The Association for Financial Professionals of Toronto upcoming events

AFP Toronto Webinar "The Money Has Already Left: Human Risk, AI, and Payment Fraud in Treasury" (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us as we close out Cybersecurity Awareness month!

This session explores how payment fraud has evolved from technical exploitation to highly targeted social engineering. Treasury teams are now facing attackers who understand internal processes, mimic familiar communication patterns, and increasingly use AI to craft messages that look and sound legitimate.

The webinar focuses on three high‑risk scenarios that continue to drive losses across corporate finance:

1. Supplier bank account change requests

Fraudsters impersonate vendors, submit new banking details, and rely on operational urgency to bypass verification steps.

2. Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Attackers compromise or spoof executive accounts, issuing urgent payment instructions that appear authentic.

3. AI-enhanced impersonation

Generative AI now enables attackers to:

Write highly convincing emails with correct tone, grammar, and corporate phrasing
Clone familiar voices to simulate CFOs, controllers, or suppliers
Personalize attacks using publicly available information

These techniques dramatically increase the likelihood that a busy Treasury analyst or AP clerk will approve a fraudulent payment.

Live Demonstration

To illustrate how accessible these tools have become, the session includes a real‑time demonstration of generating a phishing email using AI. Attendees see firsthand how quickly an attacker can produce a tailored, credible message — reinforcing that fraud attempts no longer require technical skill, only intent.

About the Speaker:

Hernan Popper is Founder and Principal Consultant of POPP3R Cybersecurity (Winnipeg, MB), specializing in human risk management and security awareness.

With over 30 years of international business experience, he has designed, implemented and supported security awareness programs for 100+ Canadian organizations including Crown corporations, public media, post-secondary institutions, and transportation authorities.

Hernan holds an MBA and is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Instructor (CEI), SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP), GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy and Leadership (GSTRT), and Security Awareness Culture Professional (SACP), and completed Harvard Executive Education in cybersecurity strategy, with additional credentials from MIT. Speaking engagements include the InCyber Forum Montreal, Cybertech Tel Aviv, NASPL PDS 2026 in Seattle, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance Convene Conference in Clearwater, USA.

2026 AFP Toronto Annual Meeting of Members (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Members

Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
12:00pm - 12:45pm ET

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Association for Financial Professional of Toronto will be held virtually on Tuesday November 3rd, 2026, commencing at 12:00pm EST.

All members in good standing as of October 15th, 2026, are entitled to attend this meeting and vote.

When

Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm ET.

If you are unable to attend, please complete the proxy form as described below.

Where

Virtual-only meeting via live webcast online. A personalized Zoom link will be shared prior to the meeting.

Business of the Meeting

At the meeting, members will:

1. Receive 2024-2025 outlook from the President of the The Association for Financial Professional of Toronto

2. View our financial results for the year ended June 30^th, 2025

3. Elect directors

4. Appoint auditor

How to Vote

There are two ways you can vote: by proxy or online at the virtual meeting

Voting by Proxy

You can designate a current AFP Toronto member to act on your behalf at the meeting by completing this form (the link is a DocuSign enabled PowerForm that will allow you to electronically sign and submit your proxy vote).

Sincerely,

AFP Toronto Board of Directors

AFP Toronto Member Exclusive In-Person Event: Convera Live! (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Session Overview:

Join us for Convera Live! on November 18th, 2026 from 6pm to 10pm at the Globe and Mail Centre where our panel of industry experts and peers will unravel market trends driving volatility and explore innovative ways to navigate global commerce.

Whether you are navigating global markets or optimizing treasury strategies, this is the event to help your company stay ahead. Key themes covered by the panel discussion include:

What are the key financial and operational challenges facing Canadian companies expanding internationally?
How markets are being impacted by central bank policy changes, geopolitical tensions, and accelerating technology disruption.
The payments innovations creating new business opportunities.

AFP Toronto members have exclusive access to Convera Live! and will earn 1.2 CTP credits.

Bring a co-worker or friend to the event at no additional cost! Please be sure to select "Add Guest" during the registration process.