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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.

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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.

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 120 - Supporting Positive Mental Health in the Workplace May 04, 2023

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Speaker:

Dr. Kennette Thigpen Harris

CEO and Founder, Welltrust Partners

Host:

Shelina Visram

Program Director, Toronto Centre

Description:

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that employee mental health concerns are at an all-time high. Employees’ mental health can have a critical impact on their company’s morale, engagement, and bottom line. In this podcast the speakers address some key points for leaders, including financial regulators and supervisors, to consider to support positive mental health in the workplace.

Dr. Thigpen Harris shares some insights from her new book, Cut Yourself Some Slack.

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. 119 - Addressing Greenwashing in Financial Services Apr 20, 2023

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Financial markets play a key role in enabling the transition towards carbon neutrality. Mandatory global disclosure standards with industry-specific metrics are therefore vital to ensure that financial flows are aligned with green and transition objectives.

The panelists discuss:

key challenges with respect to taxonomies, green external reviews, climate transition metrics and frameworks, and
the necessary global efforts for greater harmonisation and help to unleash the transformative power of financial markets to advance the climate agenda.

Panelists:

Martin Moloney, Secretary General, IOSCO

Michael Jantzi, Member, International Sustainability Standards Board

Carol Paradine, CEO, Canadian Public Accountability Board

Andres Vinelli, Chief Economist, CFA Institute

Moderator:

Bill Coen, Member, Board of Directors and Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Toronto Centre

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. 118 - Addressing the Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Food Security Crises Apr 18, 2023

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Climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security are interlinked and pose a serious threat to financial stability and global prosperity.

The panelists discuss:

how climate and biodiversity risks are threatening global food security, financial stability and inclusion; and
what policymakers and supervisors can do to mitigate this most pervasive threat to societies.

Panelists:

The Honourable John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda

Nezha Hayat, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC)

Stefan Ingves, Chair, Toronto Centre; Former Governor, Sveriges Riksbank (Central Bank of Sweden)

Moderator:

Jean Pesme, Global Director, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, World Bank

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. 117 - Fireside Chat: The Future of Central Banking Apr 14, 2023

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In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we hosted a fireside chat featuring Toronto Centre board chair and former Governor of the Central Bank of Sweden, Stefan Ingves. Mr. Ingves recently retired as the Governor after serving a 17-year term. He shared his perspectives on how cyber risk, digital currencies, climate change, and payment systems are changing the future of central banking.

Opening Remarks:

Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director. Monetary and Capital Markets, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Moderator:

Jennifer Elliott, Advisor, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. 116 - International Women's Day: Using Data to Close the Gender Gap Mar 13, 2023

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The Global Findex 2021 revealed a reduction in the gender gap from 9% to 6% in access to formal financial services in developing economies. This is a positive indication that changes in mindset and practice are shifting the norms.

The speakers from Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), MiCrédito, and Toronto Centre discussed:

their respective experiences, insights, and strategies to deepen women’s access to finance;

the value of gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis for financial supervisors and financial service providers;

and how to further close the gender gap in finance.

Panelists:

Petronella Chigara Dhitima - Program Leader, Toronto Centre

Verónica Herrera - Chief Executive Officer, MiCrédito

Moderator:

Lindsay Wallace - Senior Vice President, Strategy & Impact, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. 115 - Using Global Findex 2021 for Gender-Aware Supervision Mar 06, 2023

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This podcast identifies how financial supervisors should use The Global Findex 2021 to implement gender-aware supervisory practices.

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

View the Global Findex chapter summaries here.

View the Global Findex data sets here.

View the Global Findex gender brief here.

Read our Gender-Aware Supervision Toolkit here.

Ep. #114 - Global Findex 2021: Key Takeaways for Financial Regulators and Supervisors Mar 01, 2023

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The Global Findex Database is an internationally recognized source of data on global access to financial services. In this podcast, the speakers discuss the key takeaways from The Global Findex 2021, including:

Gaps in access to and usage of financial services by women;
Roles of policymakers and regulators in balancing inclusion initiatives and consumer protection measures; and
Insights into the behaviours that enable financial resilience.

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. #113 - Food Security: A Must for Economic Recovery Feb 09, 2023

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In celebration of Canada’s International Development Week, the panel discussed how to make food and water security part of global economic recovery. They also explored the roles of the financial, health, and food sectors in driving long-term change and sustainability.

Panelists:

Elissa Golberg – Ambassador of Canada to Italy, Albania, Malta and San Marino and Permanent Representative of Canada to IFAD, FAO, WFP

Timothy N. J. Antoine – Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Dr. David Nabarro – Co-lead, UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance; Special Envoy on COVID-19, World Health Organization (WHO)

Carl Hiralal – Chair, Insurance and Pensions Advisory Board, Toronto Centre

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. #112 - Climate Change, Finance, and Development Jan 20, 2023

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In celebration of Toronto Centre's 25th anniversary, this discussion explored strategies to transition towards a green, stable, and inclusive global financial system.

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

Ep. #111 - Regulation and Supervision of Retail Payment Systems Jan 09, 2023

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This podcast examines the regulation and supervision of retail payment systems (RPS). RPS provide advantages such as innovation, but also present risks to users and financial stability.

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

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