Best Royal Bank of Canada Podcasts (2025)

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Building Global from Canada: Shopify’s Entrepreneurial Ambition 31:15

10h ago31:15

31:15

What does it take to transform a startup into Canada’s second-largest company in just a decade? Sonia Sennik and John Stackhouse discuss his conversation with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, live from C2 Montreal. Harley discusses how Shopify embraced anti-fragility, continually reinvented itself beyond e-commerce, and leveraged AI to res…

1
Strengthening the Financial Frontline on Russia Trade Sanctions 32:12

11d ago32:12

32:12

How the compliance systems of financial institutions have adapted in response to post-2022 trade restrictions on Russia. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with CFS Associate Fellow Olivia Allison and Jinesh Amin, a financial crime specialist at Quantexa. They discuss the latest CFS policy brief co-authored by Olivia which looks at how banks have res…

1
Agentic AI - The Next Frontier 29:55

14d ago29:55

29:55

AI is moving beyond passive outputs toward autonomous action. In this episode, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore Agentic AI, a new class of AI systems that can reason, plan, and take initiative with limited human oversight. These systems represent a major evolution beyond traditional and generative AI, capable of real-time adaptation and com…

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Chokepoints – How the Global Economy Became a Weapon of War 41:34

25d ago41:34

41:34

Sanctions have become the go-to policy tool of our times, yet the lessons of the past are often forgotten by those at the centre of the world's stage today. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with Eddie Fishman, a former US State Department sanctions official, about his new book ‘Chokepoints.’ Eddie gives a behind the scenes account of how the power …

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Beyond Offsets: How to Build a Carbon Removal Industry 31:39

28d ago31:39

31:39

Carbon offsets aren’t enough. To truly tackle climate change, we need a global industry dedicated to pulling carbon out of the air and at massive scale. Join hosts John and Sonia inside the innovation race to scale carbon removal technologies, featuring insights from leading voices in the field. They speak with Dr. David Keith, a pioneering climate…

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The Financial Dimension of Online Child Sexual Exploitation 42:57

1M ago42:57

42:57

A new report from the Financial Action Task Force examines how financial intelligence can be used to protect children from online sexual exploitation. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with Abi Harrison from the United Kingdom's HM Treasury and Stefan Jerga from the Australian Federal Police about a new report from the Financial Action Task Force, e…

1
Detect Early, Treat Early: Innovations Shaping the Fight Against Cancer 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

Early detection remains the single most effective strategy for treating cancer, significantly enhancing survival rates and outcomes. Join hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik as they explore how groundbreaking innovation and technology are reshaping cancer detection, treatment, and prevention. Physician and entrepreneur Jesse Salk discusses his p…

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Banks and Geopolitical Risk – a Dutch Perspective 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

With geopolitical risk rising, this episode examines a recent Dutch National Bank report on how banks should navigate growing global tensions and fragmentation. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with Thomas Vos, Strategy & Policy Advisor of De Nederlandsche Bank and Haroon Sheikh, Senior Research Fellow at the Netherlands Scientific Council for Gove…

1
How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Buy Canadian Movement 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

The “Buy Canadian” movement has surged during talks of tariffs, often highlighting consumer goods. How can Canadian tech companies take advantage of this sentiment? Join John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik in a conversation about Canada's emerging era of supporting local businesses and products. This episode explores how recent geopolitical shifts and…

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The Future of Frozen Russian Assets 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

How could frozen Russian assets be used and what are the legal and geopolitical implications? Head of CFS Europe, Kinga Redlowska, is joined by Anton Moiseienko, CFS Associate Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Law at the Australian National University, along with Tom Keatinge, Director of CFS. They explore the ongoing debate about the future of frozen …

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The Cleantech Edge: Tackling Methane Emissions with Canadian Innovation 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

With global energy demands surging and climate concerns intensifying, Canada finds itself in a rare position: rich in natural resources, top technical talent, and the innovation needed to become a clean energy superpower. But how do we harness that potential without compromising on sustainability? John and Sonia take listeners inside Houston’s CERA…

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Hennie Verbeek-Kusters on Combatting Financial Crime 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

This episode explores the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)-the Netherlands in combating financial crime, featuring insights from its head, Hennie Verbeek-Kusters on challenges, strategies and global cooperation. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with Hennie Verbeek-Kusters, Head of FIU-the Netherlands and former Chair of the Egmont Grou…

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Scammers, Fraud, and Deepfakes: The AI Arms Race 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

With cybercriminals leveraging AI to fuel scams and misinformation, how do we verify what's real? Joined by cybersecurity experts Shuman Ghosemajumder (former Global Head of Product Trust at Google and Co-founder of Reken), and Ken Nickerson (Inventor and Entrepreneur, iBinary, ex-Microsoft, ex-Rogers, ex-Kobo, ex-OMERS, and behind Sealed, a tool d…

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Belarus: The Forgotten Sanctions Regime 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

Sanctions on Belarus cover multiple issues: fraudulent elections, human rights abuses, and complicity in Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. But what is their real impact? Head of CFS Europe Kinga Redlowska is joined by Lev Lvovskiy, Senior Researcher at the Belarusian Economic Research and Outreach Center (BEROC) , and Tom Keatinge, Dire…

1
Entrepreneurs seek to boost Canada’s prosperity and productivity 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

How can Canadians unleash their competitive spirit and rediscover the drive to build bigger, faster, and smarter? Serial entrepreneur and tech investor Daniel Debow joins John and Sonia to tackle that question. They explore how decades of slow productivity growth have eroded Canada’s economic position, and why there’s new urgency to rewrite the cou…

