Join AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot at the ABA Risk and Compliance Conference for everything you need and more to get ahead of critical risks and regulatory changes.
Money20/20 USA is the meeting place that’s influenced and grown the industry for so many years. As a part of fintech’s most influential gathering, you’ll gain exclusive industry knowledge and grow your business, your way whether that’s connecting with potential partners, generating new leads, closing deals and more. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot and Chief Development & Impact Officer Nat Weber will be speaking at this year's event.
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is hosting their annual Financial Risk Symposium in New York, bringing together risk thought leaders for a conversation around the evolving landscape of current opportunities and challenges in risk management. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at this event on a panel focused on the "Evolution of Gen AI: Threats and Safeguards for Agentic AI."
This webinar will examine the latest Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulatory developments, with a focus on recently issued regulations that may face shifting timelines or enforcement questions. Join AFC and industry experts for a practical conversation on what these developments mean for fintech companies and financial institutions, how to manage regulatory risk, and how to prepare amid ongoing uncertainty. AIR Chief Development & Impact Officer Nat Weber is speaking at this event.
In an increasingly volatile global financial landscape, stablecoins offer small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a powerful tool to enhance financial resilience and operational efficiency. This webinar -- hosted by the SME Finance Forum and IFC -- will also critically examine the policy landscape, risks that stablecoins may pose to SMEs, including compliance and interoperability hurdles, financial risks, and evolving regulatory frameworks. AIR's Lauren Cassells is speaking at this event.
Under the banner “One Africa, ” the Africa Fintech Festival 2025 convenes a unique blend of decision-makers, from bank CEOs and telco executives to startup founders, regulators, and global investors, all committed to forging an integrated, tech-driven financial ecosystem. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson is speaking at this year's event.
The Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 will convene the continent’s most influential regulators, government officials, financial institutions, corporate executives, and digital asset leaders to co-design Africa’s digital currency future. AIR's Victoria Jory and Lauren Cassells will be speaking on panels and co-hosting a regulator roundtable on stablecoins at the event.
Hosted by IDB Invest – the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group – FinnLAC Forum 2025 convenes finance executives, fintech innovators, cooperative leaders, investors, tech trailblazers, researchers, regulators and public sector finance leaders to unleash the potential of the latest innovations in finance. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is a featured speaker at this event.
Money20/20 USA is the meeting place that's influenced and grown the industry for so many years. As a part of fintech’s most influential gathering, you'll gain exclusive industry knowledge and grow your business, your way whether that's connecting with potential partners, generating new leads, closing deals and more. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be hosting a fireside chat with Rodney Hood at this year's event.
Aspen Ideas: Economy is a new convening in the Aspen Ideas portfolio. It will gather 500+ innovators, investors, scholars, and civic leaders for two days of signature dialogues and unexpected pairings, all with an eye toward helping people better understand the forces reshaping the economy and our lives. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be a moderating a segment dedicated to exploring digital assets as the new rails of the global economy.
An official side event of DC Fintech Week 2025, "The Future of Money presented by The Milken Institute" will feature trends and insights on the regulation and adoption of digital assets, including stablecoin and digital payments infrastructure. It will explore how digital currency is reshaping markets, geoeconomics, and participation in the global financial system. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will speak at this event.
Get the actionable expert analysis and the regulatory insights to tackle today’s criminal activity. Hear the latest strategies straight from the top industry professionals and participate in critical discussions focused on threats through a banking and legal lens. This is your one-stop shop for collaborative AML, Fraud and cyber-enabled crime strategies. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is speaking at this event.
During the National Bankers Association's Annual Conference, AIR CEO and Co-founder Jo Ann Barefoot with participate in an interactive Regulatory & Legal Roundtable with a slate of experts. This year's theme for the conference is Driving Growth: Mission-Driven Banks Fueling Economic Change.
To address inclusive growth challenges for Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the SME Finance Forum, managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will host its annual flagship event, organized with strategic partner Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), convening a diverse network of financial institutions, fintechs, and multilaterals. This three-day event will feature thought-provoking discussions and interactive panels to explore strategies for enhancing SME access to finance, driving innovation, and fostering job creation and inclusive growth. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson will speak at this event.
