After multiple years of working together in the United States, payment network Affirm and major retailer Williams-Sonoma are bringing their partnership north of the border. [Read more…] about Canadian Consumers Can Now Pay with Affirm at Williams-Sonoma Stores
CIBC Becomes First in Canada to Offer Accessible ‘Touch Card’ by Mastercard
A strong majority of Canadians agree it’s important to embed accessibility in financial products, a recent Mastercard Pulse survey found, which is why the financial titan is looking to embed accessibility in financial products for Canada’s sight loss community with its latest launch. [Read more…] about CIBC Becomes First in Canada to Offer Accessible ‘Touch Card’ by Mastercard
KOHO Diversifies Product Lineup with Launch of International Money Transfers
Toronto’s KOHO has launched an International Money Transfer feature as the Canadian fintech continues to diversify its offerings. [Read more…] about KOHO Diversifies Product Lineup with Launch of International Money Transfers
Big Five Bank Releases In-House Gen AI Tool to Empower ‘All Lines of Business’
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce this week unveiled the official launch of an in-house generative artificial intelligence platform. [Read more…] about Big Five Bank Releases In-House Gen AI Tool to Empower ‘All Lines of Business’
As Bitcoin Hits New Highs, Fintechs in Canada Aim to Take Advantage
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high in U.S. dollars this month and the decentralized cryptocurrency continues to hover near its ATH in CAD as well. [Read more…] about As Bitcoin Hits New Highs, Fintechs in Canada Aim to Take Advantage
Shopify Simplifies Point-of-Sale with Launch of Mobile Tap to Pay Feature
No point of sale yet? No problem, says one Canadian fintech.
Making and accepting a real-time payment on the fly may have just become easier than ever. [Read more…] about Shopify Simplifies Point-of-Sale with Launch of Mobile Tap to Pay Feature
Affirm and KAYAK Bring Their Fintech Collab North to Canadian Travellers
Affirm and KAYAK are expanding a U.S. partnership north of the border, the two organizations revealed this month.
Since 2023, fintech Affirm has been integrated into the U.S. website for KAYAK, a travel search engine. [Read more…] about Affirm and KAYAK Bring Their Fintech Collab North to Canadian Travellers
Royal Lepage to Leverage Suite of Proptech Tools from Ontario’s Ownright
An Ontario firm streamlining transactions for the real estate sector announced this week that it has been selected by Royal LePage as a preferred supplier of choice. [Read more…] about Royal Lepage to Leverage Suite of Proptech Tools from Ontario’s Ownright
Report Reveals Six Business Strategies for Financial Firms as Tech Takes Over
As artificial intelligence technologies continue to reshape financial services across Canada and around the world, a new report from Info-Tech Research Group reveals some of the strategies leaders are being encouraged to adopt moving forward. [Read more…] about Report Reveals Six Business Strategies for Financial Firms as Tech Takes Over
Wealthsimple Adds Alberta’s Tetra Trust to Roster of Crypto Custodians
Toronto’s Wealthsimple has selected Calgary-based Tetra Trust to act as one of the financial technology firm’s custodians for digital assets. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Adds Alberta’s Tetra Trust to Roster of Crypto Custodians