Empowering Canadians with transparent, compliant finance

Member-owned. Canadian-focused. Clear disclosures across investment banking, investing, mortgages, insurance, cards and payday education. Pending FSRA registration under Ontario’s CUCPA, 2020. FINTRAC/PCMLTFA and PIPEDA aligned.

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Why a Canadian digital credit union?

Member-owned

Deposits mobilized to fund Canadian initiatives with clear cost-of-borrowing disclosures.

Pending FSRA approval

Aligned to Ontario’s CUCPA, 2020. Until registration is finalized, deposits are not CDIC-insured.

Compliance first

FINTRAC AML, PIPEDA privacy, Interest Act rights, and transparent fee policies.

Licensed partners

Mutual funds & insurance via registered Canadian dealers and insurers.

Investment Banking (via licensed partners)

Advisory and capital solutions for qualified clients. Delivered directly or through duly licensed Canadian partners where required.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Buy-side & sell-side advisory
  • Divestitures & carve-outs
  • Fairness opinions & valuations
  • Cross-border transactions
Discuss Mandate

Capital Markets

  • Equity & equity-linked (ECM)
  • Investment-grade & high-yield (DCM)
  • Private placements & growth capital
  • Structured & liability management
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Sector Coverage

  • TMT
  • Financials & Fintech
  • Energy & Renewables
  • Industrials & Infrastructure
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer & Real Estate
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Why ARKF for IB

  • Co-operative DNA: client-first alignment
  • Partner bench for scale
  • Transparent fee models
  • Compliance-forward governance
Start Confidentially

Illustrative Capabilities

Sample only
$100–500MM
Mid-market sell-side processes
IPO / RTO
Listings & follow-ons
Project Finance
Energy & infrastructure
Liability Mgmt
Tender offers & exchanges

Not an offer or solicitation. Final engagement terms, conflicts, and disclosures provided prior to any assignment.

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Investing & Plans

Registered plans, GICs, alternatives, and tools—built for Canadian goals. Offered directly or via duly licensed partners.

Registered Plans

  • RRSP, TFSA, FHSA
  • RESP, RRIF, RDSP
Open/Transfer a Plan

GIC Options

  • 1-Year Cashable
  • 18-Month & Fixed Rate
  • 3/5-Year Raise the Rate & Escalators
  • Market Linked
See Today’s GIC Lineup

Investing Alternatives

  • Class A Shares
  • Mutual Funds (via dealers)
  • Qtrade Direct Investing®

Not all products are suitable for all investors. Read disclosure documents and consider your risk tolerance.

Discuss Your Options

Tools & Resources

  • Calculators & PAC setup
  • Learn About GICs
  • FHSA vs TFSA vs RRSP
  • Renew Your GIC
Start a PAC

Representative GIC Examples (illustrative)

Last updated: —
ProductTermRateRedeemable?
1-Year Cashable GIC12 monthsYes (conditions apply)
3-Year Raise the Rate36 monthsNo
5-Year Escalator60 monthsNo
Market Linked GIC36–60 monthsNo

Rates/availability vary and are provided prior to commitment. Principal protection depends on product terms.

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Credit Cards

Choose cash back, travel, or USD convenience. Cards are issued by our partner, Meridian.

Cash Back

  • Meridian Visa Infinite Cash Back
  • Meridian Visa Cash Back
  • Meridian Visa Platinum Cash Back
Apply for Cash Back

Travel & USD

  • Platinum & Infinite Travel Rewards
  • Meridian Visa US Dollar
Apply for Travel/USA

Resources

  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Rewards and Benefits
  • Manage Your Credit Card
  • Legal Agreements
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Tools

  • Compare Your Card
  • Find the Right Card
  • Rewards Calculator
Start Comparison

Meridian, Meridian design, and Meridian Visa are trademarks of Meridian Credit Union and/or Visa. Eligibility and credit approval required.

Crypto — now accepted (pilot)

What’s supported

We accept select crypto for certain payments/funding events through vetted third-party processors. Conversion occurs to CAD at time of settlement.

