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John Landry

John Landry is President and CEO of Peoples Group, bringing 28 years of international financial services leadership across banking sectors in the U.S., Canada, Australasia, and Europe. Founded in 1985, Peoples Group is a trusted Canadian financial institution that works alongside challenger banks, FinTechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a more dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem.

FinTech

OSFI’s Fast Track framework is a wake-up call for Canadian banks

Mar 9

Former Peoples Group CEO says FinTechs and challenger banks now have a clearer path forward.

FinTech

Time to catch up: Why Canada needs to rethink financial innovation and competition

Oct 31, 2025

Peoples Group’s John Landry argues the future of finance in Canada will be built by an ecosystem.