Capital Formation in Specialty Finance

COVID has changed the capital formation playbook for specialty finance. How have transactions been impacted and what should lenders now be aware of when they seek funds? This webinar will cover what to keep in mind leading up to transactions. How lenders can COVID-proof their valuation , expand their portfolio funds and set themselves up […]

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Data Analytics in Lending

Who will be there? Over 100 data scientists & risk officers from Canadian lenders such as BFS Capital, Lendified, OnDeck, goeasy, RBC, Capital One, Borrowell, and many many more. Network with CEOs and founders of the most exciting fintechs and lenders in Canada. Join Canada’s largest lender community. When: Feb 27th, 8am – 11am Where: […]

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2020 Open Banking Summit

Join us for the 2nd Annual Open Banking Summit. Hear from CEOs & founders of the largest fintechs in Canada. While Canada has been grappling with open banking regulation, developed markets around the world have been deploying fintech innovations aggressively. How can Canada accelerate its fintech economy within the framework of open banking and how […]

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2022 Canadian Lenders Summit

See you next week on the 16th. Join over 500 fintech lenders, banks, credit unions, tech vendors, portfolio providers and government leaders. Networking has begun! When you are registered for the event: STEP 1: Download “Lenders Summit” app Apple iOS | Android STEP 2: Use your email as the “registration ID” to login STEP 3: Start building your profile! STEP […]

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Retail X

Chicago @ RetailX: The Changing Face of Checkout: Panel: • Gary Schwartz, President of the Canadian Lenders Association • Chris Faught, VP of Omnichannel at Affirm • Lindy Crea, Head of U.S. Partnerships at Klarna. This panel highlights ways to develop a successful relationship with next-gen shoppers at checkout, including GenX and Millennials. Takeaways include: […]

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Venture Debt Summit

The Canadian Lenders Association is pleased to present a Small Business Week event on Venture Debt. Venture debt deals are on the rise in Canada in lockstep with it’s booming tech startup sector. Hear from Canada’s largest tech lenders on what they look for in a deal, what keeps them up at night, and where […]

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Credit Invisibles

Canadian Lenders Association, is proud to host a series of workshops addressing tools, policies and fintech topics. The Policy & Economic Research Council (PERC) and industry panel to discussed how advanced lenders are using alternative data sources as well as advanced analytics to better target and serve thin file or credit invisible consumers. Who was […]

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Structuring A Specialty Finance Transaction

Structuring & Financing Your Specialty Finance Transaction The Canadian Lenders Association is pleased to host a series of workshops addressing tools, policies and fintech topics. This workshop is on how to structure and finance your specialty finance transaction, which will be hosted by McCarthy Tétrault LLP at their offices in Toronto on April 2, 2019. […]

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