Agenda

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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

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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

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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.