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AFP Toronto Fall Event: Macro-Economic Outlook - Canada's Banking and Financial Sector - Panel Discussion

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • RBC Royal Bank, 16 York Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0E6
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Join AFP Toronto for an insightful panel discussion featuring expert economists, Mauricio Zelaya, PhD and Claire Fan, as they explore key trends in payments, treasury, and broader economic impacts for 2024.

Session Overview:

As the economic landscape evolves, businesses in the payments and treasury sectors face critical shifts. Our expert panel will address the economic factors impacting these sectors, including:

  • 2024 Review in Payments and Treasury: Key developments in inflation, interest rates, and debt-servicing costs, and their influence on liquidity management and corporate treasury operations.
  • 2024 Economic Outlook: Anticipated economic trends, including interest rate cuts, reduced inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks affecting global payments and financial markets.
  • Future Considerations: How businesses can navigate weak demand, high financing costs, and evolving regulatory environments, while preparing for improving market conditions.

Speakers:

Dr. Mauricio Zelaya – A leading economist with expertise in econometrics and economic theory application, Dr. Zelaya advises private and public sector clients across industries, including financial services. He is also a faculty member at Schulich School of Business, bringing a wealth of knowledge on innovation and economic trends.

Claire Fan – Claire Fan joined RBC as an economist since 2019; she focuses on covering the macroeconomic outlook for North America, and is responsible for projecting key indicators including GDP, employment and inflation. Her publications include the inflation watch series and various other analyses on labour market trends, recession probabilities and inequalities.

Free for AFP Toronto Members, $20+HST for Non-Members

Includes beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available), appetizers, and great company!

Approved for up to 1.2 CTP/CCM recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals.

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