Toronto Centre Podcasts

In this podcast, Thomas Beloe of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sustainable Finance Hub explores how funding critical climate resilience, infrastructure, and social equity projects fo

Cyber and Operational Risk in the Quantum Era: Financial Stability amid Escalating Geopolitical Conflict This panel took place at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. Financial stability is under fire as geopolitics and cyber risk collide. As global tensions intensify and technological capabilities accelerate, financial institutions face a rapidly evolving thr...

Financial stability and national security are becoming increasingly interconnected. In this podcast, Bill Coen, Toronto Centre board member speaks with Tom Keatinge, Founding Director of the Centre for

In this podcast, Frank Lofranco, Deputy Commissioner, Supervision and Enforcement at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, examines the growing importance of consumer protection in today's financia

This new TC Note and podcast examines the role of enforcement powers in effective supervisory intervention. They provide practical guidance on when enforcement action may be warranted, how it can adva

As open finance expands, effective oversight and supervision are essential to managing data-sharing risks, maintaining trust, and ensuring financial systems remain safe, competitive, and resilient. Em

Part of our Quantum Computing and Financial Supervision podcast series. As quantum computing moves from theory to real-world application, it has the potential to reshape key aspects of financial system

This TC Note and accompanyng podcast provides practical guidance to supervisors in emerging economies on the role of policyholder protection schemes (PPSs), as climate-related risks are affecting insu

Part of our Quantum Computing and Financial Supervision podcast series. As quantum computing moves from theory to real-world application, it has the potential to reshape key aspects of financial system

Alors que le Canada cherche à accroître les investissements durables et à soutenir la transition vers une économie carboneutre, une nouvelle taxonomie de la finance durable vise à fournir un cadre com

As Canada works to scale sustainable investment and support the transition to a net-zero economy, a new Sustainable Finance Taxonomy aims to provide a common framework for identifying green, transitio

Cyber and Operational Risk in the Quantum Era: Financial Stability amid Escalating Geopolitical Conflict This panel took place at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. Financial stability is under fire as geopolitics and cyber risk collide. As global tensions intensify and technological capabilities accelerate, financial institutions face a rapidly evolving thr...

This podcast explores why financial literacy matters, its impact on financial stability and inclusion, and what can be done to improve it at all levels, from individuals to policymakers and supervisors.  The speakers discuss how tailored literacy initiatives can help to bridge socio-economic gaps and will lead to people making better financial decisions. They explore how to assess the impact of th...

Toronto Centre and CARE Canada co-hosted a virtual panel session to mark  Canada's International Development Week . Closing the financial inclusion gender gap is essential for sustainable economic growth and stability. It empowers women socially and economically while strengthening financial systems. Safeguarding and accelerating the progress made over the past 15 years is critical to ensuring con...

This podcast highlights the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in prudential supervision. The speakers discuss how AI can be used as a supervisory tool to improve fraud detection and risk monitoring, as well as supervising industry use. They also explore the importance of human oversight to ensure fairness in decision making, and the need for ongoing cooperation and flex...

There is an increasing focus on the role of financial institutions in contributing to climate-related change as a result of their financing of the activities of customers and counterparties. A key element in financial institutions’ efforts to limit their contributions to climate-related change is the development of transition plans. This Toronto Centre Note and accompanying podcast focuses on two...

Financial institutions fail for many reasons. These failures are often the symptom or consequence of one or more underlying root causes. In some financial institutions, business model weaknesses may be combined with weak corporate governance and poor risk management. This TC Note and accompanying podcast discusses ways in which supervisors can assess the business models of financial institutions,...

This panel took place at the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings. In today's fast-changing financial landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of transformation, reshaping how markets operate and how they are regulated. As we embrace AI's immense potential, it is crucial to address ethical considerations, data privacy, and the need for transparen...

This was the fifth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision.  The panel discussed the inclusion of climate risk in the updated Core Principles and highlight why both banks and supervisors should adopt flexible practices to address the evolving nature of climate risks. Panelists: Elsie Addo Awadzi, Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana; Board Member, Toronto C...

This was the fourth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The revised Core Principle 25 emphasizes banks’ capacity to handle severe operational risks, including pandemics, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Additionally, the revisions introduce a proportionality approach, aligning regulatory rules and supervisory practices with each bank's syste...

This was the third webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The Basel Committee wants banks to institute a sound risk culture, to maintain strong risk management practices, and to adopt and implement sustainable business models.  The revised Core Principles make clear that the assessment of business model sustainability is a key component of effective...

This was the second webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. Advances in digitalization and financial technology continue to affect the landscape of the financial system, including the provision of banking services. The Core Principles for effective banking supervision (BCP) have been amended to reflect the impact of new risks, including risks relatin...

This was the first webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The post-Global Financial Crisis (GFC) period has seen banks continue to build their resilience to financial risks, underpinned by stronger regulatory and supervisory frameworks, including the Basel III standards. The Core Principles for effective banking supervision have been strengthened to...

The worldwide total of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) reached 110 million in 2022, with the cross-border refugee population standing at 36.4 million in 2023. The continuing cross-border refugee crisis caused by global conflict has created great vulnerabilities for FDPs.   This TC Note and accompanying podcast discuss the expansion of access to finance for FDPs and the unique challenges it pres...

Cross-border supervision is one of the more challenging supervisory priorities. It adds layers of complexity, new stakeholders, and potential challenges to effective supervision.  This TC Note and accompanying podcast discus the implications for home and host financial supervisors of cross-border supervision of the adequacy of capital and liquidity. They also consider the challenges of cross-borde...