Toronto Centre Podcasts

How can central bankers and supervisors sustain financial inclusion and stability in the digital age? Speakers: Irene Espinosa Cantellano – Deputy Governor, Banco de México Ben Gully – Assistant Superintendent, Regulation Sector, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)   Moderated by: Babak Abbaszadeh

One year into the pandemic, many financial supervisors around the world have experienced working remotely. Program Director Chuin Hwei Ng speaks with long-time TC partner Gerry Lewis on the present and future of remote work.

The speakers discussed the results of the recently released BIS Working Paper, The FinTech Gender Gap , which identified country characteristics, differences in the willingness to use new financial technology, and different attitudes towards privacy and technology as reasons for some of the gap. The speakers also explored challenges and opportunities in fostering financial inclusion with new techn...

In this podcast, Clive Briault discusses the  TC Note Operational Resilience: The Next Frontier for Supervisors? He explains why operational resilience is important for supervisors, shows how supervisors can assess a financial institution's operational resilience as part of their supervisory assessment, and discusses how operational resilience fits within a risk-based supervisory approach.

In this podcast, Barry Johnston discusses the TC Note Integrating Microprudential Supervision with Macroprudential Policy . He explains the reasons supervisory authorities should adopt a macroprudential approach and why the traditional approach to micro-prudential supervision has been ineffective in preventing financial crises.

As financial systems worldwide look forward to a post-pandemic environment, are bank supervisors setting clear expectations today for their supervised institutions? This Toronto Centre podcast reviews the importance of “Sticking to the Basics” of effective financial sector supervision. Bill Coen, Toronto Centre board member and former Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision...

Panelists: Mark Carney - UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance; and Finance Adviser to UK Prime Minister for COP26 Sri Mulyani Indrawati - Minister of Finance of Indonesia Moderated By: Babak Abbaszadeh - CEO and President of Toronto Centre

In this podcast, Steven M. Rothstein discusses changes in USA climate policy and the potential impact for domestic and international supervisors and regulators.

Ivo Jenik, Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) talks to TC about the objectives of a regulatory sandbox, and how to design and implement a sandbox.

Panelists : Anita Bhatia - Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women’s Deputy Executive Director for Resource Management, UN System Coordination, Sustainability and Partnerships The Honourable John Rwangombwa - Governor, Central Bank of Rwanda Joan Larrea - CEO, Convergence Opening Remarks: Cheryl Urban - Director General, Economic Development and International Financial Institutions, Global Affair...

This podcast focuses on Toronto Centre’s first Leadership Program for Women Financial Supervisors and Regulators in Sub-Saharan Africa. The speakers discuss the importance of providing women with the tools and strategies to develop and strengthen their key behavioural competencies and leadership skills. Four of the program participants also share their experiences.

Erik Thedéen, Chair of the IOSCO Sustainable Finance Task Force and Jean Lorrain, Chair of Toronto Centre’s Securities Advisory Board discuss IOSCO’s recent report on sustainable finance and securities regulation. They discuss the current initiatives, both by regulators and the industry, including ESG-related international initiatives and challenges to investor protection.

This podcast focuses on developing and retaining talent. The speakers explore the apprenticeship model of training financial supervisors and ways to preserve institutional memory in financial supervisory agencies.

Ep. #34 - Supervising the New Normal: Long-term Implications of the Pandemic for Supervisory Judgement

Karen Badgerow, CEO, Isle of Man Financial Services Authority Dr. Naresh Singh, Toronto Centre’s Sustainability Advisor Clive Briault, Chair, Toronto Centre’s Banking Advisory Board Hosted by: Anatol Monid, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre Click here to read their bios:  https://www.torontocentre.org/Files/NewsResources/11-26-2020/karen_naresh_clive_anatol.pdf   Webinar Link: https://vimeo....

Speakers:Kuben Naidoo, Deputy Governor & CEO of the Prudential Authority, South African Reserve BankMaurene Simms, Deputy Governor, Financial Institutions, Supervisory Division, Bank of JamaicaModerator:Clive Briault, Chair, Banking Advisory Board, Toronto Centre

Part of the New Normal Series. This episode features: Pei Hong Mok, Chief Examiner & Executive Director of the Inspection & Supervisory Methodologies Department, MASAlejandra Castorena Olivares, General Director, Methods and Procedures for Supervision, National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), MexicoModerated by Clive Briault, Chair, Toronto Centre's Banking Advisory Board

This webinar focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on the financial system. Our distinguished speakers also discuss emerging trends for supervising the new normal.

This podcast will focus on mental wellness in the workplace and how leaders can support a healthy and thriving team. Practical tips and ideas will be provided to help you manage your own wellbeing.  

Dr. Inayat Hussain, Executive Director of the Banking Supervision Group, discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan’s policy response, and the future risks.

The panel will explore: Fundamental similarities between pandemics and climate risk. Steps that could be taken to align the immediate pandemic responses with the imperatives of sustainability. How to leverage tools such as blended finance to advance climate smart financing. The opportunities for the financial sector to contribute towards climate change goals. The innovative ways for regulatory and...

This podcast will focus on the recent TC Notes on recovery and resolution planning, and will discuss implications for supervisors should an institution fail.

Mariela Zaldivar, Superintendente Adjunto de Conducta de Mercado e Inclusión Financiera de la Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP (SBS) del Perú, nos comenta sobre los problemas que enfrenta la población más vulnerable en el Perú ante la actual coyuntura, cuál ha sido la respuesta de la SBS y cómo la crisis ha cambiado el trabajo del supervisor de conducta y sobre la importancia de una estrec...

This discussion will focus on the recent FSB Consultation Report on too-big-to-fail reforms.

All companies are determining the best way to reintegrate employees back to the office. This podcast will share information and practical tips to help supervisors and regulators not only survive but to also thrive as they transition back to the office.