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PANEL DEBATE – Moving the dial forward in Open Banking
This unique panel discussion will bring together a collection of handpicked insights from across the banking, Fintech and regulation ecosystems. On the agenda for this session will be:
- If Open Banking is to materialise in Canada how do we eradicate resistance and in some cases, fear?
- How do incumbent banks safely and successfully navigate the Open Future?
- A market driven by innovation- what can we learn from other regions around the globe?
- Canada provides one of the worlds most vibrant FinTech ecosystems- so what are the challenges facing the market today and how do we overcome them?
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Steve Boms
Steve Boms
Executive Director FDATA North AmericaSteve Boms, Executive Director of the Financial Data and Technology Association of North America, has more than 15 years of experience working inside government, public and private companies, trade organizations, and the technology industry, and assists member companies and clients in working with policymakers in Washington, in statehouses across the United States, and internationally. Steve has spent his career focused on complex financial services public policy issues, having worked in the United States Congress on the committee with jurisdiction over banking issues. He has led advocacy efforts and public policy teams globally for equity options exchanges, large U.S.-based financial institutions, and leading fintech firms. A recognized expert in the intersection of financial technology and public policy, Steve has testified before the United States Senate, the Senate of Canada, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development regarding financial services and technology.
In addition to working directly with FDATA North America’s members, he is a frequent conference panelist and his perspective is solicited by reporters on the technology, financial services, and regulatory beats.
Steve is also the President and founder of Allon Advocacy, LLC, a public policy firm that helps technology, fintech and financial services firms navigate complex public policy and public affairs environments around the world.
Eyal Sivan
Eyal Sivan
General Manager, North America Ozone APIEyal Sivan, also known as Mr. Open Banking, is one of the foremost global experts in the open banking space.
In his efforts to drive advancements in open banking worldwide, Eyal created the unique personal brand Mr. Open Banking. Under this persona, he hosts the only podcast dedicated to the open banking community, interviewing the key leaders, innovators and influencers who are driving the emergence of open banking around the globe. Since its launch in 2020, the podcast has grown to over 60 thousand subscribers, with Eyal being recognized by Open Future World as the number one Open Finance Influencer in the world for 2022.
Today, Eyal is the General Manager for North America at Ozone API, global pioneers of open banking who’s platform powers some of the largest and most advanced data sharing ecosystems on the planet. In his role, he is responsible for expanding the firm’s global position as a leading open banking solution provider to the United States, Canada and beyond.
Hanna Zaidi
Hanna Zaidi
Head of Compliance Wealthsimple CashHanna is a compliance and risk strategist that has worked for a wide range of financial institutions from big banks to early stage startups. Hanna has successfully led global regulatory change projects on Open Banking, AML and more for the Big 5 banks in Canada on regulations that impact operations in APAC, UK, EU and the US.
Hanna has also advised fintechs on go to market strategies such as designing compliant business models and products. Hanna is currently at Wealthsimple and leads the launch of new products such as Wealthsimple Cash, a hybrid high interest saving and spending account and Wealthsimple Crypto, the first registered dealer in North America approved to buy/sell and hold crypto for clients.
Hanna is also a board member at Open Banking Initiative Canada (OBIC) and represents the fintech voice in advocating for an Open Banking Framework in Canada.
Senator Colin Deacon
Senator Colin Deacon
Senator Senate of CanadaThe Honourable Colin Deacon’s background as an entrepreneur provides a unique perspective in Canada’s Upper Chamber. Prior to joining the Senate, he ran several successful global businesses, the latest of which was Bluelight Analytics, a technology firm providing data tools to dental offices worldwide.
As part of the Senate, he has been a strong advocate for entrepreneurs, harnessing the digital economy, updating Canada’s privacy legislation, ensuring global competitiveness of Canadian firms, and promoting Canadian leadership on issues relating to climate change.
Senator Deacon was appointed to the Senate of Canada as a representative of Nova Scotia in June 2018 and has since been part of the Independent Senators Group.
