Join us for a deep dive into the critical compliance challenges and opportunities shaping the future of regulated financial institutions. From bank-fintech partnerships to supervisory expectations, this event is designed to equip compliance & risk professionals with the insights and practical tools needed to thrive in today’s complex regulatory environment.
We’ll kick things off with lunch and a keynote session hosted by FS Vector, followed by a dynamic mix of regulator and industry panels, hands-on breakout discussions, and a networking happy hour. Programming will explore emerging compliance trends, including the use of AI and RegTech, while offering actionable guidance for building resilient programs and preparing for examinations.
We’ll kick things off with lunch and a keynote session hosted by FS Vector, followed by a dynamic mix of regulator and industry panels, hands-on breakout discussions, and a networking happy hour. Programming will explore emerging compliance trends, including the use of AI and RegTech, while offering actionable guidance for building resilient programs and preparing for examinations.
Location
Davis Wright Tremaine
1301 K St NW
Ste 500E
Washington, DC 20005
Ste 500E
Washington, DC 20005
Schedule
JULY 16
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Evolving Practices for Bank-Fintech Partnerships: A Look Ahead
Bank-fintech partnerships continue to define innovative financial services. This panel examines the latest practices for third-party risk management, responsibilities, and operational resilience. Attendees will explore compliance aspects related to AI governance, embedded finance oversight, and increasing expectations, while sharing practical strategies for compliant partnerships and anticipating changes in the bank-fintech ecosystem through 2025 and beyond.
Speakers:
Christopher Sidler, Partner, FS Vector (Moderator)
Bradford Hardin, Partner, DWT
Dan Hurie, Deputy, Chief Compliance Officer, Upgrade
Steve Pearlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Mercury
Amanda Swoverland, Chief Compliance Officer, Unit
Speakers:
Christopher Sidler, Partner, FS Vector (Moderator)
Bradford Hardin, Partner, DWT
Dan Hurie, Deputy, Chief Compliance Officer, Upgrade
Steve Pearlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Mercury
Amanda Swoverland, Chief Compliance Officer, Unit
2:00 PM - 2:45pm
Standard-setting in Fintech Risk Management and Compliance: Convergence and Enhancement
The Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards brings together fintechs and advisors such as the AFC in collaboration to establish unified compliance and risk management standards. This panel explores how shared standards promote innovation while enhancing consumer protection and regulatory compliance. Attendees will learn about emerging standardized approaches to data security, vendor risk assessment, and operational controls, along with practical implementation strategies. The discussion will cover how these collective standards are reducing compliance complexity, enabling more efficient partnerships, and creating a more resilient financial services infrastructure for all stakeholders.
Speakers:
Ian Moloney, Senior Vice President, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, American Fintech Council (Moderator)
Sima Gandhi, Co-Founder, CFES
Abby Hogan, SVP Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Fairplay
Speakers:
Ian Moloney, Senior Vice President, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, American Fintech Council (Moderator)
Sima Gandhi, Co-Founder, CFES
Abby Hogan, SVP Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Fairplay
3:00 PM - 4:00pm WORKING GROUP SESSIONS
4:15 PM - 5:00 pm
View from the Regulators
As 2025 unfolds, federal regulators are recalibrating supervisory approaches to keep pace with technological change and emerging risks in banking, payments, and fintech. This panel will explore how agencies are approaching innovation from a supervisory and policy perspective, including how to balance supporting responsible modernization while maintaining safety, soundness, and consumer protections. Attendees will gain insight into evolving compliance expectations, enforcement priorities, and how regulatory thinking is adapting to shifts in financial services business models and technologies.
Speakers:
Andy Barbour, Partner, FS Vector (Moderator)
Max Bonici, Partner, DWT
Leonard Chanin, Deputy to the Acting Chairman for Consumer Protection at the FDIC
Jeff Ernst, Manager, Innovation & Policy at the Federal Reserve Board
Enice Thomas, Acting Deputy Comptroller for the Office of Financial Technology at the OCC.
Speakers:
Andy Barbour, Partner, FS Vector (Moderator)
Max Bonici, Partner, DWT
Leonard Chanin, Deputy to the Acting Chairman for Consumer Protection at the FDIC
Jeff Ernst, Manager, Innovation & Policy at the Federal Reserve Board
Enice Thomas, Acting Deputy Comptroller for the Office of Financial Technology at the OCC.
5:00 PM - 6:00 pm HAPPY HOUR & NETWORKING
See you there!