The Liam Podcast

In this episode, we break down Mastercard’s Agentic Pay and what it means for the future of payments, AI, and consumer trust. We explore how free AI agents can actually make purchases on a user’s behalf —and why this matters for finance, fintech companies, regulators, and everyday consumers. From implications to a revolution in agentic commerce, take a practical look at how payments are evolving when machines start acting with financial authority.

Wealthsimple claims to have started the end of banking in Canada. Beyond bold claims and statements, we explore the new reality unfolding with the company's foray into banking, and all that it entails for Canada's uniquely consolidated banking industry.

Oaken Financial offers attractive deposit rates, but its true significance lies in its contribution to Fairstone Bank's net interest margin. This episode unpacks how Oaken's "no fees" and "no minimum balance" approach strategically gathers cost-effective, stable deposits, fueling Fairstone's higher-yield alternative lending operations.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

EQB Inc. balances ambitious growth with a strong capital position, evident in its 14.1% CET1 ratio as of Q1 2025. "Canada's Challenger Bank" manages rapid expansion in lending alongside prudent risk management, including recent increases in impaired loans. Its "fortress balance sheet" is key for navigating economic uncertainties and sustaining growth.For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast delves into Sylogist's strategic shift towards a SaaS-driven business model, analyzing the challenges and opportunities of this transition.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast delves into Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFi, analyzing the deal's terms, the strategic rationale for both companies, and the implications for investors and the Canadian cryptocurrency market.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast explores the ins and outs of Mogo Inc., a Canadian fintech company. We delve into their business lines - Wealth, Lending, and Payments - and analyze their strategic moves in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast delves into Nuvei's transition from a publicly traded company to a private entity, examining the motivations behind the move, the implications for its future, and what it means for the fintech industry.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast explores Snowflake's evolution from a cloud data warehouse to a broader data platform, including its expansion into AI, applications, and data collaboration.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.

This podcast explores Lightspeed's focus on serving sophisticated small and medium-sized businesses, analyzing the unique needs of these merchants and how Lightspeed's platform and strategic direction are tailored to capture this valuable market segment.

For informational and entertainment purposes only—not formal financial advice.