Investor interest in fintech remains quite high in Canada, with the Big Five banks continuing to place a strong emphasis on innovation
EY survey says lack of awareness and a preference for traditional firms as main reason for low penetration
New paper from Waterloo think tank suggests necessary steps should be taken to encourage fintech growth domestically and globally
Far from replacing interaction with real people, technology strengthens the financial advisor’s client service
Through their innovation hubs, financial services institutions are exploring ways of integrating AI and other technology into wealth management
Collaboration with employees in traditional banking and insurance channels is crucial to the work done in the financial services sector’s innovation hubs
With growing interest in fintech, financial services institutions are launching innovation labs inspired by the unorthodox corporate settings of Silicon Valley
The unit, part of FCA Innovate, provides feedback for fintech firms
Wealthsimple, Trulioo, FinanceIt, Wave Accounting and Street Contxt were among the 250 top firms, according to new research
The firm will provide funding of $20 million during the next five years to develop tools to provide better experiences for investors and financial advisors