Toronto Centre Podcasts

Ep. 169: Fireside Chat - Strengthening Financial Sector Resilience for a Fast-changing World

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Show Notes

On Thursday, October 23, Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, was interviewed by Bill Coen, the Former Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a Toronto Centre Board Member, and Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, at Toronto’s National Club.

This timely conversation provided insights into the importance of international cooperation and the future of the financial sector in a shifting landscape. The event also marked the graduation of the first cohort of Toronto Centre’s Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) designation—the first rigorous, exam-based professional designation for supervisors and regulators in banking, insurance, pensions, and securities.

Panelists:

Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Canada

Moderator:

Bill Coen, Former Secretary General, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, Board Member and Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Toronto Centre

Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.

Watch the fireside chat here.

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