https://simplecast.com A podcast series offering expert insights on trends shaping today’s evolving market environment. CIBC Insights en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:07:44 +0000 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:07:54 +0000 https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/45e0c518-a723-4c2d-8373-08f14888c097/6d7ed8aa-6438-4a7d-a88f-59347a1ff971/3000x3000/podcast-graphic-insights.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com episodic A podcast series offering expert insights on trends shaping today’s evolving market environment. CIBC false https://feeds.simplecast.com/1i2m345u CIBC mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca d01be920-a301-479c-9a12-34e157381ced Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:07:44 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tim Pinnell, Andre Blanchard) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/the-evolving-canadian-payments-landscape-R85S4PHH The Evolving Canadian Payments Landscape Tim Pinnell, Andre Blanchard 00:15:02 Canada's payments ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation, with modernization initiatives reshaping how money, data and risk move through the financial system. In this episode of CIBC Mellon Industry Perspectives, host Tim Pinnell speaks with CIBC Capital Markets' Andre Blanchard about what institutional investors and market participants should be watching as Canada advances initiatives such as Lynx, the Real-Time Rail and ISO 20022 adoption. Together, they explore the practical implications of faster payments, richer payment data, fraud and resilience considerations, and how Canada's evolving payments infrastructure fits within a broader global landscape. Canada's payments ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation, with modernization initiatives reshaping how money, data and risk move through the financial system. In this episode of CIBC Mellon Industry Perspectives, host Tim Pinnell speaks with CIBC Capital Markets' Andre Blanchard about what institutional investors and market participants should be watching as Canada advances initiatives such as Lynx, the Real-Time Rail and ISO 20022 adoption. Together, they explore the practical implications of faster payments, richer payment data, fraud and resilience considerations, and how Canada's evolving payments infrastructure fits within a broader global landscape. false full 8 daac317e-4423-4cbf-9e99-b4410e2633c3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:09:17 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Timothy Pinnell, Avery Shenfeld) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/economic-insights-for-institutional-investors-bgrfiP8Y Economic Insights for Institutional Investors Timothy Pinnell, Avery Shenfeld 00:23:37 CIBC Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, joins Tim Pinnell of CIBC Mellon on the CIBC Mellon Industry Perspectives podcast to discuss the current economic outlook, including the forces shaping Canada’s economy and key considerations for institutional investors and market participants as the global financial services community prepares to gather at the 2026 Sibos Conference in Miami. This podcast was recorded on August 24, 2026. Economic and market conditions can change rapidly, and the discussion reflects information and perspectives available as of the recording date. CIBC Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, joins Tim Pinnell of CIBC Mellon on the CIBC Mellon Industry Perspectives podcast to discuss the current economic outlook, including the forces shaping Canada’s economy and key considerations for institutional investors and market participants as the global financial services community prepares to gather at the 2026 Sibos Conference in Miami. This podcast was recorded on August 24, 2026. Economic and market conditions can change rapidly, and the discussion reflects information and perspectives available as of the recording date. false full 7 f6e2f69e-fcee-4e7e-a87d-08cc8299ac38 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:28:58 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Paul McKinlay, Daniel Lee, George Babu, Gideon Hayden) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gradient-ascent-why-enterprise-ai-adoption-is-still-so-hard-CZgRmAkr The Gradient Ascent Podcast - Part 2: Why Enterprise AI Adoption is Still so Hard Paul McKinlay, Daniel Lee, George Babu, Gideon Hayden 00:25:23 In Part 2 of our latest Gradient Ascent Podcast conversation on building enduring AI companies, CIBC's Paul McKinlay and Daniel Lee are joined by guests George Babu and Gideon Hayden to dive into why enterprise AI adoption remains challenging. From operationalizing AI at scale to how agents are reshaping software and spend, they also explore why emerging areas like physical AI and agent security may define the next wave of innovation. In Part 2 of our latest Gradient Ascent Podcast conversation on building enduring AI companies, CIBC's Paul McKinlay and Daniel Lee are joined by guests George Babu and Gideon Hayden to dive into why enterprise AI adoption remains challenging. From operationalizing AI at scale to how agents are reshaping software and spend, they also explore why emerging areas like physical AI and agent security may define the next wave of innovation. false full 6 2163acaf-c4f3-4281-a95b-4962c6f8c3a3 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:58:56 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Amber Batool, Krista Friesen) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/beneath-the-surface-canadas-submarine-strategy-2x5qIDhA Beneath the Surface: Canada’s Submarine Strategy Amber Batool, Krista Friesen 00:17:50 In this episode of CIBC Insights, Amber Batool, Managing Director, Government Relations at CIBC, joins Krista Friesen, Executive Director, Equity Research, Global Markets, to discuss Canada’s next-generation submarine procurement and the broader strategy behind it. Their conversation examines how this major defence decision reflects shifting national security priorities, a faster approach to procurement and a growing focus on building long-term industrial and economic benefits in Canada. In this episode of CIBC Insights, Amber Batool, Managing Director, Government Relations at CIBC, joins Krista Friesen, Executive Director, Equity Research, Global Markets, to discuss Canada’s next-generation submarine