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Spring Financial's CEO Tyler Thielmann on Canada's first AI-powered financial concierge

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. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Stay informed on the latest in Canadian fintech by visiting fintechscanada.ca and following us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada [https://linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada]. Subscribe now to stay updated on new episodes!

Interac CEO Jeremy Wilmot on why Canada needs a real-time rail

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. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Stay informed on the latest in Canadian fintech by visiting fintechscanada.ca and following us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada [https://linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada]. Subscribe now to stay updated on new episodes!

Central 1’s Sue Whitney on what centrals do for Canada’s credit unions

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. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Stay connected with the Canadian fintech landscape by visiting fintechscanada.ca [https://fintechscanada.ca] and following us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada. [http://linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada.] Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes!

EQ Bank CEO Andrew Moor on the competition problem in banking

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 [https://linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada].

Tackling junk fees with Wise’s Brigit Carroll

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. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Stay connected with the Canadian fintech landscape by visiting fintechscanada.ca [https://fintechscanada.ca] and following us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada [https://linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canada]. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes!