On September 6th, Toronto will be at the forefront of e-commerce innovation as it hosts Ecom North, Canada’s first and only conference dedicated exclusively to direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses. [Read more…] about Ecom North: Toronto Hosts Canada’s First DTC E-Commerce Conference
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KOHO Launches Rent Reporting and Tenant Insurance to Help Canadians Build Credit and Protect Rentals
It is estimated that more than three million people aged 18-plus in Canada are credit invisible.
Being credit invisible means these individuals either do not have a credit file or the credit information on file is insufficient to generate credit scores, which can make life challenging. [Read more…] about KOHO Launches Rent Reporting and Tenant Insurance to Help Canadians Build Credit and Protect Rentals
Fintech App Stacks Can Empower Small Business Success, Xero Report Finds
Accounting is a common and necessary practice that has been transforming in recent years as emerging technologies rapidly evolve to impact the field. [Read more…] about Fintech App Stacks Can Empower Small Business Success, Xero Report Finds
The Canada Fintech Forum Returns to Montreal
The Canada Fintech Forum returns to Montreal on September 10-11 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. [Read more…] about The Canada Fintech Forum Returns to Montreal
interVal Partners with FusionIQ to Revolutionize Wealthtech
London, Ontario’s interVal has announced a partnership with FusionIQ, aiming to transform wealthtech by providing financial advisors with innovative tools to boost business health and growth for their clients. [Read more…] about interVal Partners with FusionIQ to Revolutionize Wealthtech
Addy Expands Suite of Investment Opportunities with Latest Launch
Vancouver-based financial technology firm addy is introducing a credit opportunity onto its digital investment platform for the first time. [Read more…] about Addy Expands Suite of Investment Opportunities with Latest Launch
Montreal Fintech YouSet Unveils New Product Alongside $3.5M Seed Round
A Canadian startup helping customers shop for insurance online today announced a $3.5 million seed round of investment.
The oversubscribed round of investment into Montreal’s YouSet builds on the insurtech’s pre-seed round of $2.1 million in 2022. [Read more…] about Montreal Fintech YouSet Unveils New Product Alongside $3.5M Seed Round
Gen Z Dominates Mobile Wallet Use in Canada, Outpacing All Other Generations
It’s no secret tapping to pay on your phone is the way of the future, and Canada’s youngest generation is dialed in – in fact, they’re outpacing all other generations in their use of mobile wallets. [Read more…] about Gen Z Dominates Mobile Wallet Use in Canada, Outpacing All Other Generations
Xero Reveals Upgraded Fintech Stack for Canadian Users at Xerocon Nashville
New Zealand fintech Xero continues to upgrade its offerings in Canada.
At Xerocon Nashville this week, the Wellington-based firm unveiled a “huge number of improvements … to make things easier for small businesses and their advisors.” [Read more…] about Xero Reveals Upgraded Fintech Stack for Canadian Users at Xerocon Nashville
Kraken Appoints Alexandre Mehrdad As New Leader of Crypto Exchange’s Canadian Operations
San Francisco headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has appointed Alexandre Mehrdad as the new General Manager of their Canadian operations. [Read more…] about Kraken Appoints Alexandre Mehrdad As New Leader of Crypto Exchange’s Canadian Operations