Regulation, Innovation, Execution: Leading Through Rapid Change in The Financial System
Regulation, Innovation, Execution: Leading Through Rapid Change in the Financial System
With the Payments Canada Summit in town, Fintechs Canada and Payments & Partnerships are hosting an exclusive panel and networking reception for leaders across the fintech and financial services ecosystem.
We’ll explore the critical decisions leaders must make today—and how the industry can strengthen competition while navigating the realities of implementation.
From new regulatory frameworks for Open Banking and stablecoins emerging out of Budget 2025, to advancements in RTR, fraud prevention, and consumer protection, the panel will zero in on what matters now. As innovation accelerates and policymakers race to respond, organizations face growing fragmentation and complexity. Our speakers will deliver practical, actionable insight on how to anticipate shifts, stay competitive, and turn compliance into strategic advantage.
Join us for an evening of bold ideas, honest conversation, and great company.
Speakers
Sue Whitney, Payments Strategy Advisor, Central 1
Sue has been a recognized leader in payments for the past 20+ years with payments transformation roles at financial institutions, government, payments software company and payments networks – Payments Canada, Interac and Visa Canada. Sue takes delight in shaping great Canadian money movement experiences, whether it is modernizing core payments infrastructure at Payments Canada, introducing Visa debit and payWave transactions to Canada or launching e-Transfer under the Interac brand. Sue has recently shifted to an advisory capacity, continuing to keenly supporting the credit union system to deliver innovative payments with Central 1, while also branching out to support other innovators who want to transform the way Canadians move their money.
Henry Wardley, Head of Enterprise - North America, Flinks
Henry Wardley is Flinks' Head of Enterprise, North America, where he guides high-value partnerships with banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across the continent. He joined Flinks in 2020 as a Senior Account Executive and, in May 2022, was promoted to his current leadership role, where he has driven the company's expansion into new markets and enterprise segments. Before Flinks, Henry accumulated over a decade of experience in financial data and technology, including senior roles at Markit (now IHS Markit) and Street Contxt, where he managed financial data and technology solutions for clients across Canada and the U.S. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, he brings a practitioner's perspective on how financial institutions are navigating data infrastructure, open banking, and regulatory change across North America.
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Co-host: Payments & Partnerships