How Canadian banks can harness the data analytics opportunity in 2023

Transformation Talks

In this two-part Transformation Talks episode, PwC Canada’s Santanu Pal and Yair Weisblum explore business opportunities in data analytics for Canadian banks in 2023. Join them as they discuss the role of cloud investments in enabling innovation and key steps to unlock the most value from your data and create powerful business outcomes.

Part 1: New opportunities amid a fresh wave of innovation 

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A top priority for Canadian banks this year is investing in advanced technologies like data analytics and artificial intelligence. In part 1 of this episode, Santanu and Yair discuss the latest wave of innovations disrupting the industry, like generative AI, and the resulting business opportunities emerging for Canadian banks.

Part 2: Maximizing value with the right strategy

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In part 2, Santanu and Yair dive deeper into data strategy, including the need to look beyond technology and take a broader approach to successfully implement change across the bank. Learn how to stay ahead of the trends and increase the impact of your investments.

“I think there is an opportunity to now use data analytics and AI to really grow their business, to really come up with new products … and provide that more personalized experience to their clients."

Santanu Pal, Partner and Financial Services Data, Analytics and AI Leader, PwC Canada

About the speakers

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Santanu Pal is a Partner at PwC Canada in our financial services consulting practice, specializing in data, analytics and AI. He has more than 25 years of experience supporting financial services organizations with their AI and data journeys, helping them create the right outcomes from advanced data engineering, analytics and data science techniques.

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Yair Weisblum is a Partner in PwC Canada’s financial services consulting and deals practice. He brings more than 15 years of experience, working with a variety of organizations on issues including digital strategy, information management, commercial and retail banking and process design.

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Contact us

Jason Boggs

Jason Boggs

Banking and Capital Markets, Lead Relationship Partner, PwC Canada

Tel: +1 416 941 8311

Santanu Pal

Santanu Pal

Partner and Financial Services Data, Analytics and AI leader, PwC Canada

Tel: +1 905 418 3448

Yair Weisblum

Yair Weisblum

Partner, Financial Services, Consulting & Deals, PwC Canada

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