Calgary is an attractive market for firms in the financial services sector. From retail and corporate banking, to investment banking and fintech, Calgary is home to companies across the spectrum.
Calgary is an attractive market for firms in the financial services sector due to the concentration of capital-intensive companies, high-deal velocity, large deal size, foreign investments and individual wealth. The strength of the sector has been a catalyst for the growth of fintech firms in the city with expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrency, insurtech, paytech, capital markets and investments, personal finance, and tech and software.
Calgary is an attractive market for firms in the financial services sector. From retail and corporate banking, to investment banking and fintech, Calgary is home to companies across the spectrum.
Our interactive investment map highlights the foreign direct investment (FDI) that has taken place in the Calgary area over the past 6 years.
Explore investment in CalgaryWhen a home-grown fintech firm is acquired by a global financial services giant for more than $1 billion, it speaks to the game-changing companies emerging in the financial service sector in Calgary.
Morgan Stanley said one reason it made its largest acquisition since the 2008 financial crisis in acquiring Solium Capital is the company’s connection to younger workers through the startup economy.
Solium, now Shareworks by Morgan Stanley, which has grown steadily since it launched in 2002, provides technology and services to support stock-based incentive plans. Its 3,000 corporate clients employ one million workers.
News of the deal made headlines around the world.
Alberta-grown ATB Financial is on a mission to create positive change for Albertans. Through a combination of Applied Labs and Research & Development, they push the boundaries and bring research to production quickly for customers and team members. This includes the application of artificial intelligence, powered by machine learning, to advance their own story and society at large.
With a growth projection of 11 per cent year-over-year, Financial Services’ DX spend is projected to be CAD $1.5 billion in Alberta by 2024.
See how Financial Services is leading digital transformation on our DX spend dashboard.
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As a credit union, we’re different than a bank - and we like it that way. Our four trusted local brands come together to form one of Canada’s largest credit unions. And together, we are better for Albertans. We provide local business banking services to all types and sizes of businesses by offering the funding, support and encouragement they need to grow. We’re committed to finding ways to save you money and serve you better.
Together with its subsidiaries, National Bank forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. It has more than 21,000 employees and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity.
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