procurement and the broader strategy behind it. Their conversation examines how this major defence decision reflects shifting national security priorities, a faster approach to procurement and a growing focus on building long-term industrial and economic benefits in Canada. false full 5 3897b34d-9dff-40fd-aa3e-1c8dceabfc49 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:10:26 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Paul McKinlay, Daniel Lee, George Babu, Gideon Hayden) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gradient-ascent-podcast-part-1-the-future-of-canadian-startups-ai-capital-and-brain-drain-2HzSAQd9 The Gradient Ascent Podcast - Part 1: The Future of Canadian Startups: AI, Capital and Brain Drain Paul McKinlay, Daniel Lee, George Babu, Gideon Hayden 00:17:36 In this episode of The Gradient Ascent Podcast, CIBC’s Paul McKinlay and Daniel Lee sit down with George Babu and Gideon Hayden to explore what it takes to build enduring AI companies today, from cheaper experimentation and distributed teams to smarter go-to-market strategies. They also dig into a bigger question for Canada’s tech ecosystem: how do we keep top founders building at home when talent, capital and ambition move globally? Keep an eye out for Part 2: Why Enterprise AI Adoption Is Still So Hard, coming soon. In this episode of The Gradient Ascent Podcast, CIBC’s Paul McKinlay and Daniel Lee sit down with George Babu and Gideon Hayden to explore what it takes to build enduring AI companies today, from cheaper experimentation and distributed teams to smarter go-to-market strategies. They also dig into a bigger question for Canada’s tech ecosystem: how do we keep top founders building at home when talent, capital and ambition move globally? Keep an eye out for Part 2: Why Enterprise AI Adoption Is Still So Hard, coming soon. false full 4 44193464-58c0-406b-aef4-5db5a19afc85 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 21:06:17 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Colin Ryan, Christian Weedbrook) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/the-xanadu-story-from-startup-to-quantum-powerhouse-YILM0sCs The Xanadu Story: From Startup to Quantum Powerhouse Colin Ryan, Christian Weedbrook 00:19:38 CIBC’s Colin Ryan, Managing Director and Head, Technology and Innovation, Investment Banking, sits with the CEO and founder of Xanadu Quantum Technologies, Christian Weedbrook, to discuss the journey behind Xanadu, the race to build utility-scale quantum computers, and why Canada has a unique opportunity to lead in one of the world’s most transformative technologies. CIBC’s Colin Ryan, Managing Director and Head, Technology and Innovation, Investment Banking, sits with the CEO and founder of Xanadu Quantum Technologies, Christian Weedbrook, to discuss the journey behind Xanadu, the race to build utility-scale quantum computers, and why Canada has a unique opportunity to lead in one of the world’s most transformative technologies. false full 3 54ec463a-9686-4656-9716-c413ed460ecd Mon, 4 May 2026 20:05:11 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Andre Blanchard, Richard Mills) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/cash-managment-chat-interac-innovation-and-security-at-the-core-of-canadian-payments-Kf5YD3un Cash Management Chat - Interac: Innovation and Security at the Core of Canadian Payments Andre Blanchard, Richard Mills 00:13:38 In this episode of Cash Management Chat, host Andre Blanchard welcomes special guest Richard Mills, Head of Client Relationships and Solutions Engineering at Interac, to discuss the evolution and innovation of Interac within the Canadian payments ecosystem. Together, they explore how Interac’s solutions are transforming corporate payments, with a focus on enhanced security, real-time transactions, and the introduction of new digital products. The conversation also highlights the future of payments in Canada, including the development of the real-time payment rail and strategies for combating fraud. Listeners will gain practical insights into navigating the rapidly changing landscape of treasury and liquidity management. The transcript is available in English and French. In this episode of Cash Management Chat, host Andre Blanchard welcomes special guest Richard Mills, Head of Client Relationships and Solutions Engineering at Interac, to discuss the evolution and innovation of Interac within the Canadian payments ecosystem. Together, they explore how Interac’s solutions are transforming corporate payments, with a focus on enhanced security, real-time transactions, and the introduction of new digital products. The conversation also highlights the future of payments in Canada, including the development of the real-time payment rail and strategies for combating fraud. Listeners will gain practical insights into navigating the rapidly changing landscape of treasury and liquidity management. The transcript is available in English and French. false full 2 4e35c2f3-e65a-4648-a9de-7ec8dc57de78 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:53:21 +0000 mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Andre Blanchard, Lorna Godin) https://cibc-insights.simplecast.com/episodes/cash-management-chat-the-future-of-payments-trends-shaping-the-digital-landscape-3YyOFe4y Cash Management Chat – The Future of Payments: Trends Shaping the Digital Landscape Andre Blanchard, Lorna Godin 00:18:52 Join host, Andre Blanchard, and special guest, Lorna Godin, as they kick off the Cash Management Chat podcast series. In this inaugural episode, discover the latest trends transforming the digital payments landscape—from real-time rails and digital wallets to AI-driven fraud prevention. Gain expert insights on how evolving technologies, changing consumer habits, and industry collaboration are shaping the future of payments in Canada and around the world. The transcript is available in English and French. Join host, Andre Blanchard, and special guest, Lorna Godin, as they kick off the Cash Management Chat podcast series. In this inaugural episode, discover the latest trends transforming the digital payments landscape—from real-time rails and digital wallets to AI-driven fraud prevention. Gain expert insights on how evolving technologies, changing consumer habits, and industry collaboration are shaping the future of payments in Canada and around the world. The transcript is available in English and French. false full 1