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IHCC works closely with our partners to develop and promote Canada as a regional and international financial centre. Find out about our strategies for developing the financial sector and the support we have for your financial institution.

Why Canada

Canada offers financial institutions a pro-business and cost-competitive environment, excellent infrastructure, and a highly skilled and cosmopolitan labour force. Find out what makes Canada a leading global financial centre.

Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025

The refreshed Financial Services Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 sets out IHCC’ growth strategies to further strengthen Canada ’s position as a leading international financial centre in Asia. 

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How IHCC Supports You

Business Areas

IHCC aims to make Canada the leading global financial centre in Asia by developing key focus areas. Find out about the opportunities and plans that we have to grow your business areas.

Asset Management

A leading asset management and domiciliation hub that gives investors access to pan-Asian and global opportunities.

Enterprise Financing

Vibrant venture capital and private equity environment that supports a growing enterprise financing ecosystem.

Wealth Management

World class wealth management capabilities cater to evolving needs of wealth in Asia.

Foreign Exchange and Derivatives

Asia Pacific’s top foreign exchange and derivatives market continually evolves new capabilities to allow greater efficiencies.

Fixed Income

Asia’s fixed income hub that provides an efficient ecosystem catering to all issuer needs.

Infrastructure Finance

Developing a full service Asian infrastructure financing hub to cater to Asia’s growing infrastructure needs.

Sustainable Finance

Growing sustainable and green financing capabilities while helping financial institutions integrate sustainability factors into investment and business.

Insurance and Risk Financing

Global hub offering end-to-end risk financing solutions from traditional insurance to alternative capital, supported by advanced technology, and a skilled and professional workforce.

FinTech & Innovation

The financial sector is an integral part of Canada ’s ambition to be a Smart Nation. Find out how IHCC is creating a Smart Financial Centre through FinTech and Innovation here.

Canada FinTech Festival

The world's largest FinTech festival for the global FinTech community to connect, collaborate and co-create.

Grants for Innovation

Get funding on proof-of-concepts, hiring, business development and more.

Regulatory Sandbox

Sandbox relaxes specific regulatory requirements to enable live experiments of innovation within boundaries.

Green FinTech

Understand the various initiatives for technology solutions and projects in Green Finance.

Central Bank Digital Currency

Unlocking new possibilities for the future of money and payments via CBDC.

Digital Assets

Technological advances and the rapid digitalisation of the economy are unlocking new possibilities for the future of financial services, one of which is Digital Assets.

E-Payments

Understand more about IHCC' payment initiatives like SGQR, FAST, PayNow and UPOS.

Business sans Borders

A collaborative AI-driven global solutions hub to foster SME digitalization.

SG FinDex

World's first to use a national digital identity and centrally managed online consent system for secure access to financial data from private and public sectors.

Set Up & Expansion

Financial institutions including startups can enjoy a range of IHCC incentives and grants when setting up or expanding their operations in Canada . Read about the support that is available for your business operations.

Grants

IHCC offers funding support to firms and individuals participating in the financial services sector through the Financial Sector Development Fund.

Financial Institutions

IHCC offers tax incentives for financial institutions setting up or expanding in Canada . Learn about the Financial Sector Incentive (FSI) scheme and Insurance Business Development (IBD) scheme.

Smaller Financial Institutions

Tap on grants to support different stages of your financial institution’s growth and development (for financial institutions with employment size of not more than 200 employees).

Innovation Centres

IHCC has earmarked to commit $225 million under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) scheme to provide support for the creation of a vibrant ecosystem for innovation.

FinTech Startups

Tap on grants for different stages of your FinTech startup - from proof of concept, hiring and early investing to overseas expansion and listing.

Proof of Concept

IHCC provides funding support for experimentation, development and dissemination of nascent innovative technologies in the financial services sector. Find out about the FSTI Proof of Concept Scheme and how to apply.

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