In this episode, we have two experts to break down the latest scams and tell us how to avoid falling victim. From bank impersonation scams to AI and even old-fashioned door-to-door grifts, Detective Constable Valerie Dahan from Toronto Police Service and Aaron McAllister, Vice President of Fraud Threat Management at Scotiabank, run down the red flags and what to do if you suspect you, a loved one or a neighbour might be a victim.

For more fraud prevention resources, check out Scotiabank’s Cybersecurity and Fraud Hub. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

2:02 – Val tells us about her role at Toronto Police Services and an overview of the scams landscape right now 

3:23 – Aaron gives us his overall take on the current state of scams 

4:11 – Broader context about scams and how they are often perpetrated by overseas victims of human trafficking  

8:07 – A deeper dive into specific scams starting with impersonation scams, specifically bank impersonation scams 

13:24 – Val breaks down romance scams and the psychology behind them that makes them so potent 

20:07 – What are home improvement scams and what should people look out for? 

22:26 – Are seniors targeted more often with scams? 

23:13 – Some final tips on how people can protect themselves 

Some welcome relief has come for consumers and businesses as the Bank of Canada has decided to lower its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, marking the first cut since March.  

Scotiabank’s Chief Economist Jean-François Perrault is back to explain what drove the central bank’s decision, what it says about the state of the economy, why we “aren’t out of the woods” yet on inflation, the odds of another cut this year, and much more. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

00:53 - JF’s main takeaway from the Bank of Canada’s decision to cut its key policy rate 

1:53 - What does this say about the state of the economy? 

2:28 - How much of an impact does a cut of 25 basis points have on the economy? (And why another cut is likely) 

5:08 - With counter-tariffs on the U.S. largely eliminated, what is driving inflation in Canada now? What is keeping inflation higher than hoped? 

7:39 - What does JF see for the economy ahead, given all the uncertainties? 

9:14 - With a federal budget to be announced in November, what could this influx of government spending mean for the economy and inflation? 

12:33 - How will this 25 basis point cut impact households, individuals, and businesses? And why mortgage borrowers are most likely to feel the impact 

14:14 - Will lowering interest rates and making it easier for consumers to buy a house drive up prices and inflation? 

15:16 - Why JF expects the Bank of Canada to cut again before the end of the year – but then possibly start to reverse them next year 

16:26 - JF’s main takeaways for Canadians from the central bank’s announcement 

The economy seems to be top of mind for most Canadians’ right now. But it can be hard to understand which stats actually matter and what they mean for us. So, Scotiabank Senior Economist Farah Omran is back this episode to break down five key economic indicators to help you better interpret the state of the economy and understand the headlines. 
  

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

1:44 – Why understanding economic indicators is especially important now 

2:19 – Indicator #1: Inflation 

6:35 – Indicator #2: GDP growth 

10:41 – Indicator #3: Unemployment rate 

13:55 – Indicator #4: Bank of Canada policy rate 

18:25 – Indicator #5: Housing prices 

21:17 – Bonus indicator: Productivity 

The Bank of Canada has decided to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75%, for the third consecutive time, amid ongoing trade uncertainty.  

Scotiabank’s Chief Economist Jean-François Perrault returns to break down the central bank’s decision to hold once again, how Canada’s economy has been stronger than anticipated, possible economic scenarios ahead, and much more. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

 1:10 - JF’s main takeaway from the decision 

1:35 - Did we learn anything from the Bank of Canada’s commentary or outlook? 

2:31 - Was a hold the right call in JF’s view? 

3:16 - JF walks us through the Bank of Canada’s three possible economic scenarios ahead 

5:18 - What scenario does JF think is most likely? 

5:55 - How unusual is it for the Bank of Canada to not have an economic forecast? 

7:14 - What is the current state of Canada’s economy? 

9:30 - A breakdown of Canada’s “unbelievable” employment numbers 

10:34 - Which sectors are feeling the impact of trade uncertainty the most? 

12:17 - Scotiabank Economics’ outlook for rate decisions for the rest of 2025 

15:07 - What’s happening in Canada’s housing market? 

16:54 - JF’s main takeaways for Canadians from the Bank of Canada’s decision and outlook? 

Newcomers to Canada are still critical to fuel our country's economic growth, despite recent cuts to immigration targets. In this episode, we’re joined by Kingsley Chak, the Senior Vice President of Deposits and Investments at Scotiabank, and Anthony Bambokian, Senior Economic Analyst with Scotiabank. They’ll discuss Canada’s changing immigration targets and the potential economic impacts that may have, the hurdles new Canadians face, some of the services Scotiabank offers newcomers, and much more. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

2:14 - Anthony catches us up on Canada’s immigration numbers from pre-COVID to present 

7:13 – Why, despite changing targets, Canada will always be a nation of immigrants 

8:48 – What balance Canada needs to strike when it comes to new arrival targets 

10:24 – What are the main challenges newcomers face when they first arrive in Canada? 

