Session Overview:
Join us for a focused, in-person discussion exploring the transformative impact of real-time payment rails on treasury and corporate payments in Canada. As instant money movement becomes a reality, organizations must rethink how they manage liquidity, visibility, and financial operations.
This session will delve into what real-time payments mean in practice — unpacking the implications for treasury workflows, reconciliation, and cash positioning. We’ll also explore how leading players are preparing for this shift, with perspectives from Payments Canada and Paramount Commerce.
Key discussion points include:
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How real-time rails are reshaping treasury and corporate payment strategies
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Practical implications for liquidity management, reconciliation, and cash visibility
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Industry insights and forward-looking perspectives from Payments Canada and Paramount Commerce
Panelists:
Kristi Lewis is Vice President of Marketing & Industry Relations at Paramount Commerce, where she leads go-to-market strategy and industry engagement across Canada’s evolving payments ecosystem.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services, she has driven innovation across fintech startups and major institutions.
Kristi is actively advancing access to Canada’s Real-Time Rail, helping position Paramount Commerce at the forefront of pay-by-bank solutions.
Stephanie Zee is Chief Product Officer at Payments Canada, where she leads the enterprise-wide product strategy for Canada’s core payment infrastructure.
With more than two decades of experience in financial services, she brings deep expertise in product strategy, payments innovation, and risk management.
Stephanie plays a key role in shaping the future of Canada’s Real-Time Rail and advancing initiatives that make payments faster, safer, and more accessible.
Rondev Bhattacharya is Director of Industry Relations at Payments Canada, where he leads engagement with members and ecosystem stakeholders to support the modernization of Canada’s payments infrastructure.
He plays a key role in fostering collaboration across the industry, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, trust, and innovation.
Rondev is actively involved in advancing the adoption of Canada’s Real-Time Rail, helping enable faster, more seamless payment experiences.
Free for AFP Toronto Members, $40+HST for Non-Members
Event qualifies for 1.2 professional development credits towards the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.
