Regulation & Compliance
Why Fintech Entrepreneurs Should Make Friends with Regulations
Adam Nanjee, Head of Fintech at MaRS Discovery District, explains the key role of the regulatory environment at each stage of a fintech startup’s development.
October 20, 2016VIDEO: Legal Expertise Essential to Fintech Success
Pay close attention to financial regulation, otherwise your great product and team can’t approach the marketplace.
July 26, 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.