The Future of Lending ™
The CLA promotes transparency and fosters responsible and ethical lending practices. The association supports FinTech innovation across all consumer and commercial lending sectors.
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Crypto custodian Brane Capital Joins CLA, Launching Canada’s First Comprehensive Collateral Custody Solution for Crypto-Backed Loans
June 14, 2021 (Toronto) — The Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) is pleased to welcome Brane Capital, Canada’s leading cryptocurrency and digital asset custodian, as Brane launches the first Canadian collateral custody solution for loans secured by crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Combining cutting-edge custody technology, private key management protocols, and customizable reporting capabilities, Brane’s […]
Canada’s 2021 Budget: The CLA’s Response
We are disappointed that the world-class innovation and experience of the Canadian fintech lending sector is not harnessed in Canada’s economic recovery plans as it has been successfully in the UK, US and Australia. We are pleased, however, that the government recognizes that the digital economy is critical to growing a more prosperous economy. Fintech […]
Response to Ontario High-Cost Credit Consultation
Response to the Alternative Financial Services: High-Cost Credit Consultation Paper March 30th, 2021 Introduction The Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) supports the growth of companies that are in the business of lending, or providing other means of credit, to small businesses and individuals. We represent over 100 companies across Canada. Our members are fintech innovators and […]
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Events & Resources
The Canadian Lenders Association is committed to sharing ideas nationally to help educate borrowers and share best practices with lenders. All content is available online – our community has no paywalls. We run fortnightly The Future of Lending ™ webinars, discussions and fireside chats. These ideas are shared via Linkedin to reach a wide social […]
Leadership White Papers
The Canadian Lenders Association is committed to publish world-class research and thought leadership on key topics impacting fintech lending. The CLA’s white papers provide thoughtful analysis and insights into trends and opportunities across the sector. Our research and thought leadership offers key insights into the fintech ecosystem. With the acceleration of digitization, including automation and […]
Policy & Standards
The Canadian Lenders Association is committed to working with all stakeholders in the community to advance policy and standard at a provincial and federal level. Our Policy Committee works closely with government and other association to advocate for borrowers making sure all lenders must uphold with the values of the CLA and comply with regulatory […]
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