Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector…
Cyber and Operational Risk in the Quantum Era: Financial Stability amid Escalating Geopolitical Conflict This panel took place at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. Financial stability is under fire as geopolitics and cyber risk collide. As global tensions intensify and technological capabilities accelerate, financial institutions face a rapidly evolving…
Cyber and Operational Risk in the Quantum Era: Financial Stability amid Escalating Geopolitical Conflict This panel took place at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. Financial stability is under fire as geopolitics and cyber risk collide. As global tensions intensify and technological capabilities accelerate, financial institutions face a rapidly evolving…
This podcast explores why financial literacy matters, its impact on financial stability and inclusion, and what can be done to improve it at all levels, from individuals to policymakers and supervisors. The speakers discuss how tailored literacy initiatives can help to bridge socio-economic gaps and will lead to people making better financial decisions. They explore how to assess the impact of the…
Toronto Centre and CARE Canada co-hosted a virtual panel session to mark Canada's International Development Week . Closing the financial inclusion gender gap is essential for sustainable economic growth and stability. It empowers women socially and economically while strengthening financial systems. Safeguarding and accelerating the progress made over the past 15 years is critical to ensuring…
This podcast highlights the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in prudential supervision. The speakers discuss how AI can be used as a supervisory tool to improve fraud detection and risk monitoring, as well as supervising industry use. They also explore the importance of human oversight to ensure fairness in decision making, and the need for ongoing cooperation and…
There is an increasing focus on the role of financial institutions in contributing to climate-related change as a result of their financing of the activities of customers and counterparties. A key element in financial institutions’ efforts to limit their contributions to climate-related change is the development of transition plans. This Toronto Centre Note and accompanying podcast focuses on two…
Financial institutions fail for many reasons. These failures are often the symptom or consequence of one or more underlying root causes. In some financial institutions, business model weaknesses may be combined with weak corporate governance and poor risk management. This TC Note and accompanying podcast discusses ways in which supervisors can assess the business models of financial institutions,…
This panel took place at the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings. In today's fast-changing financial landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of transformation, reshaping how markets operate and how they are regulated. As we embrace AI's immense potential, it is crucial to address ethical considerations, data privacy, and the need for…
This was the fifth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The panel discussed the inclusion of climate risk in the updated Core Principles and highlight why both banks and supervisors should adopt flexible practices to address the evolving nature of climate risks. Panelists: Elsie Addo Awadzi, Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana; Board Member, Toronto…
This was the fourth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The revised Core Principle 25 emphasizes banks’ capacity to handle severe operational risks, including pandemics, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Additionally, the revisions introduce a proportionality approach, aligning regulatory rules and supervisory practices with each bank's…
This was the third webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The Basel Committee wants banks to institute a sound risk culture, to maintain strong risk management practices, and to adopt and implement sustainable business models. The revised Core Principles make clear that the assessment of business model sustainability is a key component of effective…