Questrade launches custom indexing as massive IPOs reshape the market
CPO says there’s demand for portfolio flexibility ahead of blockbuster IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.
FinTech
Wealthsimple partners with US exchange Kalshi to launch prediction market app
Users can only make predictions on climate, economic markets, and financial indicators.
Michael Hyatt-backed BrokerPlus launches to disrupt “antiquated” mortgage industry
Surf co-founder and former Boardy colleague want to empower brokers with AI.
Nuvei to buy US payments processor Payoneer for $2.75 billion USD
Montréal-based Nuvei says combined company will process more than $500 billion in annual payment volume.
Koho becomes Canada’s latest unicorn following $130-million Series E round
FinTech firm passes 2.5 million users as it navigates “final stages” of acquiring banking licence.
Nesto secures nearly $1.5-billion valuation in new Series E round
Montréal-based digital mortgage lender wants to speed up approvals using AI.
Coinbase Canada appoints Eric Richmond as new CEO
Former leader Lucas Matheson left the crypto exchange in December to join Opendoor.
DataBraid secures $1.9 million USD to solve insurance brokers’ “portal hopping” problem
Brainchild of Koru and Scoop aims to solve the quiet inefficiency eating away at brokers’ margins.
Stablecoins will eventually “leapfrog” real-time rail payments, finance leaders say
Panelists at the 2026 Canadian Finance Summit agreed that stablecoins present better value than RTR payments.
Robinhood officially enters Canada, following WonderFi acquisition
WonderFi’s president and CEO departed following the close of the deal.
Questrade’s Salim Naran doesn’t understand why more people aren’t using AI for personal finance
At Toronto Tech Week, Naran said uptake of AI tools for financial management is “surprisingly low.”
Purpose CEO Som Seif says “self-centred” finance industry is killing competition
Amidst battle with OSC, Seif claims incumbents wield the regulated nature of the financial industry against change.
Wealthsimple to offer early access to IPO trading
Upcoming IPOs for SpaceX and Anthropic are boosting demand.
Saris raises $28.8-million USD Series A to automate banks’ back offices
Canadian founders of YC-backed Oohlala Mobile return with new startup.
Investor burn books and FaceTiming Serena Williams: three founder fundraising stories from Homecoming
CEOs of Float, Neo Financial, and Rebel told Homecoming attendees how they courted investors.