Visa has certified BIN sponsors across the world that help stand up programs for fintechs including Dock (LAC), Nium (APAC, EU), Railsbank (APAC, EU) and Sutton Bank (NA).

Fast Track Experiences

Of the hundreds of global companies now part of the program, some of the most recent innovators to join Fast Track include:

• Digital Wallets: Working with companies like Careem Pay, LINE Pay, Nubi, Paga, PalmPay, Razer, and Vipps, Visa is expanding access to digital payments by meeting evolving consumer preferences for managing their money – and transforming some formerly closed-loop systems limited to certain geographies or functionalities into open ones, giving users greater choice, security and utility.
• Advancing Financial Inclusion and Social Impact: Ensuring that consumers and businesses in all parts of the world have access to the financial tools and products to improve their lives is core to Visa’s mission. Companies like CapWay are helping to bring underrepresented communities access to digital payments, while Cuenca provides free accounts that can be opened in under 5 minutes. Daylight is a digital banking platform focused on improving the financial lives of the 30M+ LGBT+ in the U.S. and the first fintech in the U.S. to focus specifically on the LGBT+ community. MPOWER Financing and X1 are pioneering new methods of extending credit to demographics like undergrads and international students. SoLo Funds aims to provide affordable loans for Americans who live paycheck to paycheck, and Tomorrow aims to bring change to the mobile banking sector through its commitment to climate protection, sustainability and economic change.
• B2B Payments: Visa is transforming B2B payments, a segment that represents $120 trillion in opportunity³, in its work with Fast Trackmembers in every corner of the world, including: Airwallex, Checkbook.io, GMO-Payment Gateway, Konfio, and Payhawk.
• Digital Currency Advancement: Visa is working closely with companies likeBlockFi, Crypto.com, eToro Money, Fold, Ternio.io, Zap and ZenGo to connect digital currencies and its existing network of 61 million merchants.
• New Enablement Partners: Fast Track is made possible due to collaborations with enablement partners who lay the foundation for fintechs to build their products. Announced today, Galileo, i2c, and Peoples Trust, are becoming part of Fast Track in Canada, joining a class of over 25 enablement partners around the world. From LAC, Visa has new partners like Cacao that offer BIN sponsorship, issuer processing, and program management.

Comments from Partners:

“Today’s digitally-savvy businesses and consumers expect a modern and centralized experience when managing and paying bills — a process that’s been locked in the past with inefficient systems,” said Mike Pinto, EVP Enterprise Alliances & Product, BillGO. “When it comes to paying bills, everyone expects instantaneous payments and with Visa we are further extending our ability to offer real-time frictionless bill pay.”

“The mission behind CapWay has always been to provide more financial opportunity, access, and education, particularly for those who have been underserved and overlooked by the traditional banking system,” said Sheena Allen, CEO, CapWay. “We knew Visa was the right partner for our team for reasons outside of the fact that they provide the technology and payments prowess. More importantly, we share the same commitment to social impact that underpins the work we do each day at CapWay, and they have been fully supportive in our work to provide a solution as we are entering a predominately cashless economy.”

“Becoming part of programs like Fast Track and Visa Ready has allowed us to connect with new companies in the ecosystem and help them realize their product visions without compromise,” said Amir Wain, CEO and Founder, i2c. “It’s clear that these programs were built to meet the specific needs of today’s fintechs both large and small and will help everyone in the ecosystem thrive with the tools and partners needed to get to market as quickly, and easily as possible.”

“Giving everyone choice in how and where they pay is essential to our mission of providing people and businesses around the world with access to simple, secure and reliable digital payments,” said Jim Magats, SVP Omni Payments, PayPal. “We’re excited to be partnering with Visa to advance the future of digital payments and help even more customers get faster access to their funds.”

“2021 will be a year when Rappi builds even more opportunities for couriers (Rappitenderos), restaurant partners and small businesses. We face a lot of challenges ahead, but through collaboration, entrepreneurship and technology, we’re going to get through them and create progress in our region,” said Simon Borrero, CEO and co-founder, Rappi. “Working with a partner like Visa has been key for us in creating new opportunities across financial services for our partners and users. Visa technology is one of the most recognized in the world and we are proud to be able to have their support as a trusted brand in the markets where we have our digital wallet, as it is only the first step to raise the standard of financial services in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

“This is a difficult time for millions of consumers and their communities,” said Colin Walsh, CEO, Varo Bank. “We are proud to be working with partners like Visa to ensure our customers have fast, secure access to their money, and safer payment options like tap-to-pay and mobile wallets, as well as a shared commitment to innovation that will power the future of banking.”

“Today, the ability to pay digitally is no longer just a convenience but a necessity and with Vipps being the leading digital wallet in Norway, reaching 3.8 million users, we are core to ensuring citizens are able to send, pay and receive money at the touch of a button,” said Rune Garborg, CEO, Vipps. “With Visa, we are enabling issuing banks to offer smarter and simplified digital payment services to their customers in Europe and beyond. Together with Visa, we are able to leverage our joint expertise, and experience to give consumers and businesses access to secure, digital commerce, regardless of where they live or what mobile device they have.”

For more information on Visa programs and resources built for the fintech community, visit here.

About Visa Inc.

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa, visa.com/blog and @VisaNews.

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¹ Visa Ready partners are vetted and certified based on a specific set of criteria including, but not limited to, their ability to support digital issuance, ability to support multi-tenant architecture and ability to manage risk, among other capabilities.

² Visa Fast Track Global Data, September 2020

³ Visa Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript

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Visa Inc.

Caylah Novak

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