TD’s Layer 6 and Cohere embark on $25-million AI collaboration
The Big Six Canadian bank has teamed up with the country’s LLM maker to boost AI adoption.
FinTech
Robinhood opens new Canadian HQ in Toronto as Canada becomes a “priority” market
Starting with crypto, the US brokerage aims to bring more competition to Canada.
Wise launches chequing account for Canadians
Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada.
Portage closes fourth FinTech VC fund at $600 million USD
Portage is the FinTech investment arm of Power Corporation-owned Sagard.
Why did quantum leaders sound the Q-Day alarm at a FinTech conference?
At Canada FinTech Forum, experts warn that organizations without a quantum plan are way behind.
Q&A: Adam Felesky on why Canadian FinTech is missing domestic growth capital
Portage CEO argues pension funds should back more Canadian GPs and companies.
Canada FinTech Forum kicks off with a bang after shots fired over Real-Time Rail delays
Wealthsimple government relations leader says Canada should have had real-time rail five years ago.
What’s next for trust, innovation, and co-creation in the Canadian FinTech ecosystem?
Ahead of Canada FinTech Forum 2026, Mastercard’s Balinder Ahluwalia on local builders shaping future commerce.
Neo Financial lays off roughly 10 percent of its staff
Calgary-based FinTech cut 102 employees to create a “simpler and faster team.”
Landjourney rebrands to Sweet, secures $7.4 million USD to simplify commercial lending beyond agriculture
Montreal-founded FinTech says its platform helps lenders complete previously “weeks-long processes” in days.
Canadian platforms shouldn’t offer sports or entertainment prediction market bets, regulators say
Wealthsimple has argued that contract regulations shouldn’t differ according to subject matter.
Coinbase Canada’s Eric Richmond thinks “all-encompassing” crypto regulation could lighten the load
New CEO plans to push for clearer rules as he brings more financial products to Canadians.
Helcim raises $53 million amid shakeup in Canadian payments
Calgary company reaches $250-million valuation, hopes to grow after Moneris sells to US private equity.
Clearco secures $100 million USD for “rescaling” after difficult years
After recapitalizing in 2023, Toronto FinTech company says it will break even by Q4.
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