Toronto’s Uplinq raised capital (twice) in 2022, and again in 2023, for its global credit decisioning support platform targeting small business lenders. [Read more…] about Report from Visa Highlights Potential of Uplinq to Transform Lending in Canada
Canada’s Oldest Insurance Company Taps Toronto Startup for Modern Fintech
More than 20,000 advisors and wholesalers across North America use CapIntel’s platform, including Winnipeg’s Conquest Planning, Desjardins Financial Security Investments, and Big Five bank CIBC. [Read more…] about Canada’s Oldest Insurance Company Taps Toronto Startup for Modern Fintech
Virgo Adopts ‘Sophisticated Tools’ from d1g1t to Enhance Crypto Portfolios
Since 2016, d1g1t has equipped financial client-facing advisors, back-office teams, and senior management with real-time intelligence. [Read more…] about Virgo Adopts ‘Sophisticated Tools’ from d1g1t to Enhance Crypto Portfolios
Alexi Reimagines Litigation in Canada with ‘Advanced Legal Reasoning’ Tool
There is a meme floating around the internet. A user submits a complex document to ChatGPT, asking in the prompt, “is any of this illegal?”
The caption to the meme: “Yeah let me run this by my lawyer real quick.” [Read more…] about Alexi Reimagines Litigation in Canada with ‘Advanced Legal Reasoning’ Tool
Zown, Cedar Collab to Help Canadians Build Wealth Through Homeownership
Founded in Toronto in 2021, Zown simplifies home buying and selling in Canada by guiding users through the process end-to-end, from pre-qualification to closing, with a mission to increase the accessibility of homeownership. [Read more…] about Zown, Cedar Collab to Help Canadians Build Wealth Through Homeownership
Spring Unveils Bloom, the ‘Ultimate Financial Assistant’ for Canadians
Spring Financial today launched an artificially intelligent financial technology tool for Canadians.
The new app, dubbed Bloom, is the first fintech AI tool in Canada that enables users to ask questions specific to their financial situation and receive personalized insights that simplify planning, according to a statement from Vancouver-born Spring. [Read more…] about Spring Unveils Bloom, the ‘Ultimate Financial Assistant’ for Canadians
Montreal’s Lexop Acquired by Silicon Valley Firm to Boost Collection Tech
As North American consumer debt surges to record-breaking levels, Eltropy, an AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions, has acquired Montreal’s Lexop, a provider of digital collections technology for credit unions. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Lexop Acquired by Silicon Valley Firm to Boost Collection Tech
Canada Finally Commits to Launching ‘Consumer-Driven’ Banking… in 2026
Canada has been lagging on adopting open banking frameworks for years, critics have been lamenting.
In 2024, the government finally began making progress toward open banking.
But Canadians may still have a couple more years to wait. [Read more…] about Canada Finally Commits to Launching ‘Consumer-Driven’ Banking… in 2026
Remembering What Canadian Experts Said About Financial Technology in 2024
Santa is readying his sleigh for a big journey next week, which signals that another year is just about wrapped up.
In 2024, a robust roster of professionals from across the financial and technology spectrums inked the pages of Fintech.ca, covering wide array of important and interesting topics—from payments processing to AI to crypto to customer satisfaction to content marketing and much more. [Read more…] about Remembering What Canadian Experts Said About Financial Technology in 2024
Edmonton Fintech Offers AI-Powered ‘Dealership Companion’ for Car Buyers
Targeting the automotive marketplace sector, Carbeeza is leveraging artificial intelligence to accurately predict optimal financing scenarios for consumers, allowing them to anonymously browse vehicles they can afford. [Read more…] about Edmonton Fintech Offers AI-Powered ‘Dealership Companion’ for Car Buyers