Toronto Centre Podcasts

Dec 11 2024 172 ep. 219284 mins

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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 regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centre’s podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.

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Ep. 155: Supervision of Financial Institutions’ Business Models

Dec 11 2024 25 mins

Financial institutions fail for many reasons. These failures are often the symptom or consequence of one or more underlying root causes. In some financial institutions, business model weaknesses may be combined with weak corporate governance and poor risk management.This TC Note and accompanying podcast discusses ways in which supervisors can assess the business models of financial

Ep. 154: The Rise of AI - Transforming Financial Markets and Supervision

Oct 31 2024 61 mins

This panel took place at the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings.In today's fast-changing financial landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of transformation, reshaping how markets operate and how they are regulated. As we embrace AI's immense potential, it is crucial to address ethical considerations, data privacy, and the need

Ep. 153: Climate-related Financial Risks

This was the fifth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The panel discussed the inclusion of climate risk in the updated Core Principles and highlight why both banks and supervisors should adopt flexible practices to address the evolving nature of climate risks.Panelists:Elsie Addo Awadzi, Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana; Board Memb

Ep. 152: Operational Resilience and Proportionality

This was the fourth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision.The revised Core Principle 25 emphasizes banks’ capacity to handle severe operational risks, including pandemics, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Additionally, the revisions introduce a proportionality approach, aligning regulatory rules and supervisory practices with

Ep. 151: Risk Management and Business Model Sustainability

Jul 22 2024 61 mins

This was the third webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision.The Basel Committee wants banks to institute a sound risk culture, to maintain strong risk management practices, and to adopt and implement sustainable business models. The revised Core Principles make clear that the assessment of business model sustainability is a key componen

Ep. 150: Digitalization in Finance

Jul 03 2024 61 mins

This was the second webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision.Advances in digitalization and financial technology continue to affect the landscape of the financial system, including the provision of banking services.The Core Principles for effective banking supervision (BCP) have been amended to reflect the impact of new risks, including

Ep. 149: Financial Risks and Macroprudential Supervision

Jun 25 2024 65 mins

This was the first webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision.The post-Global Financial Crisis (GFC) period has seen banks continue to build their resilience to financial risks, underpinned by stronger regulatory and supervisory frameworks, including the Basel III standards. The Core Principles for effective banking supervision have been

Ep. 148: The Role of Supervision in the Financial Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced Persons

Jun 18 2024 8 mins

The worldwide total of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) reached 110 million in 2022, with the cross-border refugee population standing at 36.4 million in 2023. The continuing cross-border refugee crisis caused by global conflict has created great vulnerabilities for FDPs. This TC Note and accompanying podcast discuss the expansion of access to finance for FDPs and the unique ch

Ep. 147: Cross-Border Supervision of Capital and Liquidity Adequacy

May 15 2024 30 mins

Cross-border supervision is one of the more challenging supervisory priorities. It adds layers of complexity, new stakeholders, and potential challenges to effective supervision. This TC Note and accompanying podcast discus the implications for home and host financial supervisors of cross-border supervision of the adequacy of capital and liquidity. They also consider the challenges

Ep. 146: Executive Panel Session: Combatting Financial Crime in a Digital Age

Apr 25 2024 58 mins

Financial crime is a significant threat to the safety and security of citizens and to the integrity of individual countries and the global financial system. While the proliferation of digital technologies presents many opportunities for financial systems, it also has introduced a new age of financial crime. For instance, crypto assets are a currency of choice among criminals.The pa