Toronto-based Bloom Finance has launched SafeRate, the country’s first reverse mortgage with a lifetime fixed interest rate, giving Canadian homeowners aged 55 and older new tools to manage retirement finances amid rising living costs. [Read more…] about Bloom Finance Launches Canada’s First Lifetime Fixed-Rate Reverse Mortgage
Canada’s Hospitality Tech Awakening: POS Modernization Becomes a Business Imperative
Nearly half of Canadian hospitality operators say service quality is suffering due to staffing shortages — and integrated technology, not headcount, may be the solution. [Read more…] about Canada’s Hospitality Tech Awakening: POS Modernization Becomes a Business Imperative
Renda Builds Canada’s First Conversational, AI-Powered Bank
Toronto’s Renda is emerging as one of the first Canadian startups to build a conversational, AI-powered banking experience that unifies checking, savings, credit, and automation into one seamless platform. [Read more…] about Renda Builds Canada’s First Conversational, AI-Powered Bank
Loon Raises $3 Million to Build Canada’s First Regulated Stablecoin
Calgary fintech startup Loon has secured $3 million in pre-seed financing to develop a Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin designed to operate under domestic regulation, marking a significant step toward sovereign digital payment infrastructure in Canada. [Read more…] about Loon Raises $3 Million to Build Canada’s First Regulated Stablecoin
Loanova Opens Early Waitlist for Canada’s First Fractional Mortgage Platform
Toronto-based fintech Loanova has opened its early waitlist for investors and borrowers as it moves toward full regulatory approval with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). [Read more…] about Loanova Opens Early Waitlist for Canada’s First Fractional Mortgage Platform
Fintech Firms Lead Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 Rankings
Canadian fintech companies took centre stage in Deloitte Canada’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 program, which celebrates the country’s fastest-growing technology innovators. Now in its 28th year, the program recognizes entrepreneurial excellence and the resilience driving Canada’s innovation economy. [Read more…] about Fintech Firms Lead Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 Rankings
Karla Launches Next-Gen Financial Platform Built for Canadians
Toronto-based fintech startup Karla has unveiled Karla 2.0, a next-generation personal finance platform designed to give Canadians greater clarity and control over their money through advanced AI and a commitment to transparency. [Read more…] about Karla Launches Next-Gen Financial Platform Built for Canadians
Fintech Calgary to Host Webinar on Expanding into the UAE Market
Fintech Calgary will host a Digital Acceleration Transformation Expo 2025 webinar on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 1 to 2pm, spotlighting how Canadian fintech startups can expand into the United Arab Emirates and the broader MENA region. [Read more…] about Fintech Calgary to Host Webinar on Expanding into the UAE Market
Maximizer Launches AI Tool to Help Advisors Capture $1-Trillion Wealth Transfer
As Canada faces an unprecedented $1-trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, financial advisors are confronting mounting pressures—from tighter regulations and fee compression to growing client expectations for personalized service. [Read more…] about Maximizer Launches AI Tool to Help Advisors Capture $1-Trillion Wealth Transfer
EQ Bank Enters Business Banking with Digital-First Platform
EQ Bank has officially launched its Business Banking platform, expanding its digital challenger model to small business owners across Canada. [Read more…] about EQ Bank Enters Business Banking with Digital-First Platform