Montreal-based fintech Zūm Rails is expanding its embedded finance offering with the launch of Mastercard-powered prepaid card programs, designed to transform how Canadian businesses move money and manage payments. [Read more…] about Zūm Rails Launches Mastercard-Powered Prepaid Card Programs in Canada
SingleKey Expands Equifax Partnership to Transform Canadian Rental Market
Toronto-based rental platform SingleKey has deepened its collaboration with Equifax Canada to introduce a suite of new credit and financial tools aimed at reshaping the rental experience for both landlords and tenants. [Read more…] about SingleKey Expands Equifax Partnership to Transform Canadian Rental Market
Sun Life Wins CIO Award for GenAI-Powered Agent ‘Iris’
Sun Life Financial has been recognized as a 2025 CIO Awards Canada winner for the second year in a row, earning the honour for its internally developed GenAI-powered virtual agent, Iris. The awards celebrate Canadian organizations using IT innovation to deliver business value. [Read more…] about Sun Life Wins CIO Award for GenAI-Powered Agent ‘Iris’
Toronto’s Rail Acquired by Ripple in $200M Deal to Advance Stablecoin Payments
Toronto-based fintech Rail (formerly known as Layer2 Financial) has been acquired by Ripple in a $275 million deal that will see the companies combine forces to deliver the most comprehensive stablecoin-powered payments platform on the market. [Read more…] about Toronto’s Rail Acquired by Ripple in $200M Deal to Advance Stablecoin Payments
Fintel Connect Champions Launch of Financial Affiliate Marketing Forum in Toronto
Vancouver’s Fintel Connect is backing the creation of a new industry event set to reshape the future of performance marketing in financial services. [Read more…] about Fintel Connect Champions Launch of Financial Affiliate Marketing Forum in Toronto
AXL and RSM Canada Join Forces to Accelerate AI Commercialization
Toronto-based venture studio AXL and professional services giant RSM Canada have announced a strategic collaboration designed to accelerate the commercialization of Canadian artificial intelligence innovation and bolster the country’s digital economy. [Read more…] about AXL and RSM Canada Join Forces to Accelerate AI Commercialization
LexisNexis Launches AI Legal Assistant Protégé in Canada
LexisNexis, a global leader in AI-powered legal analytics, has announced the Canadian launch of its AI legal assistant, LexisNexis Protégé, alongside new enhancements to its Lexis+ AI platform. [Read more…] about LexisNexis Launches AI Legal Assistant Protégé in Canada
Affirm Partners with New Look Vision to Bring Flexible Payments to Eyewear Shoppers
Canadian consumers shopping for prescription glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses at some of the country’s most familiar optical retailers now have a new way to pay. [Read more…] about Affirm Partners with New Look Vision to Bring Flexible Payments to Eyewear Shoppers
Ownright Unveils Canada’s First Digital Status Certificate Review for Condo Buyers
Toronto-based Ownright, Ontario’s trusted law service for real estate transactions, has launched a fully digital Status Certificate Review, marking a first-of-its-kind innovation in the Canadian condo market. [Read more…] about Ownright Unveils Canada’s First Digital Status Certificate Review for Condo Buyers
Ready Plan Go Wins $75K FinTech Grant at Startupfest 2025
Montréal-based Ready Plan Go has emerged as one of the big winners at Startupfest 2025, securing the $75,000 FinTech grant supported by Digital Commerce Group. [Read more…] about Ready Plan Go Wins $75K FinTech Grant at Startupfest 2025