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Prepaid: The Catalyst for Fintech Innovation
Empowering Banks and Fintech Pioneers to Drive Financial Inclusion and New Solutions
Prepaid platforms have evolved to become a robust foundation for financial innovation. The Symposium will showcase how prepaid solutions are driving the next wave of fintech innovation, enabling banks and entrepreneurs to deliver inclusive, customer-centric financial services.
The event will focus on how Canadian banks, fintech entrepreneurs and governments can accelerate innovation by leveraging prepaid platforms to create impactful financial solutions that and meet the demands of a rapidly digitizing society.
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Today, the prepaid industry is a CA$12 billion market comprising an extensive value chain, including networks, regulated banks and financial institutions, challenger banks and program managers. Prepaid is ensuring access to the digital economy, bringing down the cost of banking and payments and promoting financial health and equitable access for all Canadians.
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By attending the Symposium, attendees will gain:
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Insights into leveraging prepaid platforms to achieve financial inclusion, growth and innovation goals.
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An understanding of the untapped potential of prepaid as a platform for innovation.
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Lesson in success from Canadian and international entities.
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Opportunities to collaborate with peers, government officials, and industry experts in shaping the future of Canada’s payment systems and infrastructure.
Past Speakers
World-class presenters sharing exclusive content
Featured speakers of the 2024 CPPO Prepaid Symposium
Visa
Kimathi Marangu
Global Head of Prepaid
Peoples Group
Jeremy Bornstein
Chief Revenue Officer
The Globe and Mail
Personal Finance Columnist
CPPO
Jennifer Tramontana
Executive Director
KOHO
Peter Lu
VP Product
EQ Bank
Kartik Kamat
VP, Payments & Digital
Banking Analytics
Wealthsimple
Hanna Zaidi
VP, Payments Strategy & CCO
Mastercard
Vice President, Market Development
Bank of Canada
Senior Director, Registration
and Enforcement,
Retail Payment Supervision
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CDIC
Mydoh
Square
Director, Fintech Relations &
Third-Party Disclosure
Global Head of Payment Partnerships & Product Enablement
Head of Payments and Platform
Sezzle
General Manager
Airwallex
Director, Head of Financial Partnerships
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Datos Insights
Strategic Advisor
eSentire
Sr. Machine Learning Scientist
Mastercard
Vice President of Cybersecurity
Solutions & Digital Payments,
Collinson
VP, Business Development
Giesecke+Devrient
Manager, Security
Visa Canada
EML
Head of Digital Partnerships & Fintech
CEO - Gifting and Incentives
Vault
Finance Canada
Neo Financial
CEO
Vice President & Head, Deposits and Investments
Director
Onbe
Notch
Ivy Luu
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Chief Legal Officer
Head of Payments
Counsel
Peoples Group
Loop Financial
Mastercard Canada
CEO & Co-Founder
VP of Business Development
SVP of Product and Solutions
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H&R Block Canada
Director of Products and Services
2025 Symposium Agenda Topics
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Fintech Morning
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Building Blocks for Fintech Startups
Discover how fintech entrepreneurs can use prepaid systems to accelerate new product development. This session will discuss roadblocks to innovation for fintechs and provide strategies for leveraging prepaid platforms for rapid product development, efficient scaling, and market entry.
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Prepaid Platforms for Financial Inclusion
Prepaid platforms can offer an alternative to a traditional bank account to reach underbanked and underserved populations from new Canadians to small business owners, offering them accessible financial services.
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Innovative Use Cases and Success Stories: EQ Bank Case Study
The journey of the EQ Bank Card – vision, execution, and impact.
Banks, Credit Unions and Fintechs: Partners to Competitors
What is next for the bank/fintech partnerships that have served the industry to this point. How will open banking change things?
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Innovative Use Cases and Success Stories: KOHO Banking Case Study
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Fraud Fallout: Trends, Bottom-line Impact, and What to Watch Out For
Insights on payment fraud trends, tactics, and solutions while balancing customer experience.
Keynote: Peoples Group
Square Peg: Round Hole - Keeping up with Right-Size Regulations
Addressing the challenge of regulation in a high-growth tech industry.
Prepaid Growth Strategies: Afternoon
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Growth in Prepaid Disbursements and Expense Management: Lessons from Other Markets
Canada is behind the curve when it comes to robust digital disbursements. This session will highlight key strategies and technologies driving growth, including automation, digital platforms, and data analytics. Attendees will learn from international case studies, gaining insights into successful models and lessons about how these practices enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline financial operations. ​​​​
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Reinventing the Bank Account
Explore how payment choices are influenced by loyalty and the unique role of prepaid systems. This session delves into how prepaid solutions can harmonize various payment methods on a single platform, enhancing user experience and driving customer retention. Discover innovative approaches to integrating prepaid options in modern banking and traditional loyalty payments.
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BaaS and Prepaid: You Can’t Have One Without the Other
Explore the interdependence between Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and prepaid solutions to offer flexible and scalable financial products. We will also address risks including security vulnerabilities, compliance challenges, and operational complexities. Attendees will gain insights into how to navigate these risks while leveraging the benefits of BaaS and prepaid systems to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences.
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Investing in the Future
Addressing challenges and strategies for scaling companies in payments and financial services in Canada.
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