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Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centre’s podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.

  1. FEB 6

    Ep. 173: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision

    In celebration of Canada’s International Development Week, Toronto Centre hosted a virtual executive panel on building financial resilience. The discussion explored insights from the World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 survey, which shows that 79% of adults worldwide now have a bank account, up from just 50% in 2011. The speakers discussed how mobile technology and digital banking is increasing access low- and middle-income countries but emphasized access is only the first step. Financial inclusion requires strengthening the systems, policies, and consumer protections that lead to real financial resilience. The speakers also provided practical insights for financial supervisors, including: How to collaborate with providers to enhance inclusion and resilienceStrategies and tools supervisors can use to increase financial service uptakeApproaches for individuals to save for education and health Opening Remarks: Barbara Curran, Director General, Social and Economic Development Programming Bureau, Global Affairs Canada Panelists: Leora Klapper, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, The World Bank Mariela Zaldivar, Head, Market Conduct and Financial Inclusion, Peruvian Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds (SBS) Rhodora M. Brazil-De Vera, Officer-in-Charge, Supervisory Policy and Research Department; Head, ESG Supervision and Surveillance Group, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Moderator: Lindsay Wallace, Executive Director, FINCA Canada; Managing Director, Social Investment Strategies, FINCA International Watch the virtual panel session here. Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Écoutez le podcast en français ici. Escuche el podcast en español aqui.

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 27

    Ep. 172: Risk-based Supervision of Retail Payment Services Providers and Operators

    Banks and a handful of international firms historically conducted the majority of payment functions. More recently, enabled by technology and regulation, new entrants specializing in one or a few processes have joined retail payment sectors. This Toronto Centre Note and accompanying podcast aims to guide financial sector supervisors whose responsibilities include the supervision of companies licensed or authorized to operate and provide retail payment services (RPS) to perform risk-based supervision (RBS). Speaker:  Robert Urry, Program Leader, Toronto Centre Host:  Floris Fleermuys, Program Director, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

    17 min

  3. 2025-12-01

    Ep. 171: The Global Findex 2025

    On July 16, 2025, The World Bank Group released The Global Findex 2025. It is a comprehensive database on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. This edition introduces the Global Findex Digital Connectivity Tracker, which illustrates how mobile phones and internet access are advancing financial inclusion. In this podcast, the speakers explore the highlights of the report, including: Mobile phone ownership, internet use, digital activities, and digital safetyThe growth in financial account ownership across developing economiesOpportunities for regulators to increase capital flows within economiesThe importance of savings and earning interest Speaker:  Leora Klapper, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, The World Bank Host:  Mamta Suri, Program Director, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Read the 2025 Global Findex here.

    44 min

  4. 2025-11-25

    Ep. 170: The Forum on Financial Supervision

    The Forum on Financial Supervision was founded as part of the Systemic Risk Centre at the London School of Economics. It promotes the exchange of knowledge amongst senior policy makers, financial supervisors, and academics to address key issues with a focus on financial stability. This podcast explores the origins of the Forum and its first-year priorities: stress testing, the non-banking sector, and real estate markets. The speakers also discuss future goals for the Forum, including fostering public debate and integrating research into supervisory practice. Speakers:  Pedro Duarte Neves, Advisor, Board of Directors, Banco de Portugal Andrea Enria, Senior Advisor, Prudential Regulation Authority; Member, Prudential Regulation Committee, Bank of England Host:  Demet Çanakçı, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Visit the Forum on Financial Supervision website to learn more. The views expressed in the podcast are those of Pedro Duarte Neves and Andrea Enria and do not necessarily reflect those of Banco de Portugal, the Bank of England, or the Eurosystem.

    27 min

  5. 2025-11-11

    Ep. 169: Fireside Chat - Strengthening Financial Sector Resilience for a Fast-changing World

    On Thursday, October 23, Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, was interviewed by Bill Coen, the Former Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a Toronto Centre Board Member, and Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, at Toronto’s National Club. This timely conversation provided insights into the importance of international cooperation and the future of the financial sector in a shifting landscape. The event also marked the graduation of the first cohort of Toronto Centre’s Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) designation—the first rigorous, exam-based professional designation for supervisors and regulators in banking, insurance, pensions, and securities.  Panelists: Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Canada Moderator: Bill Coen, Former Secretary General, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, Board Member and Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.  Watch the fireside chat here.

    49 min

  6. 2025-11-11

    Ep. 168: Executive Panel Session - Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets

    This panel took place at the 2025 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings.  The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital assets, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoins, is reshaping financial markets through decentralized finance, programmable money, and AI-driven trading strategies. While these developments promise efficiency and innovation, they also raise significant supervisory and financial stability challenges around market integrity, systemic risk, and cross-border oversight. This panel explored how supervisors can harness AI to analyze blockchain data, monitor cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in real time, and anticipate market stresses, including those stemming from decentralized finance and autonomous smart contracts while addressing emerging risks such as cyber threats, privacy concerns, and regulatory arbitrage. It also considered the skills, tools, and global cooperation needed to future-proof supervisory frameworks as these technologies scale. Panelists: Denny H. Kalyalya, Governor, Bank of Zambia Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, Bank of England Stefan Ingves, Chair, Toronto Centre Moderator: Jay Surti, Division Chief, Financial Supervision and Regulation, IMF Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Listen to the podcast here. Watch the executive panel here.

    1h 5m

  7. 2025-09-12

    Ep.167: Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part Two)

    This is the second in a two-part podcast series published in partnership with CGAP. In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), issued guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) measures. FATF recognizes that applying an overly cautious approach to anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, AML/CFT safeguards, can have the unintended consequence of excluding businesses and consumers from the financial system. The speakers discussed: Balancing AML/CFT compliance with financial inclusionThe potential of RegTech and SupTech to enhance financial inclusionThe importance of sex-disaggregated data in removing barriers to financial inclusion Speakers:  Mehmet Kerse, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP Louis de Koker, Consultant, CGAP; Professor of Law, La Trobe University, Australia  Host:  Richa Goyal, Program Director, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Read the FATF's updated Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures here. Listen to the first part of the podcast here. https://torontocentre.org/

    43 min

  8. 2025-08-15

    Ep. 166: Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part One)

    This is the first in a two-part podcast series published in partnership with CGAP. In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), issued guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) measures. FATF recognizes that applying an overly cautious approach to anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, AML/CFT safeguards, can have the unintended consequence of excluding businesses and consumers from the financial system. The speakers discussed: How proportionality supports financial inclusionThe complimentary nature of financial inclusion and financial integrityThe consultation process with international bodies and standard setters Speakers:  Ivo Jeník, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP Louis de Koker, Consultant, CGAP; Professor of Law, La Trobe University, Australia  Host:  Richa Goyal, Program Director, Toronto Centre Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here. Read the FATF's updated Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures here. The second part of this podcast series will be released in September 2025. https://torontocentre.org/

    42 min
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Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centre’s podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.

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