Hosted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, this year’s nfcc | connect 2025 conference theme is “Life Beyond Debt.” What does this mean for consumers who’ve gone through credit counseling successfully? What could it mean? Join NFCC Member Agencies, industry and technology thought leaders, financial and fintech experts, funders and partners, and national journalists and podcasters as we explore these topics together. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is speaking at this event.
The Federal Reserve Board will be hosting its second annual financial inclusion conference "Unleashing a Financially Inclusive Future" on July 15 in Washington, D.C. The event will feature speeches, presentations, and discussions on various financial inclusion topics with Federal Reserve leaders, academics, industry stakeholders, consumer and community organizations, and thought leaders. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will keynote the conference. This event is by invitation only and open to members of the press.
With many eyes on the U.S. during this pivotal year in regulation and innovation, GBBC USA is hosting Blockchain Central in Washington, DC. GBBC USA’s Blockchain Central DC is a curated, invitation-only gathering of senior leaders from private and public sectors that will focus on the convergence of tech, policy, and business. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be hosting a fireside chat with Acting Comptroller of the OCC Rodney Hood at this event.
Join AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot at the ABA Risk and Compliance Conference for everything you need and more to get ahead of critical risks and regulatory changes.
AIR Program Manager Grace Mathebula spoke to a group of young legal professionals at Hilton Top Solicitors about the value of sprint thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration. They explored innovation sprints and why future lawyers should pay attention to them.
AIR Strategic Engagement Lead Victoria Jory is speaking at Money 20/20 Europe on a panel titled "Sustainability in Payments: ESG as a Competitive Advantage." This panel will guide you through the latest sustainability advancements in payments and FX.
The 2025 RegTech Africa Conference will convene policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors to explore actionable strategies, foster meaningful dialogue, and ignite partnerships that bridge the gaps in Africa’s economic frameworks. By unlocking Africa’s trade and investment potential, we aim to drive inclusive economic growth and position the continent as a competitive player in the global economy. AIR Program Manager Grace Mathebula is speaking at this event.
This forum in South Africa presents learning opportunities for global financial inclusion leaders on the role of financial services for increased equality. At RFF 2025, leaders will discuss critical topics around the theme: “Embedding Consumer Protection to Drive Responsible Outcomes.” AIR is an official thought partner and Program Director Shelley Anderson is speaking at this event.
The AARMR-CSBS national mortgage policy summit will explore the evolving landscape of mortgage policy and supervision and discuss the most pressing issues in mortgage finance. The American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) work together to create and maintain a regulatory framework for the mortgage industry. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is speaking at this conference.
Hosted by the National Fair Housing Alliance, the Responsible AI Symposium is the premiere convening of global leaders on technology, civil rights, policy, housing, and financial services to share developments, challenges, and solutions for ensuring AI is used for good. AIR CEO & Co-founder Jo Ann Barefoot is speaking at this event.
Join George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE), the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center (Center), the Donald G. Costello College of Business, and a host of experts for a wide ranging discussion of what a financial regulatory structure equipped to deal with the realities of today’s financial services sector should look like. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking on a panel titled "Leveraging AI to Improve Financial Regulation."
AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be participating in a closed roundtable event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be participating in a closed roundtable focused on AI & Credit Unions hosted by a federal regulator.
AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot was a guest on "In Fintech We Build Trust," hosted by Gretchen Keller and Dana Lawrence.
State of Open Con 25 (SOOCon25) is the U.K.'s Open Technology Conference for Open Source Software, Open Hardware, Open Data, Open Standards, & AI Openness. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson will be speaking on a panel entitled "The challenges of addressing modern financial crime - how open source might help."
During SupTech Week 2024, hundreds of suptech experts and digital transformation leaders convene to discuss the synergetic deployment of human and technological capabilities that are reshaping financial supervision. AIR's Mariama Jalloh-Heyward, Nitya Malladi and Grace Mathebula are speakers at the event.
Professor Iwa Salami the Centre of FinTech, University of East London is hosting a launch event for her book "FinTech Law and Regulation in Africa." AIR Chief Innovation Officer Nick Cook will be a guest speaker discussing the significance of robust regulation in fostering financial innovation in Africa.
The FinRegLab AI Symposium presents an unparalleled opportunity for dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of financial services, technology, public policy, and social and economic impact. Discussions will tackle major questions including how to shape the AI and financial services policy agenda for the new Congress and the next Administration. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is a speaker at this event.
