London, Ontario's Paystone is acquiring Ackroo, a loyalty marketing, payments, and point-of-sale technology services provider. Ackroo, listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange as AKR, is being … READ MORE... about London’s Paystone Acquires Hamilton’s Ackroo for $21M to Fortify Fintech Toolkit
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London’s Paystone Acquires Hamilton’s Ackroo for $21M to Fortify Fintech Toolkit
London, Ontario's Paystone is acquiring Ackroo, a loyalty marketing, payments, and point-of-sale technology services provider. Ackroo, listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange as AKR, is being acquired at a price of $0.15 per share, or about $21 million, the … READ MORE... about London’s Paystone Acquires Hamilton’s Ackroo for $21M to Fortify Fintech Toolkit
Alberta Innovators Showcase the Success of Canadian Fintech in 2024
This year the province of Alberta surpassed BC in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. Following this "continued momentum" up, Start Alberta recently recognized the top areas for venture capital flow in the … READ MORE... about Alberta Innovators Showcase the Success of Canadian Fintech in 2024
Loop Launches Canada’s First SME-Focused Cross-Border Visa Card
Toronto-based fintech Loop has introduced the Loop Global Visa Card, Canada’s first corporate credit card designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to streamline cross-border purchasing. … READ MORE... about Loop Launches Canada’s First SME-Focused Cross-Border Visa Card
Cyder Launches New Loyalty Program Solution for Credit Unions in Canada
A new loyalty program specifically designed for credit unions has launched in Canada. Toronto-born financial technology firm Cyder this week announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding as the company targets credit unions across the country. … READ MORE... about Cyder Launches New Loyalty Program Solution for Credit Unions in Canada
Canadian Parents Struggle to Save for Education
Rising living costs and education expenses have left many Canadian parents struggling to save, with the cost of a four-year university education projected to exceed $100,000 in 2025. … READ MORE... about Canadian Parents Struggle to Save for Education
Beacon Partners with BMO to Revolutionize Financial Services for Immigrants
Toronto-based fintech Beacon has partnered with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) to revolutionize financial services for immigrants to Canada. The collaboration focuses on streamlining cross-border money transfer solutions, addressing critical financial challenges … READ MORE... about Beacon Partners with BMO to Revolutionize Financial Services for Immigrants
Fixing Canada’s Payroll Challenges Requires More Than Swapping Out Systems
Ottawa has already burned through $3.5 billion trying to fix the Phoenix pay fiasco — and now it’s shelling out even more after settling with federal employees hit by the chaotic payroll issues. … READ MORE... about Fixing Canada’s Payroll Challenges Requires More Than Swapping Out Systems
Silicon Valley’s Tipalti Takes Next Steps to Expand Fintech Solutions in Canada
Tipalti is doubling down in Canada. The California-born finance automation company has officially registered as a money services business with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, the country's financial intelligence and … READ MORE... about Silicon Valley’s Tipalti Takes Next Steps to Expand Fintech Solutions in Canada
KOHO Launches Metal Card, Redefining Premium Banking
KOHO has introduced its Metal Card, a durable and stylish product aimed at making premium financial tools accessible to more consumers. … READ MORE... about KOHO Launches Metal Card, Redefining Premium Banking
Winnipeg Fintech Announces Milestone Amid Conquest of US, UK Markets
Conquest Planning is ending a strong year on a high note as the Winnipeg-based financial technology upstart announced this week that it has surpassed one million plans provided through its wealth management platform, a major milestone for the firm. … READ MORE... about Winnipeg Fintech Announces Milestone Amid Conquest of US, UK Markets