An Alberta-born financial technology upstart has been acquired by a private equity firm based in the United States. [Read more…] about Primus Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Canadian Commerce Innovator Reach
Minor Layoffs as Shopify Shutters Social Impact Initiatives in Line with Broader Trend
A team roughly one dozen strong was laid off from Shopify in January in a move that appears to reflect broader social trends across North America. [Read more…] about Minor Layoffs as Shopify Shutters Social Impact Initiatives in Line with Broader Trend
Investment Spike Sparks Record Year for Financial Technology Investment in Canada
Investment into financial technology in Canada remains “robust,” a new report from KPMG shows, elevated by a select few major deals. [Read more…] about Investment Spike Sparks Record Year for Financial Technology Investment in Canada
RBC Responds to ‘Rapid Increase in Adoption’ of Digital Banking with Launch of Mobile Mortgages
When financial technology startups began cropping up a couple of decades ago, these branch-less entities were considered alien to a conservative Canadian community of physical banking clients. [Read more…] about RBC Responds to ‘Rapid Increase in Adoption’ of Digital Banking with Launch of Mobile Mortgages
Tokyo Fintech Pafin Brings Flagship Crypto Tax Platform to Canadian Market
Tokyo-based financial technology firm pafin announced this week that it is bringing its flagship cryptocurrency calculation service for tax filing to the Canadian market. [Read more…] about Tokyo Fintech Pafin Brings Flagship Crypto Tax Platform to Canadian Market
Shopify Shuts Down Yeezy Store After Kanye West Pulls Nazi ‘Stunt’
When Kanye West returned to X earlier this month, he immediately triggered waves. [Read more…] about Shopify Shuts Down Yeezy Store After Kanye West Pulls Nazi ‘Stunt’
Rising Legaltech Alexi Reveals Additional Financing After ‘Record-Breaking Growth’
Canadian legal-tech upstart Alexi leverages proprietary artificial intelligence technology to empower legal professionals to simplify litigation processes and achieve better outcomes for clients. [Read more…] about Rising Legaltech Alexi Reveals Additional Financing After ‘Record-Breaking Growth’
RBC Taps Carbonhound to Help Businesses in Canada Measure and Manage Emissions
The Royal Bank of Canada this week unveiled a partnership with Toronto’s Carbonhound, an automated greenhouse gas emissions reporting platform. [Read more…] about RBC Taps Carbonhound to Help Businesses in Canada Measure and Manage Emissions
Five Fintechs Garner Accolades from CIX Startup Awards Ahead of Summit
This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. [Read more…] about Five Fintechs Garner Accolades from CIX Startup Awards Ahead of Summit
Annual ‘State of Software’ Report Spotlights ‘Blockbuster’ Year for Fintech in Canada
One of Canada’s premier venture capital firms this month released their annual report analyzing the state of the software sector across the country. [Read more…] about Annual ‘State of Software’ Report Spotlights ‘Blockbuster’ Year for Fintech in Canada