Paramount Commerce joins Fintechs Canada
“Our mission to simplify payments aligns closely with Fintechs Canada’s goal to enable choice for Canadians by opening markets for financial technology companies,” says Dave Roe, COO at Paramount Commerce. “Together we will break down barriers to encourage competition, ensure access to the Real-Time Rail, and further the implementation of open banking in Canada. We also look forward to bringing market-first solutions to our merchants and consumers.”
Xero joins Fintechs Canada
“Xero is thrilled to join Fintechs Canada as its mission of enabling greater choice for Canadians through a thriving fintech sector resonates with our mission to help small business owners thrive,” said Faye Pang, Xero Canada Country Manager. “We look forward to working together to support the Canadian small business economy.”
Shakepay joins Fintechs Canada
“Shakepay is thrilled to become a member of Fintechs Canada and work towards breaking down barriers for financial technology companies like ours to thrive and grow,” said Sophia Cote, Head of Policy and Communications.
Elavon joins Fintechs Canada
“We are seeing innovation in fintech coming out nearly every day across the world,” said Jamie Walker, CEO of Elavon. “We are pleased to join Fintechs Canada and be a part of a collective that is working to bring together smart, responsible financial technology through relationships across the sector that will ultimately benefit all Canadians and help sustain the thriving Fintech Sector in Canada.”
4PAY joins Fintechs Canada
“Fintechs Canada aligns with our vision to open markets and allow 4PAY and other financial technology companies to deliver a more inclusive financial services experience here in Canada and around the world,” said Neil Appalsamy, CEO and Co-Founder of 4PAY.
Fintechs Canada submits feedback on RPAA regulations
Using the government’s guiding principles of proportionality, necessity, consistency, and effectiveness, Fintechs Canada has identified areas in the draft regulations that are too prescriptive and onerous for fintech scale-ups, as well as areas that would benefit from more clarity.
Centerprise joins Fintechs Canada
“We partner with Canadian credit unions and their service providers to help them keep up and get ahead in technology implementations. We are a small consulting firm looking to grow our contacts and capabilities in the Canadian fintech world. The association appears to be a perfect fit for us, and we’re excited to get involved!”
Fintechs Canada supports Ontario’s modernization of consumer protection law
Fintechs Canada recently submitted a letter to the Ontario government in support of its attempt at modernizing consumer protection law. The Ontario government was consulting on changes to the Consumer Protection Act, legislation that sets the rules which protect consumers in their dealings with businesses. In 2019, the Ontario government announced its first comprehensive review […]
Panel: How Fintechs Help Fight Financial Crime
As more and more of us participate in the digital economy, more and more of us become potential victims of evolving types of fraud. In this panel, we’ll hear how fintechs are protecting Canadians against all types of fraud. Thank you to our panelists from Paysend, Mastercard, Central 1, and VoPay!
Pateno Payments, Bitvo joined Fintechs Canada
“Looking globally, it is clear that other developed nations have progressed much faster and become much more sophisticated in their deployment and adoption of financial technologies,” said Pateno and Bitvo President and CEO Pamela Draper. “While companies like Pateno and Bitvo are significantly advancing the development of innovative financial technologies for Canadians, the country as a whole needs to catch up before it risks falling too far behind our global peers.”