When we consider the technological transformation of the financial industry, it shares many parallels with other broad sectors facing similar digital disruption: lean startups sparking fires under stodgy incumbents; innovation altering markets in both predictable and unpredictable ways; everything-as-a-service. [Read more…] about How Artificial Intelligence Fuels Fintech in Canada
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RBC Improves E-Commerce Experience with Reimagined Rewards Program
The Royal Bank of Canada has reimagined its rewards program.
RBC Rewards is now Avion Rewards, and the Canadian bank says its next-generation loyalty program marks a “transformation.” [Read more…] about RBC Improves E-Commerce Experience with Reimagined Rewards Program
Five Canadian Fintech Firms Still Hiring in Rough Seas
The past several years have been good to the global startup economy.
Following the last major recession in North America, venture capital ramped up through the 2010s. While the pandemic caused an abrupt halt, the momentum was not dispersed; it lingered at the door until the floodgates opened once again, and as a result 2021 set many records for startup financing in Canada. [Read more…] about Five Canadian Fintech Firms Still Hiring in Rough Seas
KOHO Launches Initiative To Help Canadians Fight Bank Fee Increases
This week, CIBC, TD, and RBC reported a 100% increase of profit for Q1 of 2021 compared to the same period last year, while BMO has almost doubled their profit.
Currently, 53% of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque. [Read more…] about KOHO Launches Initiative To Help Canadians Fight Bank Fee Increases
Buy-now-pay-later Leader Financeit Strikes $500 Millon Partnership With RBC
Financeit has entered into a new strategic consumer lending agreement with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to solidify its position as Canada’s leading point-of-sale financing provider. [Read more…] about Buy-now-pay-later Leader Financeit Strikes $500 Millon Partnership With RBC
RBC Launches AI-powered Budgeting App
Creating and sticking to a budget is key to financial success, but it can also result in feelings of stress and anxiety for many Canadians. [Read more…] about RBC Launches AI-powered Budgeting App
2018 Canadian Fintech Award Winners Named
The Canadian FinTech & AI Awards took place at the Carlu in Toronto tonight and a number of Canadian fintech all-stars took home hardware. [Read more…] about 2018 Canadian Fintech Award Winners Named
RBC Surveys Canadians On Cyber Security Threats
In the first major survey of Canadians’ attitudes to cyber security and the financial industry, RBC partnered with Ipsos to survey more than 2,000 Canadians on their cyber knowledge to gain more insight into Canadians’ concerns about cyber security and the steps they can take to protect themselves. [Read more…] about RBC Surveys Canadians On Cyber Security Threats
Looking for opportunities in Fintech? Toronto is the place to be
Hired has released their 2018 Global Brand Health Report. The annual reports reveals the companies tech workers want to work for and what they value in a job offer. [Read more…] about Looking for opportunities in Fintech? Toronto is the place to be