Canada’s Real-Time Rail is live, with Wealthsimple, KOHO and other early participants helping usher in a new era of around-the-clock payments. … READ MORE... about Canada Launches Real-Time Rail With Wealthsimple and KOHO Among First Participants
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One in Four Canadians Would Let AI Buy All Their Holiday Gifts
One in four Canadians would let AI buy every gift on their list if it spared them the stress of holiday shopping, according to Mastercard’s 2026 Holiday Shopper Snapshot. … READ MORE... about One in Four Canadians Would Let AI Buy All Their Holiday Gifts
Two in Three Canadian Millennials Save or Invest Monthly
Two-thirds of Canadian millennials surveyed by Haventree Bank say they save or invest at least once a month, and 42% put money away with every paycheque. The biggest obstacle to saving more is what’s left after expenses. … READ MORE... about Two in Three Canadian Millennials Save or Invest Monthly
Canada Finally Launches Real-Time Rail to Modernize Nation’s Banking System
After years of waffling on the matter of open banking, Canada has officially debuted the launch of a "Real-Time Rail" system. … READ MORE... about Canada Finally Launches Real-Time Rail to Modernize Nation’s Banking System
Float Names Former BDC Capital Partner Jack Fraser as First CFO
Toronto-based Float Financial has appointed Jack Fraser as its first chief financial officer as the company expands its AI-powered finance platform for Canadian businesses. … READ MORE... about Float Names Former BDC Capital Partner Jack Fraser as First CFO
Webull Bolsters Platform with Nasdaq Basic Canada to Boost Market Visibility
Webull now offers Nasdaq Basic Canada on its platform, providing clients with free access to real-time Level 1 quote and trade data across Canadian-listed equities directly through the fintech platform. … READ MORE... about Webull Bolsters Platform with Nasdaq Basic Canada to Boost Market Visibility
How PolicyMe Is Bringing AI to Complex Life Insurance Reviews
Canadian insurtech PolicyMe says its new in-house AI copilot has reduced underwriter turnaround time on complex life insurance applications by 59%, tackling a process that can leave applicants waiting while medical records, lab results and physician statements … READ MORE... about How PolicyMe Is Bringing AI to Complex Life Insurance Reviews
Canada Launches Real-Time Rail With Wealthsimple and KOHO Among First Participants
Canada’s Real-Time Rail is live, with Wealthsimple, KOHO and other early participants helping usher in a new era of around-the-clock payments. … READ MORE... about Canada Launches Real-Time Rail With Wealthsimple and KOHO Among First Participants
National Bank of Canada to Acquire ‘Strongly Aligned’ Toronto Fintech
National Bank of Canada is acquiring Embark Student, a Toronto-based fintech delivering digital-first education savings and planning services, for an estimated $226 million. … READ MORE... about National Bank of Canada to Acquire ‘Strongly Aligned’ Toronto Fintech
Wealthsimple Unveils Penny AI Assistant in Major Product Expansion
Wealthsimple is introducing an AI assistant that can help Canadians move money, place trades, and manage everyday financial tasks—with client approval required before it takes action. … READ MORE... about Wealthsimple Unveils Penny AI Assistant in Major Product Expansion
Fintechs Welcome Ottawa’s Proposed Ban on Investment Transfer Fees
Fintechs Canada and Wealthsimple are welcoming a federal proposal to ban investment account transfer-out fees, while urging provinces to extend similar protections to financial providers they oversee. … READ MORE... about Fintechs Welcome Ottawa’s Proposed Ban on Investment Transfer Fees