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Calgary’s Helcim Takes Hardware Out of the Equation with Launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone

Toronto-based fintech giant Wealthsimple has announced a major hiring expansion in Alberta, tapping into the province’s deep pool of talent as it continues its rapid growth. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple to Triple Workforce in Alberta as Fintech Demand Soars

The consumer mobile experience has been ranked in an annual review of Canadian banking apps.

Independent ranking firm Surviscor recently unveiled The Mobile Consumer Banking Review, which examines “the entire mobile journey, focusing on how customers navigate common banking tasks and processes.” [Read more…] about Tech-Focused CIBC Earns Another Top Ranking for Mobile Banking Apps in Annual Review

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and we suddenly want the hot blazing sun back. It’s autumn in Canada!

This week, Fintech.ca reflects on some of the latest news that’s impacting the trajectory of financial technology across the nation. [Read more…] about A Few Fintech Trends in Canada We’re Noticing This Fall

Calgary headquartered challenger bank Neo Financial is partnering with CI Financial to introduce a new suite of everyday deposit and credit products. [Read more…] about Neo Partners with CI Financial to Revolutionize Everyday Banking for Wealth Clients

A Canadian financial technology upstart this week announced an integration with the Fidelity Clearing Canada platform. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Mako Maintains Aim to ‘Democratize the Digitalization of Wealth Management’

VoPay this week launched a new vertical targeting the insurance industry.

The Vancouver-based fintech now provides a platform that simplifies the complexities of embedding financial services into insurance platforms. VoPay’s API enables companies to integrate payment capabilities, manage risk, ensure compliance, and scale without the need to build and maintain infrastructure. [Read more…] about Emphasizing ‘Efficiency and Transparency,’ VoPay Targets Insurance Industry with Latest Solution

The tech-forward VersaBank this week celebrated its position as a winner at this year’s third-annual CIO Awards Canada powered by IDC. [Read more…] about London’s VersaBank Earns Award for Innovating Key Banking Process with Cloud Tech

KOHO, a leading Canadian Challenger Bank, announced today that it has secured $190 million in additional funding, consisting of $40 million in equity and $150 million in debt. [Read more…] about KOHO Secures $190M to Fuel Growth, Expand Lending, and Advance Bank License Goals