Fintech in Canada: emerging trends and new opportunities
The intersection of finance and technology continues to drive growth across key industries in Canada. In this series, we cover the trends influencing the Canadian fintech space—and how FIs, startups and others can meet the rising demand for innovation.

Featured video: Retail Payment Activities Act

The Retail Payment Activities Act will task senior leaders at payment service providers (PSPs) with building a lot more compliance into their operations. What’s more, for many this will be the first time their business is subject to such significant oversight.

In this video, Andrew Bernstein and Brigitte Goulard explain why PSPs will soon receive some of the scrutiny that is usually reserved for banks—and what they can do to adapt. Also in this video:

  • How this legislation aims to protect end users
  • Who is exempt from the Act
  • Penalties the Bank of Canada can impose
  • Advice for PSPs as they navigate the Act

Click here for a transcript of this video.

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In this session, our panel will discuss the top fintech trends of 2022, and what may be in store for the industry in the year to come.
Sep 29, 2022
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The technology of blockchain
In this session, we will walk you through the technology of blockchain. Our panel will discuss blocks, the chain, distributed ledger technology, and different types of blockchains and tokens—and answer any questions you may have.
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How the current regulatory and economic climate is impacting fintech M&A
Join us for a conversation on how the current economic climate and regulatory developments is impacting merger and acquisition activity in the fintech space.
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The future of fintech: blockchain and open banking
Join us as we discuss how these trends can redefine the future of fintech, and what startups and FIs should keep top of mind.
Dec 8, 2022
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Canada is a known global player when it comes to fintech innovation. We look at the current state of play for Canadian fintech as the regulatory regime evolves and as startups, investors and consumers continue to drive momentum in the space.
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