Episode Overview

Lawrence Wan, Chief Architect and Innovation Officer at Bank of Montreal, shares insights on how one of Canada's largest financial institutions approaches technology transformation, AI adoption, and the future of agentic systems in a heavily regulated industry.

00:00 Introduction to Lawrence Van and BMO

05:01 The Role of Technology in Banking

11:19 Designing for Scale and Future Technologies

16:57 AI in Banking: Current Applications and Future Prospects

21:50 Generative AI: Productivity Gains and Challenges

28:22 The Future of AI Agents in Banking

33:34 The Evolving Role of Technologists in Banking