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Toronto Centre is a non-profit organization that promotes global financial stability and inclusion through high-quality capacity-building programs.

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Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 22d

A new panelist has been announced for our panel at Financial Inclusion Week 2025, powered by the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI):

Oscar Vargas Acosta, Executive, Technical and Sectorial Analysis, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)

Register here: shorturl.at/UG9NC

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 2h

Today, we held an exclusive conversation with Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

It was moderated by Bill Coen, former Secretary General, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

Peter is a champion of the CFS, and we were privileged to have him speak at this event.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you Maarten de Groot, Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada’s Permanent Mission to the Food and Agriculture Agencies of the UN, for delivering the keynote speech at our workshop, "Supervisory Perspectives in Food Security."

Thank you to all speakers and participants for their insights.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 8h

“The CFS has provided an in-depth knowledge, understanding, and dependencies required in discharging effective supervision."

Congratulations to David Gwilym Annoh-Quarshie, Chief Manager, Banking Supervision, Bank of Ghana, part of the first graduating class of our CFS designation.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 1d

“I really strengthened my supervisory knowledge and perspective with the rigor this role requires."

Congratulations to Andrea Maria Martinez Santacruz, Head, On-site Supervision, Superintendency of Securities, Central Bank of Paraguay, part of the first graduating class of our CFS designation.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 2d

“This designation will continue to guide my professional growth and inspire others in our supervisory community.”

Congratulations to Fernando Brun, Head of Supervision, Non-Systemic Financial Institutions, Central Bank of Paraguay, part of the first graduating class of our CFS designation.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 2d

On Friday, we are graduating the first class of Toronto Centre’s Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) designation.

24 supervisors from eight organizations have come to Toronto to conclude many years and programs of hard work.

We congratulate them and look forward to the CFS graduation ceremony.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 2d

Are you looking to expand your supervisory toolkit and support the expansion of insurance within your jurisdiction?

Register now for our hybrid Inclusive Insurance Supervision Program, a mandatory program of our Inclusive Insurance Certification: shorturl.at/45nfv

This is a complimentary program.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 3d

“It's a globally trusted designation that has helped me develop advanced technical, decision-making, and leadership skills as a financial supervisor.”

Congratulations to Tshegofatso Mudau, Associate Bank Analyst, South African Reserve Bank, part of the first graduating class of our CFS designation.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 5d

This afternoon, Toronto Centre hosted an executive panel session during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF, titled "Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets."

Thank you to our speakers and all who attended; we hope to see you at the Spring Meetings!

#IMFmeetings #WBGMeetings

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 6d

"Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets", our panel session at the IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., is now live!

Watch here: youtube.com/live/Uj_yzE2...

Executive Panel Session - Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets

YouTube video by Toronto Centre

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Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 7d

This morning, we hosted a roundtable discussion during the Annual Meetings of The World Bank and the IMF: "Central Banking and Supervision in a Geopolitically Fragmented World: Risks, Responses, and Cooperation."

Thank you to all who attended for your contributions to this vital conversation.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 7d

Last chance to register!

Join us for our executive panel session at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and The World Bank, "Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets."

RSVP now: shorturl.at/atwQV

To join us, you must be accredited to attend the Annual Meetings.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 8d

The speakers have been announced for our Advanced Inclusive Insurance Supervision Program.

Learn from experienced financial sector leaders with this new virtual program.

View their bios and register now: shorturl.at/KfbS7

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 9d

In case you missed it!

Last week, Toronto Centre hosted "Digital Finance as a Catalyst for Inclusion and Well-being," our panel at Financial Inclusion Week 2025, powered by the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI).

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB_9...

#digitalfinance #financialinclusion

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 13d

The Toronto Centre office will be closed on Monday, October 13, for Canadian Thanksgiving. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 13d

Are you ready to expand your supervisory toolkit and earn Toronto Centre's new Inclusive Insurance Certificate?

Please visit our new Inclusive Insurance Portal to see our full range of complimentary inclusive insurance training programs: shorturl.at/t33oZ

#inclusiveinsurance #financialinclusion

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 13d

Blended finance plays a critical role in advancing sustainable development, as it has the power to unlock capital for green and transition projects.

Register now for our virtual workshop, "Blended Finance: A Supervisor’s Guide to Unlocking Impact:" shorturl.at/ZTckF

#blendedfinance #greenfinance

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 14d

This week, we are continuing our long-term engagement with the National Bank of Ethiopia, delivering the fourth program on risk-based supervision methodology.

29 supervisors and regulators from the Bank Supervision Directorate and the Payment & Settlement Systems Directorate are attending.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 14d

The lineup has been confirmed for our executive panel session at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and The World Bank, "Supervising the Next Wave: AI and Digital Assets."

RSVP now: shorturl.at/atwQV

To join us, you must be accredited to attend the 2025 Annual Meetings.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 15d

Supervisors play a crucial role in promoting inclusive insurance and carefully balancing consumer protection, gender inclusion, and market stability.

Register now for our hybrid Inclusive Insurance Supervision Program, a mandatory program of our Inclusive Insurance Certificate: shorturl.at/45nfv

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 16d

Today, Toronto Centre continued our International Senior Management Workshop on Climate Scenario Analysis.

Today's sessions featured presentations on country-specific applications of the NGFS’s scenarios.

We look forward to the rest of the workshop together.

#sustainablefinance #seniormanagement

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 16d

Happening tomorrow!

Don't forget to register for "Digital Finance as a Catalyst for Inclusion and Well-being," our panel at Financial Inclusion Week 2025, powered by the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI).

Register here: shorturl.at/UG9NC

#digitalfinance #financialinclusion

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 17d

It's your last chance to register for our flagship Core Curriculum program, held in beautiful Cape Town this November.

Register now: ow.ly/Zur350VEOwC

The program is open to both Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) participants and non-CFS participants.

#financialsupervision #financialinclusion

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 17d

Last week, we concluded our RBS Program for Securities Regulators from the Asia-Pacific, delivered in partnership with @iosco.bsky.social.

The program concluded with remarks from Jean Lorrain, Chair, Securities Advisory Board, Toronto Centre, and Cecile de Wit, Head of Capacity Building, IOSCO.

Toronto Centre @torontocentre.bsky.social · 17d

Our latest monthly resource bundle is now available.

View all the content we published in September as well as our upcoming programs and events here: shorturl.at/7hzrg