Singapore FinTech Festival is the largest FinTech festival in the world and a knowledge platform for the global FinTech community. SFF is organized annually by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Elevandi and Constellar in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at multiple events during the conference.
As Africa undergoes rapid digital transformation and expanding financial inclusion, the rise of digital fraud poses significant challenges to the region. This webinar will take a broad view, focusing on the growing threats in digital fraud and how a holistic approach can revolutionize fraud prevention strategies across Africa. AIR Program Director Mariama Jalloh-Heyward will speak at this event hosted by Provenir and the Africa Fintech Network.
Money20/20 USA is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem. Join over 13,000 attendees from 3,000+ companies, including banks, payments, tech, startups, retail, fintech, financial services, policy, and more on October 27-30, 2024. Experience deep insights, epic networking, and inspirational speakers -- including AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot.
DC Fintech Week 2024 will gather the brightest minds in Washington D.C. to explore the fintech ecosystem, covering topics from crowdfunding and online lending to cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, Generative AI, and open banking. Join AIR’s CEO, Jo Ann Barefoot, as she delves into “How Technology Is Redesigning Fintech and Bank Partnerships.”
FinovateFall 2024 is the world’s premier fintech event held this year at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York, from September 9-11, 2024. Join AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot, alongside 2,000+ decision-makers and over 1,000 industry leaders from banks and investors. With 26,000+ meetings, 60+ demos, and 120+ speakers, this is the ultimate showcase for fintech excellence.
Fintech South, produced by Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), will be hosting the largest fintech event in the South on August 27-28, 2024. Join Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO and Co-founder of AIR, along with 1,000 attendees and 125 speakers over two days embracing our conference theme: Fintech Lives Here!
Join the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program for a conversation on July 9 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET in person at the Aspen Institute office in Washington, D.C. or via Zoom livestream, bringing together leaders and innovators exploring the transformative potential of digital identity to build a more secure financial system that works better for everyone. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is a featured speaker at this event.
Women in Housing and Finance (WHF) and the Exchequer Club of DC are hosting AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot as a policy speaker at their luncheon. Jo Ann will share her views on emerging technology, bank capital rules, and bank and financial services regulation.
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in partnership with the Brookings Institution, will host a two-day conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Stability. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is a featured speaker at this event.
The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference will feature an expansive line-up of stellar speakers, case studies, panel discussions, engaging discussions, unique presentations providing access to a wealth of industry-leading knowledge, sharing best practices & experiences, spotlighting trends, information exchange, cutting-edge insights and outlooks with actionable takeaways. AIR is a strategic partner of the event and will be represented by Mariama Jalloh-Heyward and Grace Mathebula.
Finovate conferences showcase cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a unique blend of short-form demos and key insights from thought-leaders. Meet 1200+ senior decision-makers in San Francisco, with 600+ from banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. Bob Chakravorti is representing AIR as a featured speaker at this event.
The 3i Africa Summit will explore and promote active collaboration between diverse stakeholder groups in key areas, and continuously drive innovation momentum across the region. AIR's Mariama Jalloh-Heyward and Grace Mathebula will participate in key roundtable discussions at this event.
Hedera and Blockchain Foundation invite you to the inaugural luncheon briefing on Capitol Hill to kick off the Web3 Education Journey Briefing Series: "Responsible Innovation." Web3 is not being built in isolation. Public institutions are also developing financial security and risk mitigation tools, and standards to empower market participants. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is a featured speaker at this event.
Hosted by Cal State East Bay, the forum is a unique gathering that brings together students, alumni, and distinguished leaders from the Bay Area for 3 days of community, conversation, and connection. This year, they are diving deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on leadership, innovation, and industry. AIR program manager Nitya Malladi and board member Tracy Basinger will speak at this event.
AIR and the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program (Aspen FSP) are partnering to explore how Digital ID can serve as a safe gateway to financial inclusion. To gather perspectives, AIR and Aspen FSP are collaborating with Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes) to convene a roundtable of stakeholders to inform our collective work on Digital ID. This event is invite-only and not open to the public.
AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will speak on a panel with other female leaders to mark the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) Women’s History Month Celebration. Jo Ann was the first woman to serve as Deputy Comptroller of the Currency, leading the OCC’s original consumer protection unit and later directing media, Congressional and interagency relationships, including for the Comptroller’s role on the FDIC board. This event is for OCC staff and not open to the public.
