Prepaid financial services are thriving in Canada, with collaboration between financial institutions and fintech companies leading to innovative solutions. [Read more…] about Jennifer Tramontana on the Rise of Prepaid Solutions in Canada’s Fintech Ecosystem
Steering Through Economic Challenges: Canadian Financial Services in 2024
While the inflation rate has been steadily slowing down heading into 2024, Canada is still working its way out of an unprecedented housing crisis as Canadians feel the sting of higher rents, mortgage payments and property taxes. [Read more…] about Steering Through Economic Challenges: Canadian Financial Services in 2024
Fintech.ca’s Most Read Stories of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens.
Not surprisingly, Fintech.ca had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. [Read more…] about Fintech.ca’s Most Read Stories of 2023
Xero Partners with Flinks to Revolutionize Banking Data Access for Small Businesses
Xero, the global small business platform, today announced it is partnering with Montreal’s Flinks to give small businesses in Canada and the United States secure access to more than 20 direct bank connections and high quality transaction data. [Read more…] about Xero Partners with Flinks to Revolutionize Banking Data Access for Small Businesses
Plooto Bolsters Executive Team With Seasoned Fintech Leaders From PayPal and Xero
Earlier this year Toronto’s Plooto, a leading payment automation solution for small-to-midsize businesses, was named a 2023 winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Canada and Deloitte Fast 500 North America awards. [Read more…] about Plooto Bolsters Executive Team With Seasoned Fintech Leaders From PayPal and Xero
Merchant Growth Unveils $300 Million Solution to Rescue Canadian Small Businesses from CEBA Loan Repayment Crisis
Thousands of Canadian small businesses are in financial jeopardy as they approach the deadline to repay Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) government loans obtained during the pandemic. [Read more…] about Merchant Growth Unveils $300 Million Solution to Rescue Canadian Small Businesses from CEBA Loan Repayment Crisis
Pineapple Introduces Simplified Online Mortgage Application for Borrowers
Toronto’s Pineapple Financial has deployed a new online application system enabling borrowers to quickly and easily discover how much mortgage they can afford, get an improved pre-qualification breakdown, and download a breakdown PDF to share with their realtor when looking for a new home. [Read more…] about Pineapple Introduces Simplified Online Mortgage Application for Borrowers
Brim Financial Partners with Mastercard to Revolutionize U.S. Credit Card Infrastructure
Toronto’s Brim Financial has announced a partnership with Mastercard to help U.S. financial institutions and fintechs roll out credit card programs using Brim’s platform-as-a-service. [Read more…] about Brim Financial Partners with Mastercard to Revolutionize U.S. Credit Card Infrastructure
Real Estate App Virtuo Looks to Expand Across Canada With Seed Funding Round
Calgary’s Virtuo has secured a $3.5 million seed funding round led by ATB Private Equity and TELUS Ventures.
Virtuo is a homeownership concierge platform that connects and streamlines tasks associated with moving and beyond. [Read more…] about Real Estate App Virtuo Looks to Expand Across Canada With Seed Funding Round
KOHO Raises an Additional $86 Million and Surpasses One Million Users
KOHO Financial announced today that it successfully raised an additional $86 million in a series D extension at an $800 million valuation and has surpassed one million users. [Read more…] about KOHO Raises an Additional $86 Million and Surpasses One Million Users