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Regulation · Financial Post

TD and BMO are in the crosshairs of a U.S. regulator. Here's why

Two of Canada’s largest financial institutions landed on a list of banks accused of 'debanking'

Oct 16, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

The Canadian entrepreneur has changed. Has banking kept up?

Tangerine Bank's Jodi Kovitz examines trends shaping modern entrepreneurship and the support builders seek.

Oct 15, 2026

Regulation · Financial Post

Canada's top banking regulator wants to address competitive imbalance between small and large banks. But will it work?

To some extent, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has already started easing lending rules for smaller banks

Oct 14, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

Canada's biggest banks and telecom companies form coalition to tackle fraud worth millions

CSAFE will include the Big Six banks except for TD Bank, the Big Three telcos and Desjardins as founding members

Oct 14, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Why Koho won’t bet on prediction markets

Canada’s newest FinTech unicorn is poised to become its newest bank. CEO Daniel Eberhard explains what comes next.

Oct 12, 2026

Regulation · Financial Post

Artificial intelligence grows to 'risk front and centre' for Canada's banking regulator

OSFI mulls AI safety code for financial system

Oct 8, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Canada’s initial real-time rail rollout likely won’t include big banks, sources say

Feds say they will aim to have all major financial institutions on board by next summer.

Oct 8, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Software startup Polygrade emerges from stealth to build AI for home warranty claims

Former Setter, Sears Home Services leaders launch with $6.3 million USD in seed funding.

Oct 6, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

TD's AI returns help put it back into the top 10 in this global bank index

TD ranked as the world's 10th most advanced bank for AI, while RBC ranked No. 3 for the fourth consecutive year

Oct 6, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

Ex-Vanguard exec aims to launch Canada’s first investment dealer solely focused on prediction markets

Atul Tiwari and fellow domestic finance vets seek regulatory approval to build Verdx.

Oct 2, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

TD to buy back $10-billion worth of shares after banking watchdog eased buffers

CEO Raymond Chun has said the lender could return more than $13 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2027

Sep 30, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Woveo partners with BDC on business microlending program

The $10-million project aims to expand capital access for small and medium-sized businesses.

Sep 23, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

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.

Sep 22, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

Here's how bank stocks might perform if the Bank of Canada starts hiking rates

Some analysts say the impact of a potential hike before year-end may be different this time

Sep 21, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

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.

Sep 18, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Wise launches chequing account for Canadians

Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada.

Sep 17, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Portage closes fourth FinTech VC fund at $600 million USD

Portage is the FinTech investment arm of Power Corporation-owned Sagard.

Sep 16, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

Sep 16, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

Sep 15, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

Sep 14, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

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.

Sep 10, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Neo Financial lays off roughly 10 percent of its staff

Calgary-based FinTech cut 102 employees to create a “simpler and faster team.”

Sep 8, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

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.

Sep 1, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

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.

Aug 27, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

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.

Aug 26, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

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.

Aug 21, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

BDC planning to expand lending tied to economic sovereignty as comfort with defence sector grows

With more than 100,000 clients, the Business Development Bank of Canada is now serving about a third of its potential base

Aug 21, 2026

Payments · Financial Post

'Where do I go?': Sale of payment processor Moneris to U.S. firm sparks concern for small business

Canadian companies worry that fees will increase and their needs won't be addressed by big U.S.-based company

Aug 19, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Clearco secures $100 million USD for “rescaling” after difficult years

After recapitalizing in 2023, Toronto FinTech company says it will break even by Q4.

Aug 18, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

What will the Moneris sale cost Canada?

Plus: Silicon Valley’s therapists.

Aug 17, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

RBC and BMO to sell off Canadian payment giant Moneris in $2-billion deal

US-based private equity firm Francisco Partners purchases one of Canada’s largest payment processors.

Aug 11, 2026

Payments · Financial Post

RBC, BMO sell Moneris for $2 billion after more than 25 years

Sale of payment processing company to U.S. firm adds capital to banks' war chests, says analyst

Aug 11, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Canadian FinTech braces for US competition

Plus: Was OpenAI's rogue agent unstoppable?

Aug 4, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

Calgary crypto exchange Catalyx permanently barred from operating

Former crypto exchange’s CEO, Hyuk Jae Park, will also pay a $90,000 fine to Alberta Securities Commission.

Jul 31, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Questrade is remaking its platform for an AI-driven investing market

Digital brokerage showcased chatbot-driven investing, research, and trading options at summer product showcase.

Jul 30, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Wealthsimple reports “biggest quarter ever” as it nearly doubles assets under management in a year

Toronto FinTech firm added roughly 200,000 users and recorded largest-ever quarter for net deposits.

Jul 30, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Ramp fully launches in Canada alongside new Toronto office

New York-based FinTech enters a market currently held by domestic players like Float and Venn.

Jul 28, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Vena Solutions set to acquire Morpheo AI in agentic capability push

Toronto startups combine to deepen the role of AI in financial planning and analysis.

Jul 28, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

Tenor raises $2.5 million USD to build blockchain-based lending platform

Québec crypto startup wants a world where more borrowing happens on-chain.

