Main Session – High Performance Idea Exchange
Facilitated by John Hurlock, President & Founder, SMARTER Risk Management
Risk and Compliance continue to be the focus of the industry – Regulators, Auditors, and (hopefully) your executive management team. Risk and Compliance management starts at the top and is each employee/vendor/customer’s responsibility. For this High Performance Idea Exchange, we are going to draw upon your experiences with respect to what works to make an effective program …
Main Session – Stablecoins, Digital Assets and AI: Opportunities, Risks and the Future of Financial Services
Facilitated by Skip Carlson, Director, RSM US LLP
As digital assets, stablecoins, and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the financial services landscape, risk and compliance leaders are being asked to navigate unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This session will provide a practical overview of how financial institutions are evaluating emerging technologies, managing associated risks, and preparing for an evolving regulatory environment. During this session, participants will discuss: the current state of stablecoin adoption and its potential impact on payments, treasury operations, and banking services ..
Main Session – Regulatory Compliance
Facilitated by Tracy Bush, CRCM, Senior Manager, Wipfli
Staying on top of the ever-changing regulatory landscape may be more difficult today than ever before. In this session we’ll talk about current trends and challenges in the regulatory environment. From proposals, to regulations, rescissions, injunctions, examinations, enforcement actions, and other news, we’ll help you be “in the know” about compliance “in the now.” As you begin your planning for next year, having the current state of the regulatory environment at your fingertips can help you make sure you’ve got the bases covered …
Main Session – Optimizing Business Outcomes: Strategic Advantages in Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management
Facilitated by Nick Lane, Senior Director, Cornerstone Advisors
Vendor relationships can create significant value for financial institutions—but they can also introduce legal, regulatory, operational, compliance, and reputational risk. This session will take a closer look at the critical role contract negotiations play in managing that risk, including the often-overlooked provisions and “gotchas” that can leave your institution exposed long after an agreement is signed. This session will discuss contract provisions that deserve greater scrutiny, common negotiation pitfalls, and opportunities to build stronger protections for your bank …