Track: Canadian Content

Banking in the NAFTA Region - An Overview

Monday, October 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Room: 518

What are the nuances, best practices, and trends in Canadian and Mexican banking environments? What are some of the areas of which to be aware? What are some of the differences about banking in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.? First hand experiences of operating in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. along with challenges and lessons learned will be discussed.

Speakers:

• David W. Balmer, CTP(CD)
  Assistant Treasurer
  Cott Corporation

• Sue Hutchison
  Senior Vice President
  HSBC Bank Canada

Objectives

• Discover what you need to know to expand into Canada and/or Mexico
• Discus pratical tips on what to know about NAFTA banking outside of your boarders
• Broader understanding of banking in the NAFTA region

Pre-Requisites

• Tactical understanding of Canada, US & Mexico
• Basic understanding of banking in Canada & Mexico

Take-Aways

• Matrix of key banking differences between Canada, US & Mexico
• Key tips on what to know about banking in the NAFTA region

CPA Field of Study: MAS