• Spring Financial's CEO Tyler Thielmann on Canada's first AI-powered financial concierge
    Feb 20 2025

    Tyler Thielmann, President & CEO of Spring Financial, joins us to discuss Bloom, Spring Financial’s new AI-powered financial assistant. We also dive into the federal government's crackdown on predatory lending and what it means for the industry.

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    56 mins
  • Interac CEO Jeremy Wilmot on why Canada needs a real-time rail
    Jan 30 2025

    Jeremy Wilmot, CEO of Interac, joins us to explore the future of Canada’s payment system and the urgent need for a real-time rail. As the backbone of the country’s payments infrastructure, Interac plays a crucial role in enabling fast, secure, and seamless transactions across Canada.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Central 1’s Sue Whitney on what centrals do for Canada’s credit unions
    Jan 9 2025

    Sue has worked for nearly all the major payment networks in Canada, giving her unparalleled insight into their operations, competition, and innovation. In this episode, we explore how these networks differ and fuel financial services innovation.

    We also discuss Sue’s early career at the Department of Finance and her perspective on the evolution of government oversight in the payments ecosystem. Plus, we dive into the role of centrals in payment processing for credit unions.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EQ Bank CEO Andrew Moor on the competition problem in banking
    Jan 2 2025

    Join us as Andrew Moor dives into the competition challenges in banking, shares insights into Canadian consumer behaviour, and discusses how fintechs and regulations like open banking and real-time payments are shaping the future of finance. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, rate us on your favourite platform, and stay connected at fintechscanada.ca or on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Tackling junk fees with Wise’s Brigit Carroll
    Dec 19 2024

    We're chatting with Brigit Carroll from Wise to explore the hidden costs of cross-border payments and how Canadians are losing billions to inflated and marked-up exchange rates. With 79% of Canadians supporting legislation to crack down on junk fees, we discuss why transparency in financial transactions is more critical than ever.

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    54 mins
  • Navigating Canadian payments regulation with Rob Hyde, CEO of Payment Source
    Dec 3 2024

    This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Robert Hyde, CEO of Payment Source, to delve into the pivotal role payments play in Canada’s fintech ecosystem. We discuss whether bigger banks are truly more secure, how Canadian payments regulation can foster competition, support new entrants, and drive innovation. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform.

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    57 mins
  • How Canadians are getting fleeced by their banks with Andrew Spence
    Nov 19 2024

    This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Spence, author of Fleeced, for a deep dive into Canadians vs. their banks. In this episode, Andrew shares his thoughts on banking consolidation, the challenges Canadians face with their banks, and what needs to change to create a fairer system for consumers.

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    57 mins
  • Creating a winning culture with KOHO's Chief Banking Officer, Peter Aceto
    Oct 15 2024

    Join us as we sit down with Peter Aceto, a board member of Fintechs Canada, Chief Banking Officer at KOHO, and former CEO of ING DIRECT (now Tangerine). Peter offers valuable insights into building a winning culture, the role of leadership, and the power of intellectual curiosity. We also explore the future of banking, his journey at Tangerine, and the key lessons he’s learned throughout his career.​

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    1 hr and 16 mins