Fintechs Canada is thrilled to announce that Equifax Canada has joined the association.
“As we look to the future of financial services in Canada, it’s important that our members are experts in the important topics that affect Canadians,” said Laurence Cooke, Chair of the Board. “When looking to data companies that support the financial health of Canadians, Equifax Canada is an excellent partner and we’re excited to have them join us.”
Fintechs Canada continues to grow on its mission to promote responsible innovation, knocking down barriers to entry and managing emerging risks. The association is working with the federal government to deliver its platform commitments on payments modernization, open banking, and the digitalization of money.
“Equifax Canada is thrilled to work with Fintechs Canada as a member of its industry association. It’s such a dynamic and exciting time in payments and financial services, with emerging technologies and changes that will benefit Canadian businesses and consumers alike,” said Sue Hutchison, President of Equifax Canada. “Fintechs play a critical role in the ongoing evolution of open banking, driving the pace of innovation and accelerating the development of consumer-centric solutions. For over a hundred years, Equifax has been a critical part of the Canadian economy providing data, analytics and insights to help power decisions at the largest banks in the country, government, telcos and businesses. We are trusted by the financial ecosystem and we deliver on the latest cloud technology. Equifax is in a unique position to bridge the open banking dialogue between fintechs and financial institutions and we look forward to deepening positive and productive relationships in the ecosystem. Along with our peers in the industry association, Equifax and Fintechs Canada can help shape the future of the financial sector in Canada.”
About Equifax
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 14,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.ca.
About Fintechs Canada
Established in May 2019 as a not-for-profit member association and recently renamed to Fintechs Canada, the association serves as the collective voice for fintechs in Canada. Our membership includes market-leading Canadian fintechs, fintech-friendly financial institutions, the technology companies powering Canada’s credit union sector, and global fintech companies, among others.
