A Canada-based wealth tracker this week added new software to its digital suite of financial management tools. [Read more…] about Wealthica Addresses ‘Unique Challenges’ of Family Money with Latest Fintech Feature
Canadian Crypto Holders are Becoming a Major Voting Bloc. What Do They Want from Politics?
Imagine a group of voters who are significantly more likely to cast their ballots than the national average.
Over 90% of crypto asset holders in Canada voted in the last federal election, emerging as a salient voting bloc, concludes a new report from Canadian fintech Shakepay. [Read more…] about Canadian Crypto Holders are Becoming a Major Voting Bloc. What Do They Want from Politics?
As Consumer Expectations Evolve, A.I. Fintech Solutions Now ‘Essential’ for Canadian Banks
A new report reveals that individuals rank financial wellness as their top life concern, surpassing physical and mental health as well as family relationships. [Read more…] about As Consumer Expectations Evolve, A.I. Fintech Solutions Now ‘Essential’ for Canadian Banks
Adoption of Financial Technology Key to Minimizing Fraud Risk in Canada: Report
As Fraud Prevention Month approaches, we are once again reminded that the risk of fraud in Canadian finance remains of concern to a majority of the population. [Read more…] about Adoption of Financial Technology Key to Minimizing Fraud Risk in Canada: Report
Primus Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Canadian Commerce Innovator Reach
An Alberta-born financial technology upstart has been acquired by a private equity firm based in the United States. [Read more…] about Primus Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Canadian Commerce Innovator Reach
Minor Layoffs as Shopify Shutters Social Impact Initiatives in Line with Broader Trend
A team roughly one dozen strong was laid off from Shopify in January in a move that appears to reflect broader social trends across North America. [Read more…] about Minor Layoffs as Shopify Shutters Social Impact Initiatives in Line with Broader Trend
Investment Spike Sparks Record Year for Financial Technology Investment in Canada
Investment into financial technology in Canada remains “robust,” a new report from KPMG shows, elevated by a select few major deals. [Read more…] about Investment Spike Sparks Record Year for Financial Technology Investment in Canada
RBC Responds to ‘Rapid Increase in Adoption’ of Digital Banking with Launch of Mobile Mortgages
When financial technology startups began cropping up a couple of decades ago, these branch-less entities were considered alien to a conservative Canadian community of physical banking clients. [Read more…] about RBC Responds to ‘Rapid Increase in Adoption’ of Digital Banking with Launch of Mobile Mortgages
Tokyo Fintech Pafin Brings Flagship Crypto Tax Platform to Canadian Market
Tokyo-based financial technology firm pafin announced this week that it is bringing its flagship cryptocurrency calculation service for tax filing to the Canadian market. [Read more…] about Tokyo Fintech Pafin Brings Flagship Crypto Tax Platform to Canadian Market
Shopify Shuts Down Yeezy Store After Kanye West Pulls Nazi ‘Stunt’
When Kanye West returned to X earlier this month, he immediately triggered waves. [Read more…] about Shopify Shuts Down Yeezy Store After Kanye West Pulls Nazi ‘Stunt’