Hosted by the Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance's Cambridge SupTech Lab, this inaugural annual event of global suptech experts and innovators serves as a platform for sharing ideas, research, solutions and insights on the digital transformation of financial supervision, driving collaboration across the ecosystem. AIR's Mariama Jalloh-Heyward and Nitya Malladi are featured speakers at the event.
Hosted by the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, hear from change makers in government, industry, and nonprofit on their role and leadership on developing a national financial inclusion strategy. Informed by these perspectives, recommendations will be unveiled for a National Financial Inclusion Strategy including a path of action to make those recommendations a reality across the financial system. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at this event.
The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at this event.
The Interledger Summit will have something for everyone - whether you’re passionate about financial inclusion, the ILP tech stack, or both! The action-packed agenda will culminate with a full-day ILP Hackathon on day 3, where you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the newest and most exciting developments in the ILP tech space. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson will be speaking at this event.
Hosted by Morgan State University, this year’s conference will focus on the critical role of technology in advancing environmental sustainability and the theme of “Digital Transformation and Sustainability” will explore and highlight their potential to foster a more sustainable world. They will discuss innovative research and novel use cases uncovering how these technologies can propel us toward a more sustainable future. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at this event.
Money20/20 USA is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem. With over 13,000+ attendees from 3,000+ companies, this is the only place where the entire money community including banks, payments, tech, startups, retail, fintech, financial services, policy, and more come together to make the decisions that shape the industry. From in-depth learnings to epic networking events to inspirational speakers, leaders, maximize your businesses ROI by joining us. Don’t get left behind, get your pass now and use code AIR250 to save an extra $250!
Through networking and federal advocacy, the National Bankers Association provides members with opportunities to have a voice in national conversations, advocate for public policy and build partnerships. As the premier trade association for minority depository institutions, their members include Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and women-owned and -operated banks across the country, all working to help communities that are underserved by traditional banks and financial service providers. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will be speaking at this event.
The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the IFC - International Finance Corporation and the support of the Government of Japan, is hosting Demo Day of their TechSprint on improving compliance and resilience of small credit providers. AIR's Shelley Anderson will be chairing the judging panel and Randy Repka will moderate a panel discussion on the importance of cyber security in the credit space.
The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) convenes FIW each year and invites partner organizations to showcase work, share ideas on what’s ahead and engage with the community. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson will speak on a panel this year entitled "Countering Deception: Addressing Deceptive Designs in the Inclusive Finance Sector."
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and a historic finhealth decline, creating lasting change for our customers, employees, and communities requires all of us to do our part. EMERGE Insights 2023 is the place for finhealth leaders across sectors to join together, identify urgent needs, and prepare to do their best work yet. AIR Program Director Mariama Jalloh-Heyward will moderate a panel at this event.
Produced by Washington, DC-based Housing Finance Strategies, #HousingDC23 gives mortgage executives — and especially women — an opportunity to drive the policy, advocacy and technology that will shape the evolving modernizing mortgage landscape. Jo Ann Barefoot will participate in a Q&A discussion alongside Jason Cave of the FHFA and Faith Schwartz of Housing Finance Strategies to recap FHFA's recent Velocity TechSprint.
The GFIN is launching its first ever virtual greenwashing TechSprint. This will be hosted on the UK FCA Digital Sandbox, and its purpose is to bring together international regulators, firms, and innovators as a collective priority. The aim is to address a GFIN priority on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) by developing a tool or solution that could help regulators or the market more effectively tackle or mitigate the risks of greenwashing in financial services. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will serve as a judge at the event.
The SupTech Hackathon 2023 online event focuses on accelerating solutions for this year's theme, Beyond Chatbots: Consumer Complaints Analytics. It is aimed at data scientists, innovators and technologists to apply their expertise to make a positive impact on financial consumer protection and market conduct. It is intended to identify ways for financial authorities to leverage advanced analytics of complaint data submitted through government portals, innovative chatbots and other channels.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is hosting their inaugural Velocity TechSprint — supported by AIR — in Washington, D.C. with the goal of improving the mortgage process through data digitization.
