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Ep. 130 - Supervising Migrant Insurance and Pensions Oct 25, 2023

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Annually, the world’s 280 million migrant workers send USD 1 trillion to 800 million family members. This TC Note and podcast explains why insurance and pensions for these workers is an important area of focus for supervisors. They address how supervisors following a risk-based approach can tackle key risks for migrant workers and service providers, and the role supervisors can play in expanding coverage, particularly in the informal sector.

Speaker:

William Price, Program Leader, Toronto Centre

Host:

Lay Geok Yeo, Program Director, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

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Ep. 129 - Fireside Chat: Building Climate Resiliency Through Financial Reforms Oct 20, 2023

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The frequency and devastation of climate-related disasters in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are growing. The risks of financial instability, food insecurity, and human loss and suffering are increasing and impeding economic growth. While SIDS have contributed the least to global climate change, they are hardest hit by natural disasters. The consequences for their economies and people’s lives are catastrophic.

Part of the solution is accelerating the transition to net zero and sustainable development. Our speakers shared perspectives and insights on effective approaches for governments, policy makers, and financial sector leaders.

Speaker:

Timothy N.J. Antoine, Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank; Board Member, Toronto Centre

Moderator:

Jennifer Elliott, Advisor, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF; Board Member, Toronto Centre

Moderator:

Erin Tansey, Director, Sustainable Inclusive Economies Program, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

Toronto Centre and the IDRC co-hosted this event on the margins of the Canada-CARICOM Summit.

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Ep. 128 - Food Security: Implications for Supervisors Aug 28, 2023

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This TC Note and accompanying podcast discuss the food security issue, which is relevant to supervisory objectives such as institutional soundness and the maintenance of sound, fair and stable markets, as well as consumer protection and retail market conduct.

Speaker:

Craig Thorburn, Program Leader, Toronto Centre

Host:

Demet Çanakçı, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

https://www.torontocentre.org/

Ep. 127 - IOSCO’s ESG Priorities, Ongoing Initiatives, and Potential Impacts Aug 09, 2023

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) called for the development of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in 2021, with the idea of developing a common language in which issuers worldwide could report on sustainability matters.

Very recently, the ISSB adopted two new standards addressing sustainability and climate disclosure, which were immediately endorsed by IOSCO.

This podcast will discuss these new standards, their upcoming implementation, and their potential impacts, as well as the Task Force’s other ongoing initiatives.

Speaker:

Rodrigo Buenaventura, Chair, Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV); Chair, Sustainable Finance Task Force, IOSCO

Host:

Jean Lorrain, Chair, Securities Advisory Board, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

https://www.torontocentre.org/

Ep. 126 - Introduction of a Retail Payments Supervision Framework in Canada Jul 26, 2023

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Everyday in Canada, millions of people place their trust in payment service providers (PSPs) whenever they tap their card on a payment terminal or make an online purchase. In 2021, the Bank of Canada (the Bank) was tasked with building a mandate to supervise PSPs to ensure safe and efficient retail payments.

This podcast discusses the challenges in building this framework, the PSPs and financial market infrastructure to which it will apply, and the timeline for implementation.

In this conversation, Ron Morrow talks about how the Bank is engaging with industry and stakeholders to better understand the retail payment landscape. For information about the Bank’s next consultation and how to participate, subscribe to the Bank's retail payments supervision newsletter.

Speaker: Ron Morrow, Executive Director - Supervision, Bank of Canada

Host: Anatol Monid, Senior Director, Programs, Toronto Centre.

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

https://www.torontocentre.org/

Ep. 125 - Cyber Risk - Developing and Delivering a Supervisory Strategy Jul 05, 2023

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This TC Note and accompanying podcast address the rapid rise of cyber risk, which presents unique challenges to the financial sector. They provide guidance on how to determine an effective strategy to deal with this constantly evolving risk and deliver that strategy with the resources available.

Speaker: Lyndon Nelson, Program Leader, Toronto Centre

Host: Demet Çanakçı, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

https://www.torontocentre.org/

Ep.124 - The Power of Data, Technology, and Collaboration to Combat Money Laundering Across Institutions and Borders Jun 29, 2023

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Money laundering is a global problem that undermines the integrity and safety of the global financial system. In this podcast, Beju Shah introduces the BIS Innovation Hub’s recent initiative, Project Aurora. He discusses leveraging data, technology and collaboration to improve AML efforts through collaborative analysis and learning while upholding data protection, privacy, and information security.

Speaker: Beju Shah, Head of Nordic Centre, BIS Innovation Hub

Host: Demet Çanakçı, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

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