Abdi Hersi

Abdi Hersi spearheads Wealthsimple’s payments modernization and open banking strategy, playing a crucial role in shaping the company’s direction within this rapidly evolving landscape. As a key member of Wealthsimple’s Payments Team, he engages directly with industry, government regulators, and consumer stakeholders. He serves as a primary contact for Payments Canada on the Real-Time Rail Working Group and was instrumental in securing the Bank of Canada settlement account, enabling Wealthsimple’s direct connection to the upcoming Real-Time Rail system. Additionally, he represents Wealthsimple on the FDX Canada Working Group and is a global advisory board member for Open Banking Expo. He also serves on the board of Open Finance Network of Canada. With a background spanning government, banking, and tech, Abdi is passionate about advancing financial inclusion and the evolution of payments in Canada.