Robert Vokes

Managing Director, Financial Services Lead, Accenture Canada...ideas and execution for financial services

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

interesting argument on US energy policy...
A Serious Proposal on US Energy, by @DoombergT https://t.co/k6rtAVPwqZ

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Interesting conundrum - exploding growth, shifting revenue models, and new profit pools, but how do banks play when pymts are instant, invisible and free? https://t.co/7mLGB1cJTY

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

I wonder how ready the Canadian financial services system is for LIBOR replacement...Companies have been slow to adopt the Fed’s preferred replacement for Libor https://t.co/wRmt7kbW7Q via @WSJ

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Listening to Paul Parisi point out Oppty in Canada with proof points from the US. Why can’t we? #PayCanSummit #payments

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

And in a world of fewer equity listings, constrained supply incents size. Argument holds water...when will Cdn MERs no longer be highest in world? I smell opportunity #fintech #mutualfunds #ETF

[jess murray @jess_mur]

A Price War Has Driven Fund Fees to Zero. They May Be Set to Drop Further. https://t.co/hbcdkp2CK6

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Something for Toronto:how might we make housing affordable? In Tokyo, housing supply keeps up with demand thanks to few restrictions on development https://t.co/iVDC0HK6Xe

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Clear business case....Innovative group of marketing leaders creating significant business value (11% percent higher shareholder returns) through hyper-relevant #CX new @Accenture study finds. https://t.co/Y6492Zaeaw  #CMOInsights https://t.co/mcprF5v6PK

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Good point re debt financing, but what about equity? Do we have the needed growth capital sources? #fintech Innovation Nation: How Canada's banks are holding back the knowledge economy https://t.co/PeHLnB8avW via @nationalpost

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Growth capital, regulatory clarity, research commercialization still barriers...Fintech Investment Growing in Toronto Region, with Opportunity to Increase Its Share of Global Deals, Report Says https://t.co/mbH3x2ca0P #finTech

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Balancing safety and innovation. #payments Ottawa proposing new oversight framework for payments companies amid flood of new players https://t.co/tn07zxyFCz via @nationalpost

[Sophie Nadeau 🇨🇦 @sophienadeau]

When ⁦@acoyne⁩ first published this I thought, it can’t possibly be this bad. I’ve slept on it. I’ve read all the things. He’s right. 👉🏻 “If you were searching for a way to kill the news business, you couldn’t do a better job.” #cdnmedia https://t.co/1ZoYvoDWZB

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Collaboration and communication for innovation. Let’s help Canadians invest for their future. #WealthManagement

[Gregory Smith @GWSmith98]

Exciting partnership with IIROC to help shape the future of advice.

[DigitalDave Telka @telka]

Retention is making a comeback. #Insurers, it’s your new growth driver. Read more. https://t.co/r7D7SZfoKr

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Energy is a national issue !#SenCA

[Bill Morris @MorrisWilliamF]

Ottawa.....start collaborating with the provinces to bridge the conflict on C-48 and C-60. That’s how we make progress in Canada. #SenCA @cdnpoli ⁦@DougBlackAB⁩ ⁦@BizCouncilofCan⁩ https://t.co/CYNEsnfiUn

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Just paid for my @PizzaPizzaLtd with @INTERAC and was charged $1 for privilege but $0 if I use credit. So much for encouraging Canadians to chose debit over credit. #payments

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Listening to @IlianaOV and @FinastraFS outline use of #blockchain #dlt in syndicated lending. Big upside in liquidity and capital use

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

How might these concepts apply in business, particularly in the form of immediate vs longer term investment? this quarters earnings vs sustainable earnings? Following the advice of a behavioral-economics paper, the Cleveland Browns improved @Jon_Hartley_ https://t.co/wcT2yY2jzx

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Great conversation on mental health today @AccentureCanada #BellLetsTalk

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

Bringing scale, digital and transformation experience to a key part of the personalization space in banking. Read more: Accenture to Form Strategic Alliance with and Acquire Select Professional Services Assets from Financial Software Firm Zafin https://t.co/ZvX7IiSabk

[Robert Vokes @bobvokes]

I am so glad to have these two great people as part of our team. They make a difference everyday. Congrats to Zoya and Joni @AccentureCanada