Peter Aceto

Peter Aceto

Chief Banking Officer

Koho Financial

Peter joined KOHO Financial as its Chief Banking Officer focused on obtaining a federal bank license for this successful client focused fintech. From 2008-2017, Peter was the President and CEO of Tangerine and previously was the Chief Risk Officer, Chief of Staff & Chief Lending Officer at ING Direct USA. ING Direct transformed from a monoline savings bank to Canada’s most preferred “everyday” bank, ultimately leading to the 2012 $3.1 billion acquisition of ING Direct by Scotiabank.

Schedule


wednesday – 01:35pm FinTech

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre

To Build a Bank: Navigating the Path to Phase 2 Bank Status in Canada

KOHO shares their journey to achieving Phase 2 bank status in Canada, highlighting the strategic steps, regulatory hurdles, and innovative approaches that led to this significant milestone. Discover what lies ahead as they discuss how they navigated the complex banking landscape, the challenges faced, and the impact of this new status on their business model and growth prospects.