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Toronto Centre Podcasts

Toronto Centre
Financial Inclusion
Financial Stability
Basel Core Principles
Financial Supervision
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Management
Cyber Security
Financial Institutions
Climate Change
Prudential Supervision
Emerging Markets
Ethics
Financial Literacy
Forcibly Displaced Persons
Climate-Related Financial Risks
Market Surveillance
Data Requirements
Regulatory Changes
Financial Resilience
Digitalization

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. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regul... more

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A financial institution's supplementary documents provide supervisors with valuable insights into risk. Understanding how to use these documents effectively is essential to improving risk-based supervisory practices.

This TC Note and accompanying po... more

In celebration of Canada’s International Development Week, Toronto Centre hosted a virtual executive panel on building financial resilience.

The discussion explored insights from the World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 survey, which shows that 79% of ad... more

Banks and a handful of international firms historically conducted the majority of payment functions. More recently, enabled by technology and regulation, new entrants specializing in one or a few processes have joined retail payment sectors.

This To... more

On July 16, 2025, The World Bank Group released The Global Findex 2025. It is a comprehensive database on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. This edition introduces the Global Findex Digital Connectivity Tracker, which illustrat... more

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Recent Guests

Barbara Curran
Director General at Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Episode: Ep. 173: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision
Leora Klapper
Lead economist at The World Bank and co-author of Global Findex 2025
The World Bank
Episode: Ep. 173: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision
Mariela Zaldivar
Head of Market Conduct and Financial Inclusion in Peru
Peru's supervisory institution
Episode: Ep. 173: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision
Rhodora Brazil-De Vera
Officer in charge of supervisory policy and research at the Central Bank of the Philippines
Central Bank of the Philippines
Episode: Ep. 173: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision
Robert Urry
Seasoned supervisor, risk specialist and policy consultant in financial risk management
Episode: Ep. 172: Risk-based Supervision of Retail Payment Services Providers and Operators
Andrea Enria
Senior Advisor at the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority and former Chair of the European Central Bank Supervisory Board
Bank of England
Episode: Ep. 170: The Forum on Financial Supervision
Mehmet Kerse
Senior Consultant with CGAP, focusing on digital finance regulation and supervision.
CGAP
Episode: Ep.167: Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part Two)
Louis de Koker
Episode: Ep.167: Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part Two)
Ivo Jeník
Senior financial sector specialist focusing on regulatory architecture at CGAP.
CGAP
Episode: Ep. 166: Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part One)

Hosts

Babak Abbaszadeh
CEO of Toronto Centre and your moderator for this session.
Demet Çanakçı
Senior Programme Director at Toronto Centre.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Toronto Centre Podcasts hosted by Dr. Kennette Thigpen Harris is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Dr. Kennette's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

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#139
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#155
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Ep. 159: Financial Education and Literacy-Strengthening the Stability and Resilience of Financial Systems
Q: How do we know if financial literacy programs actually work?
They should be assessed through monitoring, setting targets, and developing initiatives based on identified insufficiencies.
Ep. 159: Financial Education and Literacy-Strengthening the Stability and Resilience of Financial Systems
Q: Why does financial literacy matter so much for the stability of financial systems?
It matters because it enables citizens to make informed decisions that better match their risk profiles and strengthens the resilience of the financial system.
Ep. 172: Risk-based Supervision of Retail Payment Services Providers and Operators
Q: What sort of challenges present themselves to supervisors of retail payment systems?
He outlines the shift necessary for supervisors to adapt to a more agile and technology-focused sector while managing interconnected risks.
Ep. 172: Risk-based Supervision of Retail Payment Services Providers and Operators
Q: Why is this a good time for the Toronto Centre to publish this note?
Urry explains the pressures on supervisors created by rapid market entry and technological innovation, establishing the need for a risk-based approach.
Ep. 172: Risk-based Supervision of Retail Payment Services Providers and Operators
Q: What exactly is meant by retail payment systems?
Urry elaborates on various firms involved, such as payment initiators, digital wallets, and payment gateways, highlighting differences between retail payment services and traditional banking.

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This series hosts engaging discussions about financial systems, focusing primarily on the roles of financial supervisors and regulators in establishing stability and inclusivity. It tackles pressing issues such as financial inclusion, supervisory practices, the effects of climate change, and the intersection of gender equality with economic policies. The episodes feature an array of experts who share insights and strategies relevant to emerging markets, aiming to enhance the resilience of financial systems. Unique to the series is its commitment to capacity-building, offering a platform for knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving in the financial sector, particularly through panel discussions and expert interviews.

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2. Leora Klapper
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4. Rhodora Brazil-De Vera
5. Robert Urry
6. Andrea Enria
7. Mehmet Kerse
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