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9:15 - 10:00

Fireside | New Banks:  Setting the stage for the day, Kevin Carmichael, the Editor-in-Chief of the Financial Post will sit down with senior executives from KOHO, Wealthsimple and Neo Financial to discuss key themes that will reappear during discussions on and off the stage.

Neobanks are shaking up the traditional banking landscape in Canada, offering innovative products and services that appeal to younger, tech-savvy consumers. These FIs are leveraging technology and digital channels to provide a more streamlined, customer-focused banking experience, and are increasingly becoming an important player in the Canadian financial services industry.

Speakers
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    Kevin Carmichael Editor-at-Large The Logic Moderator
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    Brendan O’Driscoll Chief Product Officer KOHO Speaker
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    Hanna Zaidi VP, Payments Strategy & CCO Wealthsimple Speaker
  • James Nauss Head of Product & Strategy Neo Financial

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