Chexy has established a partnership with Mastercard.
As loyalty programs evolve, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to earn rewards on categories that have traditionally been excluded from rewards ecosystems, according to a statement from the Toronto-based fintech startup. [Read more…] about Chexy Looks to Richen Rewards Ecosystem with Mastercard Collab
A strong majority of Canadians agree it’s important to embed accessibility in financial products, a recent Mastercard Pulse survey found, which is why the financial titan is looking to embed accessibility in financial products for Canada’s sight loss community with its latest launch. [Read more…] about CIBC Becomes First in Canada to Offer Accessible ‘Touch Card’ by Mastercard
As Fraud Prevention Month approaches, we are once again reminded that the risk of fraud in Canadian finance remains of concern to a majority of the population. [Read more…] about Adoption of Financial Technology Key to Minimizing Fraud Risk in Canada: Report
Santa is readying his sleigh for a big journey next week, which signals that another year is just about wrapped up.
In 2024, a robust roster of professionals from across the financial and technology spectrums inked the pages of Fintech.ca, covering wide array of important and interesting topics—from payments processing to AI to crypto to customer satisfaction to content marketing and much more. [Read more…] about Remembering What Canadian Experts Said About Financial Technology in 2024
Small businesses contribute more than one-third of Canada’s gross domestic product from the private sector.
As the holiday season approaches, Mastercard is inviting Canadians to “step into a storybook world and celebrate the heart and soul of small businesses with an enchanting, immersive new shopping experience.” [Read more…] about Mastercard Testing Special Shopping Experience in Canada Before Rollout
October is Cybersecurity Awareness month but 2024 might be the year that digital fraud took on a dangerous new year-round urgency, in Canada and around the world. [Read more…] about Fintech Cybersecurity: The Importance of Cyber Hygiene to Safeguard Business
When financial technology startups first began to disrupt Canada’s stodgy and conservative banking sector years ago, initial air between disruptors and incumbents felt thick and heavy.
Friend, the question begged, or foe? [Read more…] about Partnerships Power Up Innovation at the Intersection of Finance and Technology
Now more than ever, scammers are taking advantage of the latest technologies like AI to deceive people.
According to the FBI, across the United States people lost $12.5 billion to internet scams in 2023 alone. In the UK, fraudsters were responsible for nearly 1.4 million thefts during the first half of 2023 – the equivalent of one every 12 seconds. [Read more…] about Mastercard Transforms the Fight Against Scams With Latest AI Tech
Vancouver-headquartered VoPay and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership that will simplify both domestic and cross-border money movement for businesses and consumers in Canada. [Read more…] about VoPay and Mastercard Partner to Enhance Fast, Secure Money Transfers
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
