POWERHOUSE DEBATE: Mobilizing Open Banking: Are we finally building at scale?

The moment we’ve waited years for is finally here. With the Consumer-Driven Banking (CDB) framework moving into delivery, the race is on to deliver real, consumer-first Open Banking at scale. In this no-filter debate, big banks, associations and fintechs go head-to-head on what happens next. Who’s ready, who’s lagging, and what must be done before 2027? If you want the unmissable inside track on what’s really happening in Canada’s Open Banking rollout, this is your front-row seat.Expect unfiltered answers to questions like:

• How are banks and fintechs gearing up, and where are the market readiness gaps?
• Will accreditation, liability and consumer-protection rules accelerate or slow rollout?
• How will CDB progress intersect with Real-Time Rail and payment initiation?
• What commercial models and partnerships will be needed to ensure sustainability beyond compliance?