The Responsible Finance Forum (RFF) is excited to host its first in-person gathering in four years to explore the latest research and share best practices for shaping a digital finance ecosystem that places consumer interests at its center. AIR Program Director Shelley Anderson will participate on a panel discussion exploring the responsible use of AI.
In this session moderated by AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot, regulatory and financial services leaders will come together to discuss the implications of rapid deposit outflows, and banking stresses, and unveil innovative approaches to bolster surveillance capabilities and establish robust risk management frameworks.
The ABA Risk and Compliance Conference is a combination of two powerhouse events: Risk Management Conference and Regulatory Compliance Conference. ABA’s Risk and Compliance Conference will strengthen the effectiveness of both teams to withstand regulatory scrutiny and control tomorrow’s threats today. AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot will speak at this event.
The Regtech Africa Conference is a social enterprise initiative focused on promoting innovative regulatory technology as a force for common good. The annual conference and exhibition connect thousands of executives, regulators, decision makers and thought leaders from across the globe. AIR's Chief Innovation Officer, Nick Cook, will speak virtually during this event.
Fintech Nexus (formerly Lendit Fintech) is a diversified media company providing essential knowledge, connections and inspiration to the entire financial services industry, creating a link between traditional finance and the future of finance. Each year, we reach more than 70,000 unique banking, fintech and investment executives through our diverse portfolio of News, Events, Podcasts, Webinars, Whitepapers, Newsletters and our credentialed education courses. Jo Ann Barefoot will be a keynote speaker again this year.
To mark National Financial Literacy Month, Blockchain Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, is convening its inaugural, annual education conference: "Education is Risk Mitigation." Jo Ann will join a panel discussion with Ida Rademacher of The Aspen Institute and Cleve Mesidor of The Blockchain Foundation entitled "Comparing Policies to Promote Consumer Protection Vs. Financial Inclusion."
Since the outset of the Biden Administration, policymakers have sought to use this moment to resolve some longstanding problems in financial services. While the CRA and 1071 rulemakings have garnered the most attention, meaningful improvements may also come from work in other areas. In 2021, prudential regulators promised to toughen bank merger reviews. During the 117th Congress, legislators advanced a bill to close the industrial loan company charter loophole. Meanwhile, technological advances may finally address some systemic failures of fraud prevention. Jo Ann Barefoot joins a panel at the NCRC Just Economy Conference to discuss prospects for regulatory reform in 2023.
As innovation, new models and participants join the U.S. payments ecosystem, the way money moves is rapidly evolving. Jo Ann Barefoot joins a panel of experts and innovators at the Women in Payments Symposium for a lively discussion about what is happening now, what the changes mean for incumbent players, existing services and end users and how the future of payments will be impacted.
With volatility, shakeout, scandal, and the implosion of FTX rocking the crypto industry last year, the pressure is on for Congress to act. The midterm elections ushered in a divided 118th Congress, making bipartisanship essential for any legislation regulating crypto to pass. In the third in a series of events with Humanity Forward, the Bipartisan Policy Center will examine the policy debates around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology that Congress will have to grapple with. AIR Executive Director David Ehrich will join a panel discussion with Carol Van Cleef and John Soroushian.
What comes next after the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank? These have been two banking stalwarts of the fintech space for many years. Have the moves by regulators stemmed a regional banking crisis? How can fintechs and VCs prepare for a new banking world? AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot joins a panel of experts to examine where we are headed and how a similar event can be avoided in the future.
The IACC is the world's biggest forum for tackling corruption. From global security and the climate crisis to the rise of kleptocrats and shrinking civic space, they’ll be featuring the most pressing corruption issues and deciding what we can do about it. Randy Repka, AIR's Director of Global TechSprint Strategy, will share insights during the panel discussion "From Detection to Deterrence: Unleashing the Potential of AI in Anticorruption."
Join Sarah Hammer for a conversation with Jo Ann Barefoot and Nate Soffio about using digital financial identity to protect consumers and support financial inclusion, presented by the Cypher Accelerator from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Moderated by Simone di Castri, PhD, Jo Ann joins a live panel discussion as part of the Cambridge SupTech Lab’s Innovation Leadership Programme with other panelists Cyril Okoroigwe of Regtech Africa and Giovanni Bandi, PhD of the Regulatory Genome Project at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Now in its 6th year, the RegTech Summit in New York will bring together the regtech ecosystem to explore how the North American capital markets financial industry can leverage technology to drive innovation in regulatory compliance, cut costs and support regulatory change. AIR's David Ehrich will be hosting a fireside chat with Haimera Workie from FINRA at this event.
