Santa is readying his sleigh for a big journey next week, which signals that another year is just about wrapped up.
In 2024, a robust roster of professionals from across the financial and technology spectrums inked the pages of Fintech.ca, covering wide array of important and interesting topics—from payments processing to AI to crypto to customer satisfaction to content marketing and much more. [Read more…] about Remembering What Canadian Experts Said About Financial Technology in 2024
Small businesses (SMBs) are always in need of financing to support cash flow which is often hard to come by. The credit gap is huge, and lenders need to play a substantial role to make a dent, especially banks with large balance sheets. But large lenders’ hands are often tied due to concerns around risk. Given there is a concerted push from Governments to lend more to SMBs, there is a need for a solution that can bridge this demand and supply gap. Supply Chain Finance could be the solution. [Read more…] about Supply Chain Finance: The Next Frontier in Financing for SMBs
Research by the World Bank Group across 109 economies reveals that 30% of small businesses in the formal private sector are credit constrained. Limited access to working capital for small businesses negatively impacts the economy, growth, productivity, and employment. Small businesses are crucial for wealth creation, equity, and financial inclusion, especially among underserved groups. [Read more…] about Access to Credit for Small Business: A Global Challenge and a Big Opportunity
Toronto’s Uplinq Financial Technologies has been named a finalist for a 2024 Finovate Award in the Most Impactful AI-Based Solution category. [Read more…] about Uplinq Named Finalist for 2024 Finovate Award in AI Innovation
A white paper recently released by a Canadian financial technology firm blueprints how banks and credit unions can leverage artificial intelligence and alternative data to expand lending opportunities for small businesses. [Read more…] about Adopting Artificial Intelligence is Win-Win for Fintechs and Customers: Report
Uplinq Financial Technologies this week announced a strategic investment from Cambrian Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintechs. [Read more…] about Uplinq Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Workforce, Market Reach
Toronto fintech Uplinq has been named a Benzinga Global Fintech Awards finalist for the coveted “Best New Product” category, joining other industry leaders like Obsidian, Agile Trading Technologies, and TurnKey Lender. [Read more…] about Uplinq Named Finalist for Best New Product at Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
Toronto’s Uplinq has secured a $1.25 million investment from ATX Venture Partners for its global credit assessment and scoring platform for SMB lenders. [Read more…] about Uplinq Secures $1.25 Million Investment For SMB Credit Assessment and Scoring Platform
Toronto fintech Uplinq has added Daniel Moore to its advisory board, where he will help guide Uplinq’s strategic direction. [Read more…] about Veteran Financial Services Exec Joins Uplinq’s Advisory Board
Establishing a credit history and maintaining a respectable credit score is an important aspect of living well in modern society.
That is because those with good credit have access to more financial services—and often at better rates, too. [Read more…] about Six Fintechs Helping Canadians Build Credit and Secure Capital
