Winnipeg fintech Conquest Planning has shortened its name to Conquest as the company positions itself as a verifiable artificial intelligence engine for financial advice rather than a traditional planning software provider. [Read more…] about Conquest Rebrands Around Verifiable AI Financial Advice
Peoples Group Taps Feedzai to Protect Canada’s Instant Payments
Canada is preparing to make money move almost instantly, but public confidence has not yet caught up with the technology. [Read more…] about Peoples Group Taps Feedzai to Protect Canada’s Instant Payments
Borderless AI Acquires Cayman Employment to Unify Island Hiring
Toronto-based Borderless AI has acquired CaymanEmployment.com, giving the global payroll platform a direct operating presence in the Cayman Islands. [Read more…] about Borderless AI Acquires Cayman Employment to Unify Island Hiring
Beacon Raises $20 Million After Doubling Users in Seven Days
Toronto-based fintech Beacon has closed an oversubscribed $20 million financing round as it looks to expand its cross-border financial services between Canada and India. The round was led by Beacon’s existing investors, with participation from new backers. [Read more…] about Beacon Raises $20 Million After Doubling Users in Seven Days
Taxformify Tackles the Tax-Season Document Chase
For tax accountants, the busiest time of year can involve as much document chasing as tax preparation. [Read more…] about Taxformify Tackles the Tax-Season Document Chase
Neo Financial Cuts 102 Jobs in Bid to Simplify Business
Calgary-based Neo Financial has laid off 102 employees, representing roughly 10 per cent of its workforce, as the fintech moves to simplify its operations and sharpen its product focus. [Read more…] about Neo Financial Cuts 102 Jobs in Bid to Simplify Business
Tangerine Reinvents Itself for Canada’s Next Era of Digital Banking
Tangerine Bank is preparing to expand beyond the straightforward savings accounts and no-fee banking that built its reputation, as the Scotiabank subsidiary transforms itself into a technology-powered challenger bank. [Read more…] about Tangerine Reinvents Itself for Canada’s Next Era of Digital Banking
Focal AI Launches Agentic Platform to Automate Advisor Workflows
Toronto-based Focal AI has launched an agentic AI platform designed to complete administrative tasks across the technology systems used by Canadian financial advisors. [Read more…] about Focal AI Launches Agentic Platform to Automate Advisor Workflows
Coinbase Opens Crypto Futures to Canadian Traders
Coinbase is expanding its Canadian offering with the launch of regulated derivatives contracts for eligible investors, giving sophisticated traders new ways to speculate on market movements and manage portfolio risk. [Read more…] about Coinbase Opens Crypto Futures to Canadian Traders
Scotiabank Taps TD AI Chief Luke Gee for New Enterprise Role
Scotiabank has recruited one of TD Bank Group’s top artificial intelligence executives to lead its expanding data and AI strategy. [Read more…] about Scotiabank Taps TD AI Chief Luke Gee for New Enterprise Role