Across Canada, housing has become as big a water-cooler topic as the weather.
As with the weather, discussing the topic of housing tends to draw more complaints than praise. [Read more…] about As Startups Disrupt Real Estate, Can Tech Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis?
Earlier this year, 8Twelve Financial Technologies entered into an agreement with Dwello Payments, a fellow Toronto fintech platform that helps renters and others build credit. [Read more…] about 8Twelve, Lotly Collaborate on Housing Affordability Innovation in Canada
No one needs to be reminded that affordable housing is a pressing crisis in Canada. [Read more…] about Lotly Uses Real Estate Investors to Help Canadians Secure Down Payments
A recent survey by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada confirmed what we already knew: that Canadians’ awareness and understanding of open banking remains low, despite the Canadian government’s strides toward implementing this financial innovation. [Read more…] about How Much Do Canadians Need to Know About Open Banking, Anyway?
Although awareness of tech-forward banking remains low in Canada, recent research conducted by the Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization suggests a consumer shift among younger Canadians toward digital payments and banking, exposing a growing digital divide across demographic lines. [Read more…] about Canadians Shift Toward Digital Banking with Eye on Security and Value
25% of Canadians are either unserved or underserved in the credit market, according to TransUnion’s “Empowering Credit Inclusion Global Report.” In some cases this is due to a lack of access to credit through traditional financial institutions. [Read more…] about Propel, Pathward Partner to Provide Credit to Crunched Consumers
Payments paragon Fortis this month announced a foray into the Canadian market.
The move marks the financial technology firm’s first expansion beyond the United States. [Read more…] about Fintech Fortis Finds Footprint for Payments Platform in Canada
A prominent provider of point-of-sale financing within the Canadian fintech industry has acquired consumer loan business of the Simply Group. [Read more…] about Financeit Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of Loan Business
Last year’s EY Future Consumer Index Survey found that more than three-quarters of Canadians are concerned about finances as the cost of living continues to rise throughout the country. [Read more…] about Canadian Shoppers Open Up to Fintech, AI
Canadian startup Capiche is pushing to transform the private placement process.
Founded on a deep-rooted belief in transparency and equal access to investment opportunities, the Vancouver-born fintech aims to facilitate capital raising and investments in a more efficient, cost-effective, and public confidence-inspiring way using modern technology. [Read more…] about Fintech Platform Expedites Capital Raising for Companies and Investors Alike
