Industry & Markets
Mexico Bank Buys Into Singapore Startup in a Big Way
Startups outside of Silicon Valley bank on having international reach.
January 25, 2018A “Global First Approach” For Growth Potential in Fintech
Dinaro Ly, Director of the MaRS FinTech cluster in Toronto, connects rising fintech companies with financial industry stalwarts. TechPORTFOLIO recently spoke to Dinaro about the potential that smart startups tap into by incorporating cross-border planning and setting their sights on the world market.
January 17, 2017The Practical Age of Monetized Data Has Finally Arrived
Major companies like Uber and Under Armour are putting data to work, and the emerging partnerships and new app developments are having a bottom-line impact.
December 14, 2016IBM Partners with MaRS Fintech Hub
The tech giant joins a network of other MaRS FinTech Cluster partners including CIBC, Manulife and payment processor Moneris, in providing startups with support including product feedback and business advisory services.
August 31, 2016VIDEO: Fintech Innovation Happens Through Cooperation
In order to meet the needs and expectations of a newer generation of customers, fintech companies, banks, and regulators have to collaborate closely.
July 29, 2016AI and Big Data: The Next Frontier of Fintech
AI-powered data analytics not only captures vast amounts of data in real-time, but also helps users understand how different data points relate to each other, providing insights that might otherwise be lost.
July 27, 2016Brexit May Mean New European Bases For Fintech
If not London, where should fintech startups look? Berlin and Dublin are early contenders to attract investment in the sector.
July 12, 2016Why Canadian Fintechs Are Falling Behind
Fintech may be the hot new sector in Canadian investment circles, but deal-making lags that of other countries — signalling a funding gap that could weigh on global competitiveness.
July 11, 2016What Is Fintech? The Definitive Fintech Glossary
From cryptocurrency to DAO to robo-advisors, fintech is adding new words to its arsenal as the industry continues to grow.
July 6, 2016Demand for Fintech Innovation Creates Cooperation Ecosystems
Financial institutions are wrestling with the competitive implications of fintech. A recent PwC report says 20% of their business is at risk by 2020, so many are already partnering with more nimble, innovative startups. Funding of fintech startups last year reached $12.2 billion.
May 17, 2016Startups Eat Into The $4.7 Trillion Financial Services Industry
If Goldman Sachs is correct, fintech – which generally refers to "point solutions" created by startups to make payments, loans, and other financial transactions easier than what's offered by incumbent banks – could displace $4.7 trillion in revenue for financial services firms.
April 20, 2016Toronto is a Fintech Testing Ground, says MaRS Innovation Lead
The way we borrow, save and invest money will never be the same thanks to a surge in financial technology (fintech) companies driving a digital revolution in the financial services sector.
March 31, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
What does TechPortfolio cover in fintech?
Payments, banking and personal finance, wealth and investing, regulation and compliance, security and identity, and blockchain and digital assets, with a focus on Canadian companies and the people building them.
What is fintech?
Fintech, short for financial technology, is software and services that change how people and businesses pay, borrow, save, invest and manage risk. It covers startups as well as the technology that banks and insurers build themselves.
Does TechPortfolio cover Canadian fintech regulation?
Yes. The Regulation & Compliance subsection covers rules that affect Canadian fintechs, including anti-money-laundering obligations, open banking and securities rules for digital assets.
Are older fintech stories still on the site?
Yes. Fintech coverage dating back to 2016 is kept in each subsection and labelled with the year it was published.
How can a fintech company be featured?
Email info@techportfolio.net with a short description of the company, what is new and why it matters to Canadian readers.