Blockchain - An Emerging Trend in Fintech

Consumer credit trends and mortgage risks remain benign despite looming risks of elevated consumer debt and higher interest rates. However, Canada's banks are well capitalized in the face of rising uncertainty. We'll look at banks’ wholesale funding trends and what to expect from implementation of total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) rules.

Government finance leaders are facing more complex demands, including a shifting talent pool due to a large number of eligible retirements in the next 5 years and an evolving digital strategy. Consequently, government finance leaders must rethink how to attract and retain new talent and how to upskill their current team to grow with changing technology. It is essential that you develop a talent strategy that will prepare the government finance office for the future. Join this complimentary webinar for government finance leaders where a Gartner expert will explore creating a talent strategy that leverages the strengths of mature talent while improving the digital dexterity of the finance function.

Recent research shows that consumers are interested in using a digital financial coach to help them proactively manage their finances. However, most are using online banking tools that just give a full view of their financial picture without offering up any advice or guidance on how to improve their financial behavior. and that’s where engagement ends. Discover how the industry’s most innovative companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to build financial solutions and apps to attract and engage today’s evolving consumer.

Volatile markets, rising rates and lower valuations have put a damper on bank M&A activity in 2022. However, the need to achieve operating leverage and scale has not receded and banks should continuously evaluate how they can maximize stakeholder value. The call for new ways to become more efficient, build scale, expand product offerings, and keep pace with digital adoption remains at the forefront, and partnering with another institution can help banks achieve those goals more quickly. However, in the unprecedented economic environment we’re in, properly assessing risks associated with M&A, particularly if the U.S. economy moves into a recession, is essential.