TRSM Research Seminar by Dr. Norman Shaw

Title:  Improving financial inclusion for indigenous peoples

Description:  Some individuals in First Nation communities receive government benefits by way of a cheque instead of a direct deposit.  Cashing the cheque is a problem that costs money because of the fees and the costs of transportation to a bank.  Are there alternatives that would improve financial inclusion?

Presenter: Norman Shaw is an Associate Professor cross-appointed with the Retail School of Management and the Hospitality and Tourism School of Management.  Prior to joining Ryerson, he lead strategic initiatives at retail companies and hospitality companies, guiding their technological transition from legacy systems.  His research interest in the past few years has been mobile money, where the phone is used to transfer funds between individuals and companies.