Canadian FinTech leaders “cautiously optimistic” about open banking, payments modernization under Mark Carney
Jaded from years of waiting, FinTech players hope Carney’s UK track record translates into domestic policy action.
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BMO launches a workplace savings platform with FinTech startup Link
Calgary startup’s product aims to modernize company-run plans amid wobbly stock market.
FinTech VC Holt Xchange turns to FrontFundr’s equity crowdfunding platform to raise capital
The move comes amid challenging VC fundraising market conditions.
FinTech startup Reach sells majority stake to US-based Primus Capital
Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.
Father-son Schwartz duo team up with FinTech founders to launch Exit North Ventures
Leaders of Canadian Fintech, CLA, Financeit, LendCare, others look to back FinTech startups with $20-million fund.
While US moves forward on open banking, Canadian FinTechs met with more “zombie” discourse
Float CEO argues Canada’s reluctance to implement open banking is hurting SMBs.
Elevate FinTech speakers tout need for customer-centric innovations
Deputy Minister of Finance says “we need to recalibrate our levers” regarding banking innovation.
Luge Capital navigates emerging manager minefield, closes second early-stage FinTech fund at $96 million CAD
FinTech VC adds finance leader from Georgian with plans to hire an investor in Calgary.
Can Canadian FinTech woo the customers that banks have left behind?
Plus: Shopify has a new CTO, Benevity has a new CEO, and Sagard poached from Georgian.
Merchant-focused FinTech startup Sona acquired by Celero Commerce
Bootstrapped Nova Scotia startup to boost Celero’s annual card volume to $26 billion across North America.
Is Canadian FinTech making a comeback?
Plus: Vancouver says goodbye to INNOVATEwest after welcoming Web Summit.
FinTech software firm PureFacts sells majority stake to New York-based GrowthCurve Capital
Deal reportedly values PureFacts at $250 million.
Three Canadian FinTech firms strike new partnerships
VoPay, Flinks, and Payfare have been tapped to power offerings for tech giants, credit union.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Brex drops a CEO and looks to IPO
Plus: An exclusive interview on the new Float product launches.
F|T: The FinTech Times – The unravelling of LoanSnap after raising $100 million
Plus: Ratehub has a new CEO.