Open banking – or the consumer's right to securely control and share their own data – is foundational to fintech innovations that provide better financial services at lower costs for consumers. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 Americans use apps and services powered by open banking. Yet, many of the financial benefits that consumers enjoy today – from overdraft protections to loan servicing and fraud monitoring – could be undermined without clear rules of the road on open banking. Jo Ann will join a panel discussion regarding this very important topic.
New innovations in blockchain technology, from digital assets to cryptocurrencies, offer opportunities for building new payment solutions and payment methods that can address customer pain points and create more competition in financial services, particularly for un- or under-banked individuals and businesses around the world. As we face a galvanizing moment to facilitate a shift from speculation to payment applications, collaboration with policy makers and regulators is critical to support a successful transition. Jo Ann will participate in a roundtable discussion on this important topic. She will also participate in an invitation-only roundtable on "Digital Collaboration in Regulation" during the Elevandi Insights Forum at SFF.
Money20/20 is where the most powerful conversations and connections happen in real life. From global leaders to new challengers and from tech giants to scrappy startups, this is the only place where the whole community comes together for fintech’s biggest conversation. Jo Ann will be moderating the session "What Can We Expect from the CFPB?" featuring Raj Date and Ashwin Vasan.
While Web3 may change the retail customer experience, it will profoundly impact the business of how financial services are packaged and offered and raises questions about how to strike the right balance between commercial viability and consumer protections. In a conversation between Donna Murphy of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Shamir Karkal of Sila, and Jo Ann Barefoot of AIR, learn the opportunities and challenges of Web3.
On a panel moderated by Arvind Baghel, AIR's Jo Ann Barefoot and Nick Cook will discuss the future of innovation in financial supervision and then challenges and opportunities facing financial service regulators, post pandemic.
#HousingDC22, sponsored by Housing Finance Strategies, is where mortgage leaders and policy makers connect. Over the course of two days, #HousingDC22 will deliver year-long value with expert insights into the intersection of housing policy, regulation and technology. David will speak on the panel 'Broadening Credit Availability through Scoring and Product Innovation.'
The theme for GFF2022, a four-day-long hybrid event, is 'Creating A Sustainable Financial World - Global | Inclusive | Green'. Speeches and discussions at GFF2022 will cover a range of initiatives and interventions, right from government interventions, conducive policies, business models and technology to operating model innovations that can be undertaken to give a push to the sustainability agenda. Nick will speak virtually on the panel "How can regulators enable digital financial inclusion?"
Join the Board Risk Committee for this virtual event featuring Jo Ann Barefoot and Soups Ranjan. The 1-hour webinar will be based on Jo Ann Barefoot’s June 2022 Board Risk Report (click here to access the report). The webinar will be an opportunity to hear a discussion of key points from the report and take a deeper dive into selected concepts.
The Expert-In-The-Loop Forum by Compliance.ai is the industry’s only event specific to Regulatory Change Management for the BFSI industry. The event brings together risk and compliance management executives and leaders from regulatory agencies that focus on regulatory concerns of Banking, Insurance, FinTechs, Asset Managers, and other Financial Services firms. Jo Ann will be giving a keynote speech on day two of the forum.
MOONCLAVE is a crypto-first event created by industry insiders. This year, they hosted an inaugural edition of Moonclave in Aspen, Colorado. Moonclave Aspen was created to be a more intimate, executive-focused event that reflects the needs and objectives of businesses in this new reality. Jo Ann had the honor of speaking at this inaugural summit on the panel 'Working toward responsible regulation in blockchain.'
The National Fair Housing Association is hosting their national conference and Jo Ann will be speaking on the panel 'Technology as the New Frontier for an Inclusive Economy.' This panel discussion will explore how data-driven systems may serve as catalysts for impediments to inclusive housing systems.
‘Central Bank Digital Currencies: A new tool in the financial inclusion toolkit?’ During the session, AIR will provide an overview of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their potential benefits and risks for consumers and the World Bank Group. Bank of International Settlements (BIS) will share research into the potential for CBDCs to help advance (or not) financial inclusion. The discussion will also cover gender specific aspects of CBDCs that regulators should keep in mind. Jo Ann is excited to partake in a great conversation!