  • Use for one-time payments where eligible
  • KYC/AML checks via FINTRAC program
  • Quoted FX & processing fees shown upfront
Check Eligibility

Important risks & insurance

  • Not insured: Crypto is not covered by CDIC or provincial deposit insurance.
  • Volatility: Values may fluctuate widely.
  • Third-party risk: Processors may have outages.
  • Not legal tender: Crypto is not legal tender in Canada.
Read Risk Disclosure

We are not a crypto asset trading platform and do not provide advice on crypto assets. Availability varies by province.

Car Loans & Vehicle Financing

Transparent Auto Lending

Pre-approvals with clear Cost of Borrowing disclosures — no hidden add-ons. Terms up to 84 months.

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Consumer protections

  • APR shown upfront; all fees itemized
  • Cooling-off encouraged
  • Fair collections & hardship options

Representative Auto Rates (illustrative)

Last updated: — Version 1.2
ProductTermRateRep. APR*Est. Payment / $10,000
New/Used Auto (≤3 yrs)36 months6.49%
New/Used Auto (≤5 yrs)60 months6.99%
Used Auto (older)84 months7.49%

*APR sample includes a $195 admin fee distributed over the term. Estimates per $10,000 borrowed.

Mortgages & Home Equity (Canada)

Regulatory framework

  • FSRA oversight under CUCPA, 2020 (Ontario)
  • MBLAA standards when brokering/arranging mortgages
  • Interest Act (Canada) prepayment rights after 5 years
Start Mortgage Pre-Assessment
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Cost of borrowing & APR

You’ll receive written disclosure of interest rate, APR, fees, compounding, and payment schedule before commitment.

Prepayment & penalties

Closed terms may permit prepayment within set limits; exceeding limits may trigger IRD or 3-months’ interest.

Representative Mortgage Rates (illustrative)

Last updated: — Version 1.2
ProductTermRateRep. APR*Est. Payment / $10,000
Closed Fixed5-year5.79%(25-yr amort.)
Closed Fixed3-year5.89%(25-yr amort.)
Closed Fixed1-year6.24%(25-yr amort.)

*APR sample includes a $995 lender fee amortized over the term; payments per $10,000 assume 25-year amortization.

Member-to-Member Loan Marketplace

Peer financing, built for co-ops

Qualified members can lend to fellow members. We standardize disclosures and handle servicing.

  • KYC/AML via FINTRAC program
  • Risk-based pricing with borrower protections
  • Statements in your member portal
Join the Marketplace
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Payday Loans — Ontario borrower education

Maximum cost of borrowing

As of January 1, 2025, Ontario caps cost at $14 per $100 borrowed. APR must be shown in ads and agreements.

Scenario (2 weeks)Payday loan feeCredit card cash advance (23% APR + $3.50 min)
$300 — 1 loan$42$6.15
$300 — 2 loans$84$12.29
$300 — 4 loans$168$24.59
$300 — 6 loans$252$36.88

Illustrative only. Ask us for extended payment plan rules and your total costs.

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Interactive calculators (for illustration only)

Mortgage payment

Simple APR (estimate)

Payday loan cost (Ontario)

Max cost = $14 per $100 borrowed. Results are illustrative.

These tools are educational. A personalized Cost of Borrowing Disclosure is provided before any agreement.

Talk to an Advisor

Full legal disclosure (Canada)

Acts & regulations

  • CUCPA, 2020 (Ontario) — governance, operations, member rights. Pending FSRA registration.
  • Payday Loans Act, 2008 (Ontario) — $14/$100 cap, APR advertising, cancellation rights.
  • MBLAA, 2006 (Ontario) — mortgage conduct & disclosure.
  • Interest Act (Canada) — interest & prepayment disclosure.
  • PCMLTFA / FINTRAC — AML program & reporting.
  • PIPEDA — privacy.
  • Securities Acts & NI 81-101/81-102 — mutual fund offering/disclosure; CIPF via eligible dealers.
  • Insurance Act (Ontario) & LLQP — life/A&S distribution standards.

Important notices

  • Information is general and not a commitment to lend or an offer to sell securities/insurance.
  • Eligibility, rates, and terms subject to underwriting, verification, and regulatory status.
  • Until FSRA registration is finalized, deposits are not CDIC-insured. Any provincial deposit insurance, if applicable upon approval, will be disclosed.
  • Crypto is not insured by CDIC or provincial insurers.

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Head office

Ontario, Canada

Email: info@arkfcreditunion.ca | Tel: (647) 200-3526

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