As Canada’s financial landscape evolves, so must our approach to qualified investments within tax-advantaged savings plans like RRSPs and TFSAs. At Shakepay, we believe it’s time for Canada to allow Canadians to invest directly in Bitcoin within their qualified investment accounts, similar to the approach taken by the United States. Here’s why. [Read more…] about The Future of Qualified Investments in Canada: Why Bitcoin Belongs in Your RRSP
Thought Leaders
Immigration: A New Frontier for the Fintech Ecosystem
In an era of unprecedented global mobility, national financial systems must adapt to welcome newcomers. However, the immigrant journey, often fueled by aspirations, is frequently met with the harsh reality of financial exclusion. Drawing from our own experiences as immigrants to Canada, we’ve felt the financial hurdles faced by newcomers. [Read more…] about Immigration: A New Frontier for the Fintech Ecosystem
FinOps Market Map: Visualizing Canada’s Financial Operations Companies
The fintechs in this market map are companies that power the CFO’s office. They allow businesses to issue invoices, process payments, manage expenses & run payroll. These are behind the scenes tools that quite literally allow businesses to send & receive money. [Read more…] about FinOps Market Map: Visualizing Canada’s Financial Operations Companies
Customer Satisfaction Is the Key to Successful Digital Banking Adoption
In a world where digital solutions are transforming industries at a breakneck speed, Canadian banks appear stuck in a bygone era. [Read more…] about Customer Satisfaction Is the Key to Successful Digital Banking Adoption
A Pathway to Greater Efficiency for Canadian Finance Leaders
Earlier this year, the Bank of Canada noted an urgent need for the country to elevate its productivity levels. Improving productivity through efficiency, can allow our economy to grow faster and lessen the risk of inflation. Encouragingly, this is an achievable scenario. [Read more…] about A Pathway to Greater Efficiency for Canadian Finance Leaders
Why Fintech Brands Are Using TV To Cut Through the Competition
The media environment in 2024 continues to present more complexity for marketers looking to capture audiences, drive traffic, and build awareness and brand presence. These intersecting objectives need to be tailored to the marketer’s audience and narrowed to reflect unique initiatives within the brand’s scope. [Read more…] about Why Fintech Brands Are Using TV To Cut Through the Competition
The Future of Authentication Is Without Passwords
If you’re like most people, you have dozens, if not hundreds of online accounts for everything from banking and shopping to watching movies, listening to music or keeping up with your friends through social media. [Read more…] about The Future of Authentication Is Without Passwords
Exploring the Trends Driving Change in Payment Processing
The payment processing industry is rapidly evolving due to digital advancements, with over 85% of retailers in the U.S. and Canada presently accepting Apple Pay. [Read more…] about Exploring the Trends Driving Change in Payment Processing
2024 Content Marketing Trends for Fintech Companies
2023 was a year where marketing teams in all verticals had to be more strategic and creative with their dollars – particularly for teams within the fintech and financial services space. [Read more…] about 2024 Content Marketing Trends for Fintech Companies
Canada’s Reluctance To Embrace Open Banking Is Widening the Innovation Gap
Since the creation of online banking in the early 2000s, there hasn’t been a whole lot of progress in the Canadian banking system, and other countries are zooming ahead. [Read more…] about Canada’s Reluctance To Embrace Open Banking Is Widening the Innovation Gap