Oakville’s FCT, Canada’s leading provider of title insurance and real estate technology, has announced a majority investment in Fintracker, a prominent identity verification provider for real estate transactions in Canada. The strategic partnership aims to enhance efficiency, security, and compliance across the industry. [Read more…] about FCT Acquires Majority Stake in Fintracker to Strengthen Real Estate Security
Ratehub Launches New Personal Loans Marketplace to Empower Canadian Borrowers
Toronto’s Ratehub has expanded its suite of financial tools with the launch of its new personal loans marketplace, aiming to simplify borrowing for Canadians. The move aligns with Ratehub’s broader mission to provide consumers with comprehensive financial solutions and guidance. [Read more…] about Ratehub Launches New Personal Loans Marketplace to Empower Canadian Borrowers
BlackRock Launches iShares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada
BlackRock has officially launched the iShares Bitcoin ETF, now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbol IBIT, with U.S. dollar denominated units listed as IBIT.U. [Read more…] about BlackRock Launches iShares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada
Vancouver’s Bench Accounting Shutters, Lays Off 450 Employees
Vancouver-based Bench Accounting, North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses, has unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving customers and employees reeling. Approximately 450 staff members have been laid off, and the company’s platform was officially shut down on December 27, 2024. [Read more…] about Vancouver’s Bench Accounting Shutters, Lays Off 450 Employees
Affirm Expands Partnership with Adyen, Enhances BNPL Options in Canada
Affirm has announced an expanded partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform. The collaboration makes Affirm the first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider to support Adyen for Platforms, an end-to-end payment solution designed for platform businesses. This development also brings Affirm’s payment options to Adyen merchants in Canada. [Read more…] about Affirm Expands Partnership with Adyen, Enhances BNPL Options in Canada
Clearco and Boundless Simplify Ecommerce Funding
Toronto-headquartered Clearco and capital marketplace Boundless have announced a technology integration to streamline access to working capital for ecommerce brands. This collaboration builds on their existing partnership and introduces a simplified funding process for businesses. [Read more…] about Clearco and Boundless Simplify Ecommerce Funding
Neo Financial Adds Key Executives to Drive Growth and Innovation
Calgary-based Neo Financial has bolstered its leadership team with three prominent hires to accelerate its mission of transforming Canada’s financial services. Tim Morris, Rafael Mejia, and William Tsutsumida join as Chief Banking Officer (CBO), Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and Chief Credit Risk Officer (CCRO), respectively. [Read more…] about Neo Financial Adds Key Executives to Drive Growth and Innovation
Canadian Parents Struggle to Save for Education
Rising living costs and education expenses have left many Canadian parents struggling to save, with the cost of a four-year university education projected to exceed $100,000 in 2025. [Read more…] about Canadian Parents Struggle to Save for Education
KOHO Launches Metal Card, Redefining Premium Banking
KOHO has introduced its Metal Card, a durable and stylish product aimed at making premium financial tools accessible to more consumers. [Read more…] about KOHO Launches Metal Card, Redefining Premium Banking
Kraken Canada Surpasses $2 Billion in Client Assets
Kraken’s Canadian operations have achieved a significant milestone, surpassing CAD $2 billion in client assets and cash under custody. [Read more…] about Kraken Canada Surpasses $2 Billion in Client Assets