11:30 – Some data around how long it takes newcomers to find their economic footing after arriving in Canada 

13:25 – Two more key hurdles many newcomers face in Canada 

14:42 – What challenges newcomers face when it comes to banking and finances 

19:02 – The numbers behind newcomers and entrepreneurship 

21:12 – How Kingsley's personal immigration story also relates to banking 

22:18 – Final takeaways from the conversation

Scotiabank’s Chief AI Officer, Yannick Lallement, returns to fill us in on the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. He’ll also give us an update on how AI is being used in the banking and finance world and what might be on the horizon. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

1:54 – How Yannick got to be Scotiabank’s Chief AI Officer 

3:44 – Did Yannick expect this proliferation of AI technology when he started studying it in the 90s? 

4:37 – The thing that surprised Yannick most about the latest breakthroughs in AI 

5:45 – The surprising way Yannick uses AI in his day-to-day work 

6:30 – A new type of AI on the horizon: agentic AI 

9:02 – In general, has the financial services industry adopted AI? 

9:37 – How has Scotiabank been adopting AI? 

15:25 – How banks and other institutions are safeguarding clients when it comes to AI 

18:22 – What Yannick sees for the future of AI in banking 

The Bank of Canada announced that it has held its policy interest rate steady at 2.75% for the second consecutive time as tariff uncertainty continues to loom, the Canadian economy shows signs of weakness and inflation persists.  

Scotiabank’s Chief Economist Jean-François Perrault is back on the show to break down the central bank’s latest decision, what’s happening with inflation and in Canada’s housing market, why he doesn’t expect any interest rate cuts this year, and much more.   

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode:  

1:00 — What is JF's main takeaway from the Bank of Canada's latest decision? 

1:43 — JF breaks down Canada's latest GDP numbers and how that factored into the central bank's decision to hold 

4:03 — A closer look at inflation in Canada and how key measures are rising 

6:35 —JF's outlook for the economy in the coming months 

10:00 — Why JF isn't expecting the Bank of Canada to announce a cut this year 

14:06 — What's happening in the Canadian housing market? If interest rates stay put for awhile, what kind of ripple effect could that have? 

16:29 — The main takeaway from the Bank of Canada's decision and outlook for Canadians 

Financial abuse has been called ‘The crime of the 21st century’ and elder financial abuse in particular is becoming increasingly prevalent. In this episode, our guests are Raeann Rideout, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and Nicole Daley, Senior Investigator for Central Canada at Scotiabank Corporate Security Investigation Services. They'll explain how elder financial abuse happens, how to spot it, what to do if you’re a victim or suspect someone is and more.  

For more resources and information please visit Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario or Scotiabank's Cybersecurity and fraud hub. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

1:40 – Starting with the basics: what is elder financial abuse? 

2:41 – A few stats to give a sense of the scale of the issue 

4:16 – How does this type of abuse typically start? 

4:55 – Who are the typical perpetrators of elder financial abuse? 

7:33 – How to spot elder financial abuse 

8:33 – Misconceptions around this issue 

9:30 – How power of attorney, or POA, factors into elder financial abuse 

10:56 – How seniors can balance the benefits of a POA for property while still protecting themselves 

12:15 – What should someone do if they are a victim or suspect someone is a victim of elder financial abuse? 

14:16 – What Scotiabank is doing to prevent financial abuse of seniors 

15:15 – Final takeaways from the discussion 

With life expectancy on the rise, people may actually spend more time in retirement than they do working. With that in mind, this episode is the second of a two-part series we’re calling Investing Through the Ages. In it, we’ll work our way through different age groups and break down how they should be thinking about saving and investing at each stage along the way. In this instalment, we’re looking at age 50 and beyond, also known as the decumulation stage. Erin Griffiths, the Executive Vice President of Scotiabank Global Wealth Solutions, is our guest to give tips on how to age gracefully from a financial perspective in the face of recent volatility, how to best shift from saving to generating income from your assets, address some common misconceptions about this phase and much more. 

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

1:46 – Erin introduces us to what experts call the “decumulation stage” 

4:25 – How should people think about investing differently at this stage? 

6:09 – How longevity has complicated retirement planning in recent years 

9:35 – Addressing common misconceptions about managing money at age 50+ 

10:55 – How should people who are facing retirement or recently retired be navigating market volatility?  

13:40 – What exactly does a financial plan look like at age 50+? 

15:50 – Breaking down the two key elements around planning for retirement: financial and personal 

19:13 – What challenges do women in particular at this age face when it comes to wealth management? 

20:15 – What about intergenerational wealth transfer — how does that factor into financial planning? 

22:09 – What Erin wants people to take away from this conversation 

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) recently announced they'll be adding two new teams next season and league-wide attendance has now surpassed the 1 million mark. What’s been the key to this still-young league’s huge success? Jayna Hefford, the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the PWHL and a four-time Olympic gold medalist with Team Canada, tells us how the business strategy behind the league helped propel it beyond a successful launch and into part of what’s becoming a cultural movement.    

For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures 

Key moments this episode: 

2:02 – Jayna's overall assessment of the PWHL’s second season so far 

3:36 – What surprised Jayna about the make-up of the fans 

4:23 – The strategy to sustain fan excitement for the second season 

5:20 – How a mandate from leadership helped enable some of the league's innovations 

7:53 – Why has this iteration of professional woman’s hockey gained traction? 

10:16 – How does the PWHL attract talent? 

11:25 – How viewership has changed since the league started and how that's helped growth 

12:43 – The role the PWHL plays in wider societal change 

15:08 – A look ahead to next season 

16:32 – What the success of the PWHL means personally to Jayna