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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 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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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.
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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Building Blocks for Fintech Startups: How Fintech Entrepreneurs can Leverage Prepaid to Launch Innovative Products Quickly and Efficiently
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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Navigating Compliance, Risk and Security with Prepaid: What’s on the Risk and Compliance People’s Minds?
This session will cover fraud, cybersecurity, generative AI and compliance topics.
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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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Money Movement Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Explore the future of money movement with a focus on emerging trends and technologies. Attendees will gain insights into how these innovations will shape payment systems, enhance transaction speed, and redefine financial inclusion.
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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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