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11:00 - 12:00
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Download the event app and book meeting at the high tops throughout the day. Simply book a 20 minute time slot and you will be allocated…
Vehicles aren’t just modes of transport - they’re data-rich assets and customer touchpoints. Explore what’s next in auto lending - from usage-based credit to real-time underwriting,…
Explore how automation, AI, and human judgement are weaving together to make underwriting faster, more accurate, and scalable. This session dives into balancing efficiency with risk…
In an uncertain economic environment, how are financial institutions adapting their strategies and offerings to support business financing whether for small, Indigenous, or larger enterprises and…
KOHO has gone from a scrappy startup to one of Canada’s most recognized fintech brands, reshaping how consumers think about everyday banking. In this candid conversation,…
Fraud is evolving - so must your defense. This session dives into emerging fraud types, AI-driven detection tech, and strategies for layered protection that preserves customer…
Whether it’s securitization, credit facilities, or flow-through structures, the capital markets are rich with options. Gain clarity on how Canadian lenders are leveraging each tool to…
Join newly appointed EQB President & CEO Chadwick Westlake for a fireside chat on his vision for Canada’s primer challenger bank. From his pivotal role as…
Mortgage lending is standing at the intersection of tech innovation and regulatory pressure. Join senior stakeholders as they share how digital workflows, affordability tools, and inclusive…
Cards are evolving faster than ever - from revolving credit to BNPL hybrids. This panel examines product design, user behavior, risk mitigation, and how to capture…
Traditional credit scores are dead. Welcome to a world where alternative data, AI, and predictive analytics redefine creditworthiness. This panel unwraps implementation tips, pitfalls, and success…
Download the event app and book meeting at the high tops throughout the day. Simply book a 20 minute time slot and you will be allocated…
In an era of shifting alliances and regulatory flux, financial actors face a landscape shaped by geopolitical instability, sanctions regimes, the rise of regional energy blocs,…
Global finance is being reshaped by fractured geopolitics, shifting regulatory regimes, and the emergence of regional energy blocs. Sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related security risks…
As Canada navigates the twin pressures of decarbonization and competitiveness, financial institutions face a strategic pivot: how to integrate climate alignment into core operations without undermining…
Finance is no longer a bystander in the climate transition—it is a catalyst. This panel examines how sustainable finance can move beyond risk mitigation to actively…
Workshop: Nature-related risks—from biodiversity loss to water scarcity—are fast becoming material financial risks. This workshop offers a practical framework for embedding NRR into ESG strategies, investment…
Workshop: From advanced data analytics to generative AI, technology is transforming how markets measure, verify, and communicate climate impact. This workshop explores how digital tools can…
Workshop: As climate risk regulation tightens, mid-size financial institutions face unique challenges in meeting OSFI’s B-15 expectations. This workshop provides practical guidance on embedding climate risk…
Join Wendy Berman, Chair of Canada’s Sustainability Standards Board for a candid discussion on the new ISO–GHG Protocol alliance and what it means for Canadian finance.…
Understanding how physical climate impacts credit losses in SMSB loan portfolios. Floods, wildfires, and extreme weather are no longer distant threats—they’re material credit risks. This panel…
Artificial intelligence promises to transform climate and ESG finance—enhancing data quality, accelerating disclosure, and identifying emerging risks. But it also raises questions about bias, accountability, and…
Corporate sustainability reporting is too often dismissed as regulatory boilerplate—worthy but peripheral. Yet a growing body of evidence shows that doing better than peers on decarbonisation,…
Climate resilience is no longer just a moral imperative—it’s a market opportunity. This panel examines how targeted investments in proven resilience solutions can deliver competitive returns…
The Sustainable Finance Summit has been invited to ring the closing bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange recognizing the role of financial institutions, investors, and innovators…