Is innovation in financial services on a responsible path? While technology has increased risks, it can also be harnessed to build responsible solutions. However, this requires partnerships and collaborations between new stakeholders. Using a few examples of regulatory innovation, innovation in policymaking, and innovation in consumer advocacy, we explore pathways for responsible finance. Shelley will be joining the panel, 'Emerging Paths to Responsible Innovation.'
Compliance 2030: What their jobs will look like in 2030? What new kinds of skills will be on their teams? What technology will they be using and where will it come from? What agile techniques will they be using? What issues will require human expertise? What will regulators be expecting from them? Jo Ann joined a fireside chat to try and give all of the answers!
Point Zero Forum is an exclusive, in-person gathering of global leaders, founders and investors with the purpose of framing new ideas arising from the latest developments in Web3, embedded finance and sustainable finance, driving investment activity by bringing together leading founders with VCs, private banking clients, family offices and PE houses, and influencing the current and future regulatory frameworks related to Web3 by bringing together public and private sector leaders. Jo Ann had the honor of participating this year.
The RegTech Innovation Summit, hosted by RegPac Revolution, aims to bring together firms and individuals to navigate the regulatory landscape. The theme this year is "Regtech 3.0 - Private and Public Collaboration." Jo Ann will speak again, this year on the panel 'From GFC (FSI related) to wider industries including public sectors.'
LendIt Fintech is back in person! LendIt Fintech is a large media and events company dedicated to innovation in lending and digital banking with a goal to empower the community with connections and in-depth learning at their physical events. David will be joining this year to discuss 'The Different Paths to Catching Synthetic ID Fraud.'
This Summit convened regulators, trading platforms, asset creators, public officials, thought leaders, traditional financial services and everyday investors to examine the opportunities, challenges and unknowns related to this exciting new asset class that could just change everything – with a specific focus on impacts to underserved populations and communities. Both Jo Ann and David had the opportunity to be a part of thought provoking conversations.
Money20/20 is where the most powerful conversations and connections happen in real life. From global leaders to new challengers and from tech giants to scrappy startups, this is the only place where the whole community comes together for fintech’s biggest conversation. Nick Cook spoke in Washington, DC on the Money 20/20 City Tour. He discussed what the US can learn from the UK regulatory scheme and the pros / cons of the industry pushing open banking vs. regulators pushing open banking regulation.
The Shared Assessments Third Party Risk Summit is the premier global, multi-industry event to shed light on processes, technologies, and efficiencies in third party risk management. The Shared Assessments Annual Summit brings together leading experts in risk management to identify trends and share best practices. Jo Ann had the pleasure of joining as a speaker again this year, in a privacy/data governance panel fireside chat.
In today’s digital economy, technology has become an essential tool for banking industry. In this session, David and other panelists discussed the different challenges and issues MDIs face with technology. The discussion began with each panelist providing insight on the topic, recommended solutions and collaborative opportunities and concluded with panelists engaging in dialogue with summit participants that included a Q&A sessions and survey questions.
The topic of suptech is on the table as Jo Ann and her fellow panelists will answer questions such as what it is, why it is needed, and why it is relevant for regulators and central banks. The group of regulators will discuss the areas and projects in which they are currently using suptech as well as what the future holds for suptech.
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Lam Larsen FinTech Initiative at San Francisco State University, and the Center for Analytical Finance at the University of California at Santa Cruz hosted the inaugural conference on Fintech: Innovation, Inclusion, and Risks on March 4-5, 2022. The session addressed the risks and opportunities arising from the use of stablecoins, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence and other rapidly evolving technologies. Panelists also explored how the use of these innovations impact financial access, sustainability, and systemic risk. Jo Ann was a panelist for the "Regulating Fintech" session.
New fraud and cybercrime threats. Ongoing BSA/AML analysis. The aftershock of COVID-19. Being nimble has never been more important. That’s why the ABA gathered virtually this January. Respond to industry changes with banker-focused solutions from experts at the center of it all. Audience heard late-breaking information from top banking and legal minds to get the BSA/AML/CFT program off to a strong start for 2022. The audience also heard the analysis and solutions they need—and when they need it. Jo Ann was happy to be a part of the conference again this year.
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