1
Canada Under Pressure: Tariffs, Illicit Finance and Trump 30:08

4M ago30:08

30:08

Tom Keatinge and Jessica Davis explore the impact of Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, alongside the country’s ongoing challenges with illicit finance and money laundering. CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by Jessica Davis, CFS Associate Fellow and President and Principal Consultant with Insight Threat Intelligence, to discuss the rationale and …

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AgriFood and Food Security: Can Canada Feed the World? 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

With a growing global population and climate challenges reshaping food production, Canada has a golden opportunity to lead the ag-tech revolution. But are we ready? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a deep dive into the future of farming with industry experts Evan Fraser (Director, Arrell Food Institute) and…

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Eyes on the Inside: Incentivising Whistleblowers to Expose Economic Crime 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

This episode explores the potential of whistleblower reward programmes to transform economic crime investigations. CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by Eliza Lockhart, Research Fellow at CFS, and Nick Ephgrave, Director of the Serious Fraud Office, to discuss Eliza’s SOC ACE research paper, ‘The Role of Financial Rewards for Whistleblowers in the…

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Inside the WEF: AI, Geopolitics, and Canada's Place in the Future Economy 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

What happens in Davos doesn’t stay in Davos, it shapes the future of business, technology, and global markets. In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse joins co-host Sonia Sennik from Davos to break down the biggest conversations at the World Economic Forum. From Donald Trump's controversial speech and its implicatio…

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State Threats – Same Old Same Old, or Something Different? 40:46

5M ago40:46

40:46

Talk of state threats, hostile states and hybrid warfare has notably increased. But how do these threats differ from those faced in the past? CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by Matthew Redhead, Senior Associate Fellow at CFS, to discuss his new Serious Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Evidence (SOC ACE) research programme paper, ‘Old Wine, N…

1
Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

What does it take to power the intelligence economy of the future? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the surging energy demands of AI and data centers, exploring how Canada can seize this pivotal moment to lead the way in sustainable innovation. Alberta’s Minister of Technology…

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Understanding Russia’s Growing Campaign of Sabotage 35:57

5M ago35:57

35:57

We explore the growing threat of sabotage attacks across Europe and the technological tools used for financing and recruitment. Host Tom Keatinge is joined by Dr Daniela Richterova, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, and Holger Roonemaa and Inga Springe, investigative journalists from …

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From AI to the Final Frontier: Tech Trends Shaping 2025 27:58

5M ago27:58

27:58

In this year-end episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a look back at 2024’s groundbreaking tech stories and gaze ahead to what 2025 might bring. Joined by Sean Silcoff, technology reporter for The Globe and Mail for 12 years, they explore the rise of AI, the space economy, Canada’s evolving te…

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The Honey Trap: A Tale of Scandi-Banking Noir 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

This episode explores the astonishing case of one of the world’s biggest money-laundering schemes via the well-known Swedish Bank, Swedbank. Host Tom Keatinge, CFS Director, and investigative reporter Axel Gordh Humlesjö examine the Swedbank story, what led to the investigation and how, even if banks have robust compliance systems that safeguard th…

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On the Move: Canada’s EV Revolution 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the rapidly advancing world of electric vehicles (EVs) and the ecosystem needed to support their success. Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of GM Canada, shares insights on the BrightDrop electric delivery vans produced at GM’s CAMI …

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Uncertainty Ahead: Sanctions and Trump’s Return 35:00

6M ago35:00

35:00

How might a second Trump term reshape the US’s use of sanctions? Host Kinga Redlowska, CFS Director Tom Keatinge and sanctions expert Jeff Lord examine the potential impact of a second Trump term on Russia, and how Europe should respond. With the rise of China and changing global dynamics, the conversation considers whether Trump’s trademark ‘maxim…

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Building Global from Canada: Shopify’s Entrepreneurial Ambition 31:15

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Strengthening the Financial Frontline on Russia Trade Sanctions 32:12

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Agentic AI - The Next Frontier 29:55

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Chokepoints – How the Global Economy Became a Weapon of War 41:34

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Beyond Offsets: How to Build a Carbon Removal Industry 31:39

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The Financial Dimension of Online Child Sexual Exploitation 42:57

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Detect Early, Treat Early: Innovations Shaping the Fight Against Cancer 30:00

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Banks and Geopolitical Risk – a Dutch Perspective 32:32

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How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Buy Canadian Movement 22:14

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The Future of Frozen Russian Assets 34:39

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The Cleantech Edge: Tackling Methane Emissions with Canadian Innovation 25:43

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Hennie Verbeek-Kusters on Combatting Financial Crime 34:49

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Scammers, Fraud, and Deepfakes: The AI Arms Race 31:44

1
Belarus: The Forgotten Sanctions Regime 42:02

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Entrepreneurs seek to boost Canada’s prosperity and productivity 30:42

1
Canada Under Pressure: Tariffs, Illicit Finance and Trump 30:08

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AgriFood and Food Security: Can Canada Feed the World? 29:26

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Eyes on the Inside: Incentivising Whistleblowers to Expose Economic Crime 36:40

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Inside the WEF: AI, Geopolitics, and Canada's Place in the Future Economy 29:32

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State Threats – Same Old Same Old, or Something Different? 40:46

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Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres 30:07

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Understanding Russia’s Growing Campaign of Sabotage 35:57

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From AI to the Final Frontier: Tech Trends Shaping 2025 27:58

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The Honey Trap: A Tale of Scandi-Banking Noir 27:40

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On the Move: Canada’s EV Revolution 29:35

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Uncertainty Ahead: Sanctions and Trump’s Return 35:00

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