A BC-born financial technology firm has been acquired by New York’s Numerix, a leader in tech-forward capital markets risk management. [Read more…] about Canadian Fintech Acquired by Numerix to Bolster Platform Capabilities
Toronto’s Latest Fintech Wants to Bless Canadians with AI Advisor
Earlier this year we noted how artificial intelligence is taking over financial technology in Canada. [Read more…] about Toronto’s Latest Fintech Wants to Bless Canadians with AI Advisor
Investipal Wants Every Canadian to Be Their Own Fund Manager
A new Canadian fintech startup has launched a platform to make investing in the stock market “easy for everyone.”
The Toronto-born company, Investipal, was created from a single goal: give everyday investors the tools needed to invest confidently on their own. [Read more…] about Investipal Wants Every Canadian to Be Their Own Fund Manager
Float Quadruples Revenue as Corporate Spending Turns Digital
Float is celebrating its two-year anniversary following a strong second year for the Toronto-based financial technology startup.
In 2021, Float launched with a mission to simplify spend for Canadian companies and teams, raising $5 million toward achieving its goal. [Read more…] about Float Quadruples Revenue as Corporate Spending Turns Digital
Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Financial technology is one of the faster moving sectors in Canada, where startups launch often, innovation is disruptive, and the competition is fierce.
With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, Fintech.ca leans on active professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. [Read more…] about Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Alberta Fintech Recognized Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Firms
A study last year showed the average Canadian household debt remains near record high levels, which is why Calgary-based financial technology startup Consumer Genius launched Juggling Debt in 2022. [Read more…] about Alberta Fintech Recognized Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Firms
Fintech Startups Spark VC Activity in Major Canadian Markets: Report
Founded in 1862, Osler integrates traditional law practices with emerging technology from offices across Canada.
This week, the national law firm released its second-annual tech financings report. This year’s edition combed through more than 300 technology-based venture capital equity financings to deliver a range of information and insight into Canada’s ecosystem. [Read more…] about Fintech Startups Spark VC Activity in Major Canadian Markets: Report
How Granify Lifts Digital Commerce with AI-Powered Optimization
By 2005, Jeff Lawrence made an exit out of Precision Targeting, an advertising company he founded in 2002.
At the time, the entrepreneur was fascinated by an emerging ability to use massive amounts of data to predict, and then change, the future.
However, he felt that technology wasn’t yet at a point to support the vision for his next venture. [Read more…] about How Granify Lifts Digital Commerce with AI-Powered Optimization
Wealthsimple Launches Private Credit Opportunity for Retail Investors
Wealthsimple is continuing to increase access to alternative assets for retail investors with its latest offering. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Launches Private Credit Opportunity for Retail Investors
As Digital Transactions Take Over Canada, Fraud Casts a Long Shadow
Fintech startups are actively innovating the payments space, and as a result Canadians are transacting digitally more than ever before.
Frictionless, real-time payments have created benefits for consumers, but this has also created a wider landscape for fraudsters. [Read more…] about As Digital Transactions Take Over Canada, Fraud Casts a Long Shadow