Canada Session Highlights

Sessions throughout AFP Annual Conference will address issues related to the Canadian business environment.

There are fundamental differences between the Canadian and American banking and payment systems as well as varying regulatory requirements. Understanding the cross-border environment can prove to be very challenging. Learn about the key differences in clearing, payment and reporting systems, and the regulatory requirements that need to be followed as well as how to ensure you employ the appropriate treasury management tools on both sides.

Speakers:
Robert W. Forsyth, CMA
Director of Treasury
Impark

Brian G. Ford
Vice President, Payments and Cash Management
HSBC Bank Canada

The payments industry is continually changing in response to diverse market drivers, new players and emerging processes. The year 2010 will see The Canadian Payments Association releasing its Long Term Payments Strategy - VISION 2020 and embarking on its implementation. The findings and results of this year long study will be presented, as well as the other developments such as PAD rule changes, Bill Payments, etc.

Speakers:
Doug A. Kreviazuk
Vice President -Policy & Public Affairs
Canadian Payments Association

Mo Jansons
Director, Interbank Operations & Industry Affairs
Royal Bank of Canada

At first glance IFRS, US GAAP and CAD GAAP seem very similar but as convergence gets closer the differences perceived by some as slight nuances are highlighting bigger changes required by US and Canadian companies in a post-IFRS world. This session will provide an overview focused on corporate hedge programs currently following GAAP and the differences under IFRS associated with qualification, documentation, effectiveness testing, measurement of ineffectiveness, accounting and reporting.

Speakers:
Helen Kane
President
Hedge Trackers, LLC

Shauna Laden
External Reporting
Northrop Grumman

This session is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of FX risk management. It identifies methodologies for risk quantification, as well as policy and program development. The panelists will discuss practical approaches for managing FX exposures, the critical components of an effective FX program, how to measure FX risk, and evaluate hedging instruments. The discussion will include examples of actual situations.

Speakers:
Amarjit S. Sahota
CEO
HiFX Risk Management, Inc.

Peter Van Dyke
Senior Manager, Finance
Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada

AFP Interview with Peter Van Dyke

July 20, 2010
6:13
Peter Van Dyke, Senior Manager, Finance, Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, talks to AFP about applied FX management. He will speak at AFP's Annual Conference in November.

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Connect with the AFP of Canada Board of Directors and other AFPC colleagues that have traveled to this year's event.