

POWERHOUSE DEBATE: Commercializing data portability: Who wins in a new Open Banking economy?
Thursday, March 5, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:10 PM · 40 min. (Canada/Eastern)
Main Stage
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With data mobility on the books, attention is turning to commercial reality. Where are the revenue opportunities, and for whom? Will this shift drive new value for consumers, or simply redistribute advantage among banks, fintechs, and platforms? This session gets practical on commercial models, competitive dynamics, and who stands to gain as Canada’s Open Banking rollout takes shape.Here’s what’s on the table:
- How will banks and fintechs monetise consumer-permissioned data?
- What commercial models are most likely to scale first?
- Will Consumer-Driven Banking unlock competition, or reinforce incumbent advantage?
- How will Real-Time Rails and payment initiation shape new revenue streams?
Speakers

Eyal Sivan
General Manager - North AmericaOzone API
Shruti Awasthi
Director, Open Banking StrategyCIBC
Alain Desouza
Vice President, Product & GTMJP Morgan Chase
Karim Nanji
Chief Executive OfficerInverite
Oscar Roque
Chief Product & Innovation OfficerBeem Credit Union
Ashley Woodroffe
Head of GTM Canada & West US, BanksPlaid