Join over 800 executives from the consumer, business, and automotive credit sectors, including the CEOs of Canada’s largest banks and fintechs.
Where: 100 Queens Quay E., Toronto.
When: October 20th, 2025 from 8:30am – 5pm.
See last year’s sold out event.
Breakfast & Registration
Grab your lanyard and a coffee and start networking!
Don’t forget to download the Finance Events mobile app to book meetings with other attendees in the networking room. The CLA will donate $25 for every meeting to Sinai Health Foundation.
Canada’s Challenger Bank: A Fireside Chat with the CEO of Equitable
Join newly appointed EQB President & CEO Chadwick Westlake for a fireside chat on his vision for Canada’s challenger bank. From his pivotal role as CFO – driving acquisitions, integrations, and funding innovations – to now leading EQB into its next phase of growth, Chadwick will share insights on strategy, culture, and innovation in a changing banking landscape.
General Partner
North Exit Ventures
Moderator
CEO
EQ Bank
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CEO
Blanc Labs
Moderator
CEO
Taktile
Speaker
President
Trust Science
Speaker
Sr. Director Global Pre-Sales
Decisions
SpeakerNew Rules of the Road: How Auto Finance is Adapting
Vehicles aren’t just modes of transport – they’re data-rich assets and customer touchpoints. Explore what’s next in auto lending – from usage-based credit to real-time underwriting, and how it’s reshaping the path to purchase.
EVP, Fintech
Dealertrack
Moderator
SVP & Head, TD Auto Finance
TD
Speaker
SVP & Head Auto Finance
Scotiabank
Speaker
Head of Partnerships & Secured Lending
TransUnion
SpeakerMorning Coffee
Business Lending Through Challenging Markets
In an uncertain economic environment, how are lenders adapting their strategies and offerings to support business financing?
Head of Community Banking
BDC
Moderator
VP of Product Group
RBC
Speaker
SVP, Business Banking
Meridian Credit Union
Speaker
AVP, Market Relations
FNBC
SpeakerBuilding a Bank: A Fireside Chat with the Founder of KOHO
KOHO has gone from a scrappy startup to one of Canada’s most recognized fintech brands, reshaping how consumers think about everyday banking. In this candid conversation, KOHO’s founder shares the inside story – raising capital, navigating regulation, building trust with customers, and competing with the Big Five. Expect unfiltered lessons on scaling a challenger bank in Canada’s unique financial landscape
Editor-at-Large
The Logic
Moderator
CEO
KOHO
SpeakerFraud Inc: Preventing Fraud in the Age of AI
Fraud is evolving – so must your defense. This session dives into emerging fraud types, AI-driven detection tech, and strategies for layered protection that preserves customer trust without disrupting the experience.
Partner, Financial Crimes
KPMG
Moderator
SVP Product & Innovation
Equifax
Speaker
SVP Risk
RBC
Speaker
SVP Lending
CIBC
SpeakerFinding Funding: Capital Market Strategies for Originators
Whether it’s securitization, credit facilities, or flow-through structures, the capital markets are rich with options. Gain clarity on how Canadian lenders are leveraging each tool to optimize funding costs and manage balance-sheet risk.
MD Co-Head Capital Markets
Ventum
Moderator
CEO
Merchant Growth
Speaker
Managing Director
SAF Group
Speaker
Director
BC Partners
SpeakerNetwork Lunch
Scaling with Ease: A Fireside Chat with goeasy’s President
Patrick Ens will discuss how the firm plans to widen access to responsible credit while keeping a cool head on risk. Expect insights on regulation, technology and customer trust—and a candid look at what it takes to scale Canada’s dominant non-prime lender.
President | CEO
Canadian Lenders Association
Moderator
President
easyfinancial
SpeakerHome Truths: Reimagining Mortgage Lending in 2025+
Mortgage lending is standing at the intersection of tech innovation and regulatory pressure. Join senior stakeholders as they share how digital workflows, affordability tools, and inclusive credit practices are rebuilding home finance for today’s market.
Partner, Financial Services
McCarthy Tétrault
Moderator
CEO
Pine
Speaker
CEO
Nesto
Speaker
Deputy Chief Economist
CMHC
SpeakerSwipe Right: How to Use Your Card Program to Scale
Cards are evolving faster than ever – from revolving credit to BNPL hybrids. This panel examines product design, user behavior, risk mitigation, and how to capture loyalty (and margin) in a crowded card market.
Director, Product
Equifax
Moderator
VP Payments Product
Peoples Group
Speaker
VP Lending
Neo Financial
Speaker
CEO
Loop
SpeakerFrom Data to Dollars: Next-Gen Credit Modelling
Traditional credit scores are dead. Welcome to a world where alternative data, AI, and predictive analytics redefine creditworthiness. This panel unwraps implementation tips, pitfalls, and success stories that can help lenders digitally transform their risk engines.
CEO | Founder
Payson
Moderator
Analytics Lead
Payson
Speaker
CRO
goeasy
Speaker
VP, Retail Risk Credit Strategy
RBC
SpeakerFunding the 99.7%: How to Fix SMB Finance
Partner, Financial Services
Monitor Deloitte
Speaker
Partner, Financial Services
Monitor Deloitte
SpeakerCocktail Reception
October 20th, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Quay, 100 Queens Quay E 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario
