On January 6, 2026, RBC Capital Markets hosted its annual Canadian Bank CEO Conference, bringing together senior banking leaders to discuss strategic priorities and market outlook. Immediately following the event, Darko Mihelic, Managing Director, Canadian Financial Services sat down with Gerard Cassidy, Large Cap Bank Analyst and Head of U.S. Bank Equity Strategy, to deliver a comprehensive first-read assessment comparing Canadian banking strategies with evolving dynamics in the U.S. market. The discussion underscores a constructive but divergent outlook in certain areas for financial institutions on both sides of the border.