Jul 27, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

APX teams up with Netcoins to offer crypto-backed loans

Netcoins is the first Canadian platform using APX’s lending-as-a-service infrastructure.

Jul 22, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

Crypto sector says Canada’s regulatory uncertainty limiting domestic innovation

Industry leaders argue risk aversion to blame for country’s patchwork rules and slow implementation.

Jul 21, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Manzil launches “halal version of Robinhood” in US as it eyes global growth

The Islamic FinTech startup is moving from managed investing to self-directed trading.

Jul 14, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

Canada’s real-time rail system will launch this year after achieving “critical milestone”

After years of consultations and delays, finance minister approves the RTR system’s bylaw and rules.

Jul 7, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Mortgage B-lender Haventree launches online bank

Schedule 1 Canadian bank now offers chequing-and-savings accounts and GICs.

Jul 7, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Paystone enters creditor protection, pursues debt restructuring, sale

London FinTech firm says debt-fuelled acquisition spree, billing error leave its options limited.

Jul 3, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

US finance app SoFi acquires Composer to add AI investing strategies

Acquisition of Toronto FinTech bolsters SoFi’s case to be “the everything app for digital financial services.”

Jun 30, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

Feds release proposed open banking regulations

Draft rules would require banks to share account, transaction data upon request.

Jun 26, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Float announces $85-million Series C round to support AI push

Fast-growing Toronto FinTech now serves more than 7,500 Canadian businesses.

Jun 25, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

Restaurants call on courts to force XTM to repay missing funds

FinTech’s payments platform abruptly collapsed earlier this year

Jun 24, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Q&A: How open banking could leave small FinTechs out

FDATA head Steve Boms argues for a “sponsored” accreditation model in Canada.

Jun 24, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Blossom Social raises more than $2 million through FrontFundr campaign

Funding will help the social network for investors continue its global expansion.

Jun 23, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Tetrix raises $15 million USD to excavate investor data buried in old technolgies

Canadian co-founded, New York-based investment intelligence platform will expand Montréal office with new funding.

Jun 23, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Wealthsimple bets on a complex market

Plus: Feds force through controversial Bill C-22.

Jun 22, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

Jun 18, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Wealthsimple partners with US exchange Kalshi to launch prediction market app

Users can only make predictions on climate, economic markets, and financial indicators.

Jun 18, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Michael Hyatt-backed BrokerPlus launches to disrupt “antiquated” mortgage industry

Surf co-founder and former Boardy colleague want to empower brokers with AI.

Jun 17, 2026

Payments · BetaKit

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.

Jun 15, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

Koho moves closer to getting banking licence after raising $130 million

The OSFI has said it's working on making the path to a federal banking licence 'quicker, clearer and more predictable'

Jun 11, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Nesto secures nearly $1.5-billion valuation in new Series E round

Montréal-based digital mortgage lender wants to speed up approvals using AI.

Jun 10, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

Coinbase Canada appoints Eric Richmond as new CEO

Former leader Lucas Matheson left the crypto exchange in December to join Opendoor.

Jun 9, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Crypto · BetaKit

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Robinhood officially enters Canada, following WonderFi acquisition

WonderFi’s president and CEO departed following the close of the deal.

Jun 2, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.”

May 29, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

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.

May 28, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

Wealthsimple to offer early access to IPO trading

Upcoming IPOs for SpaceX and Anthropic are boosting demand.

May 28, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Saris raises $28.8-million USD Series A to automate banks’ back offices

Canadian founders of YC-backed Oohlala Mobile return with new startup.

May 28, 2026

Fintech · BetaKit

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.

May 27, 2026

Crypto · Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada joins BIS Project Agorá to test improvements in wholesale cross-border payments

The Bank of Canada announced today it is joining the Bank for International Settlements’ Project Agorá, an initiative exploring how tokenization could improve wholesale cross-border payments.

May 27, 2026

Regulation · BetaKit

WonderFi clears final regulatory hurdle to be acquired by Robinhood

More than a year after inking the deal, it’s finally slated to close on June 1.

May 26, 2026

Banking · BetaKit

Wealthsimple unveils new family and business products as it broadens banking push

At Wealthsimple Presents, company says it wants to be the platform for your entire financial life.

May 21, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

Canada doesn’t need a digital loonie to maintain sovereignty from the U.S. — it needs digital competition

Alex Tapscott: A Canadian central bank digital dollar would be less useful than private-sector alternatives already in development

May 12, 2026

Fintech · Financial Post

Canadian fintech investment down nearly 75% last year, after record-high 2024

The investment appetite for fintechs is expected to grow in 2026, as investors prioritize quality, scale and strategic fit

Feb 18, 2026

Banking · Financial Post

Fintech Float Financial expands banking products for businesses after $100M debt funding

Float will continue to offer up to 4% interest on every dollar

Jan 26, 2026

Fintech · Financial Post

Fintech platform FundThrough expands financing solutions with Ampla acquisition

Expanding services for cash-crunched small and medium-sized businesses

Apr 22, 2025

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