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Day 1 - Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Day 2 - Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
8:35 |
General Counsel Perspectives: Big Picture Looks on Legal and Regulatory Risks at the Fintech Forefront |
9:30 |
The Present and Future of Cryptocurrency Regulation: How Fintech is Navigating an Uncertain Landscape of Risk |
10:30 |
Networking Break |
10:45 |
AML/KYC: Real-World Examples of the Latest Program Upgrades and Back Office Best Practices |
11:45 |
How BNPL and EWA Operations are Unfolding Amid Anticipated New Compliance Requirements |
12:30 |
Close of Conference |
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 18, 2022
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks![]() Sulejman Dizdarevic ![]() Andrew J. Lorentz |
8:45 |
Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Fintech, AI, DeFi Landscape: How the Most Impactful Innovations Will Drive the Industry Forward![]() Ed Koellner Moderator:![]() Charles Humphreville
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9:30 |
Fintech Regulations in the Crosshairs: Looming Requirements and How to Prepare for the Knowns, and Unknowns, of Compliance![]() Jesse Silverman ![]() Melissa Baal Guidorizzi ![]() Thomas G. Ward ![]() Laurel Loomis Rimon ![]() Gary Stein
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10:30 |
Extended Networking Break |
11:00 |
Planting the Seeds for the Next Phase of Fintech Firms![]() Silvio Piserchia From disruptive threat to enabling partner, fintech firms are entering a new phase. Investor scrutiny, continued consolidation, and global expansion are setting in and firms need to move beyond the sizzle—and towards sustainability in an increasingly competitive marketplace. This session will delve into what it will take for the modern fintech to deliver. |
11:45 |
Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets: The Latest on Fintech Valuation, Investment Decision-Making and Risk MitigationModerator:![]() Martin Ruhaak
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12:45 |
Networking Lunch |
2:00 |
SPECIAL ADDRESSGlobal Sanctions and their Impact on the Payments Sector![]() Anna Novoseletsky |
2:30 |
CASE STUDIESThe Most Promising Partnerships Between Fintech and Banking: Courting the Right Collaborator and Avoiding Regulatory Compliance Pitfalls![]() Efrat Yellin ![]() Gary Stein ![]() Rusty Pickering ![]() Dondrey Taylor ![]() Gregory Caminneci During this highly anticipated session, hear from industry stakeholders on what the most promising partnership models are that can take the bank/ fintech combination to the next level. Through a series of short case studies, the expert speakers will take you through the real-world considerations that are shaping the future of partnerships and associated regulatory risk management. |
3:45 |
Break |
4:00 |
Bank Chartering Choices: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Fintech/Bank M&A and Agencies![]() Rob Lavet ![]() Kayce M. Seifert ![]() Don Mosher The trend of fintech companies seeking or acquiring U.S. banking licenses continues to build momentum, furthering the convergence of fintech and banking. Eliminating the need for partner banks means fintech companies can directly access lower-cost deposit funding and become their customers’ true provider of more financial services than ever. Topics will include:
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5:00 |
CASE STUDYA Closer Look at Varo Bank’s OCC Charter Journey![]() Marina Gracias Varo is the first challenger bank to obtain a national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). What was the approval process like? How has the charter expanded Varo Bank’s services? Learn how this charter has marked an evolution in banking and a new generation of banks, born from innovation. |
5:30 |
Close of Day One |
Day 2 - Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks![]() Sulejman Dizdarevic ![]() Andrew J. Lorentz |
8:35 |
General Counsel Perspectives: Big Picture Looks on Legal and Regulatory Risks at the Fintech Forefront![]() Kate Karas ![]() Adam VanWagner Hear two different General Counsel points of view on developing legal frameworks that can evolve to match a bevy of emerging legal risks amid extraordinary market advancement. |
9:30 |
The Present and Future of Cryptocurrency Regulation: How Fintech is Navigating an Uncertain Landscape of Risk![]() Eric Goldberg ![]() Philip Keitel ![]() Chris Daniel The year 2021 was a transformative year for finance, and 2022 is shaping up to bring more change. Which digital assets will be considered securities? Which regulatory body will oversee cryptocurrency? What will drive, or hold back, the emergence of cryptocurrency in the world of fintech? During this session, experts will address key topics, including:
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
10:45 |
AML/KYC: Real-World Examples of the Latest Program Upgrades and Back Office Best Practices![]() Aleem Jackson ![]() Barrie VanBrackle The same “frictionless” signup and ease-of-use features that make digital banks appealing to customers have given crooks an opening to wreak havoc through various schemes. FIs are continuing to adjust their AML and KYC efforts, but compliance fines are mounting as they struggle to manage regulatory requirements. Learn about how the industry is adjusting to fintech fraud mitigation measures and compliance.
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11:45 |
How BNPL and EWA Operations are Unfolding Amid Anticipated New Compliance Requirements![]() Smitha Mortis ![]() Rob Kashtan Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and Earned Wage Access (EWA) financial services are making headlines as a great option for consumers looking to acquire more flexibility over their spending. During this session, learn how tech-savvy fintechs and banks are optimizing BNPL/EWA operations and how regulators are introducing new compliance requirements. |
12:30 |
Close of Conference |