Term Deposits & GICs

Win Deposits Faster. Scale GIC Growth Without Operational Friction.

Accelerate Your Deposit Growth
CTO of Toronto bank walks with finance director to discuss the incredible rise in the interest of term deposits and GICs in Canada in the early 2020s in a historic park in downtown Toronto.

Turn Deposits Into a Competitive Growth Engine

Offer term deposits and GICs with a composable core banking solution trusted by Canada’s financial institutions.

Launch and Scale GIC Programs—Without Complexity

Built for Broker Networks, Investor Distribution, and Nationwide Growth. Scale deposits fast by delivering flexible, investor-ready Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) across Canada.

Stop relying on fragmented systems and manual processes that slow execution. With Portfolio+, you can:

  • Go to market faster with configurable GIC products
  • Distribute across channels (broker, advisor, digital) from one platform
  • Eliminate manual workflows that create risk and bottlenecks
  • Ensure compliance by design with built-in controls and monitoring

RESULT: Faster execution, lower operational risk, and measurable deposit growth.

Start Your Deposit Growth
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Scale Deposit Growth Without Scaling Complexity

Build a Smarter, More Responsive Deposit Operation

Built for Canadian banks, credit unions, and trust companies, our Term Deposits & GICs solution integrates seamlessly with existing systems and other Portfolio+ core banking components. 

Two developers work on the code for an automated GIC and term deposit solution in the dimly lit office of a core banking software firm.

Automate Deposit Operations

Automate sales, postings, and administration to eliminate manual effort and speed time to market. With configurable renewals, maturity reminders, and rollovers, your institution can reduce errors, retain business, and manage deposits efficiently at scale.

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Offer GICs for Every Canadian

Provide market-linked, index-linked, cashable, and traditional short-term and long-term GICs to meet the diverse goals of growth-focused and risk-averse Canadian investors—rollovers, splits, and transfers included.

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Expand Market Reach

Seamlessly connect with Canada’s broker networks to distribute nominee-name deposits and GICs across the country, reduce administrative overhead, streamline KYC processing, and efficiently manage broker incentives, rates, and commissions.

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Launch API-Driven Deposit Experiences

Launch client-name GICs or create digital self-serve term deposits, with automated notifications, confirmations, and real-time updates. With an API-first architecture, you’re ready for open banking and new experiences.

World-class Canadian financial institutions use Portfolio+
% of banks on the CANNEX GIC Exchange are powered by Portfolio+
$ approximate millions of term deposit & GIC funds raised by 1 customer each month using Portfolio+

4 of the 6 largest financial institutions in Canada trust Portfolio+ to power their deposit and GIC growth.*

Craft GICs that Are Right for You

Create pre-configured or fully flexible term deposits and GICs directly in the system. Set interest rates, terms, confirmations, redemptions, and automate rollovers, re-registrations, and interest payments to retain client business.

  • Market-linked, index-linked, cashable, and traditional GICs
  • Variable, fixed, stepped, and adjustable-rate options
  • Configurable rollovers, splits, and transfers
  • Supports both short- and long-term client investment horizon

Streamline Deposit Sales & GIC Processing

Automate deposit workflows from sales and posting to maturity tracking. Built-in notifications, reminders, and digital certificates handle confirmations, re-registrations, and interest payments, reducing manual effort and operational risk.

  • Automated sales, posting, and administration via CANNEX GIC Exchange
  • Configurable renewal and early renewal options
  • Automated maturity reminders reduce errors
  • Digital certificates and confirmation letters enhance client communication

Leverage a Direct Interface to the CANNEX GIC Exchange

Distribute nominee-name deposits seamlessly through Canada’s broker networks using the CANNEX GIC Exchange, while managing rates, tiered incentives, and commission settlements efficiently.

  • Seamless nominee-name deposit distribution through Canada’s broker networks
  • Multi-channel distribution via brokers and APIs
  • Broker rate management, tiered incentives, and commission settlement options
  • Reduces administrative overhead and accelerates deposit growth

Manage Compliance & Risk with Key Tools & Reports

Ensure regulatory alignment and reduce operational risk with built-in tools that track deposit insurance eligibility, enforce AML/KYC requirements for client-name deposits, and support FATCA/CRS reporting.

  • CDIC and provincial deposit insurance tracking for client-name and nominee-name accounts
  • PCMLTFA compliance tools enforce AML, PEP, and KYC requirements
  • FATCA and CRS support for international compliance
  • Audit-ready reporting ensures transparency and regulatory alignment

*Based on TSX market capitalization figures retrieved October 2025.

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Scale Deposits Faster—Without Scaling Operations

Fairstone Bank of Canada increased its term deposits from $120M to over $2B in less than three years by transforming its deposit infrastructure with Portfolio+

  • 6× broker network expansion
  • Automated processing at scale
  • Seamless nationwide operations
See how they did it

Don’t Let Manual Processes Limit Your Deposit Growth

Every delay in product launch or rate response costs you deposits.
See how Portfolio+ helps you move faster—with control, compliance, and confidence. 

Start Your Deposit Growth

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