Cristián Bravo
cribravo.bsky.social
Cristián Bravo
@cribravo.bsky.social
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Banking and Insurance Analytics. Talking about AI, Banking, Finance and Metal!
Please share! My lab is hiring. We have four positions in Canada, and will co-supervise one more in the UK. thebal.ai/2025/12/16/w...
WE ARE HIRING: Four Fully Funded PhD Positions in Banking Analytics / Climate Risk!
The Banking Analytics Lab at Western University invites applications for two fully funded PhD positions in credit risk modelling, financial stability, and advanced machine learning). In addition, we i...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I don't think the OpenReview leak is getting the attention it deserves. It shakes the trust of the whole reviewing community. Why would you want to be frank if you are a young PhD at risk of retaliation due to a software leak?
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It was a pleasure to be back on the CBC News Weekend Business Panel this past Saturday. We covered three topics: Canada Post, the EA Leveraged Buyout, and the latest on Tariffs. The panel: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

For a more detailed breakdown, I wrote a blog post. thebal.ai/2025/10/06/c...
CBC Weekend Business Panel – October 4th, 2025
It was a pleasure to be back on the CBC News Weekend Business Panel this Saturday. We had a packed session (we even had to leave a few topics out!), diving into the escalating U.S. tariffs on Canadian...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Reposted by Cristián Bravo
This morning, we connected over breakfast with Western Research staff, followed by updates from @pennypexman.bsky.social and a panel on AI in Research with Joanna Redden, Lyle Muller and @cribravo.bsky.social, moderated by @jamesshelley.com.

Thanks, everyone, for a great start to the school year!
September 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our new book is out for preorder! Deep Learning in Banking - Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Financial Services. The labs are also already out. Read more about it below! www.bankingbook.ml
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Basel Committee has published the latest update to the Principles for Credit Risk Management document; the first update in 25 years. www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d5...
Principles for the Management of Credit Risk
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May 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I was on the CBC panel earlier today, speaking about the new auto tariffs (signs that the US administration can be persuaded by the market and lobbying)and the GDP numbers in the US and Canada (both affected by an excess of imports to get ahead of the tariffs). Link below!

cbc.ca/player/play/...
The CBC News Network Weekend Business panel takes a look at the top stories of the week
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May 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reposted by Cristián Bravo
Does innovation and the prospect of helping #WesternU researchers bring ideas to the marketplace excite you?

Western Research is on the lookout for its next Director for the Western Technology Transfer Office.

Learn more and apply at recruit.uwo.ca - job posting #38225! Closes April 23, 2025.
March 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I was on the CBC News' Weekend Business Panel speaking about Trump's tariffs, part 2, and the end of the HST holiday. Give it a watch below! www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The CBC News Network Weekend Business panel takes a look at the top stories of the week
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February 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I have no words on how ridiculous Trump's trade war in NA is. It serves no geopolitical objective, unless your goal is isolationism, no matter the economic cost.
February 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I'm so sad that The World Next Week by the Council of Foreign Relations ended. One of the best podcasts out there is no more. Anyone has a good alternative with the same balanced view? www.cfr.org/podcasts/wor...
PODCAST | The World Next Week
CFR.org Managing Editor Robert McMahon and CFR Senior Fellow Carla Anne Robbins preview international developments in the week ahead.
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January 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Saturday's CBC Business Weekend panel. I discussed the potential trade wars between the US and Canada, and the banning of TikTok in the US. I had a whole speech prepared about the value of TikTok's data for AI training, but we had a smaller segment this week. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
CBC News Network's Weekend Business Panel takes on the top news of the week.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Overleaf is down and academic socials are on fire. My deadlines! My homework! My papers! status.overleaf.com
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December 3, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Today on the Weekend Business Panel, talking about Canada Post's strike, Trudeau's HST holiday, and the latest inflation numbers. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The CBC News Network Weekend Business panel takes a look at the top stories of the week.
Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.
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November 23, 2024 at 6:17 PM
I'll be at the CBC News' Weekend Business Panel tomorrow talking about Inflation, the $200 dollar and GST rebate, and the Canada Post strike. 10.10am or so!
November 22, 2024 at 7:45 PM
As a first post, I am recruiting Ph.D. students for our 2025 intake. Read the call here: thebal.ai/2024/11/10/p...
Ph.D. Recruiting 2024: Deadline December 2nd!
I am recruiting up to two new Ph.D. students for entry September 2025. I am running a shorter recruiting cycle this year given the new constraints on international students (Deadline: December 2nd, 20...
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November 19, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Hello world! I hope this new network won't turn into what X did. Looking forward to interacting with the world again!
November 19, 2024 at 1:15 AM