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Compliance Training for Financial Professionals in Canada: A Must-Attend Event

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The Annual Flagship Conference on Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions is a critical event that brings together Canada’s prominent regulators with industry leaders to explore key developments of relevance to financial institution compliance teams. This year’s conference promises to be an informative and engaging experience, featuring expert speakers and valuable insights from the regulatory landscape.

Key Topics

  • Tackling foreign interference
  • Implementing open banking
  • Artificial intelligence governance
  • Payments regulation
  • Stephen Cheeseman, VP Legal & Compliance at Canada Protection Plan
  • Safiya Adenekan, Chief Compliance Officer at Cash App & Afterpay
  • Jessica Kim, AVP, Third-Party Risk Management at Canadian Western Bank
  • Gary Valiquette, Assistant Crown Attorney at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Highlights

  • Focus on tackling foreign interference, implementing open banking, and crafting a governance framework for artificial intelligence
  • Topics will cover payments regulation and law, cybersecurity and data privacy, and more

Pre-Conference Workshops

  • Hands-on and practical training sessions on key compliance issues

Who Should Attend?

This conference is a must-attend event for professionals focused on preparing for the future of compliance, including:

  • Chief Compliance Officers
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officers
  • Regulatory Delivery Officers
  • VPs and Heads of Compliance
  • Other compliance officers from financial institutions

About This Conference

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts at the Annual Flagship Conference on Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions. This event will equip you with strategies to mitigate risks and meet regulatory standards in today’s ever-changing environment. Engage with key regulators to understand their compliance expectations and learn how leading financial institutions are embracing modernization and innovation.

2023 Conference Highlights

  • 59% of financial institutions attended
  • 5 participating exhibitors
  • 83 companies in attendance
  • 6 hours of networking opportunities

Keynote Speakers

  • Theresa Hinz, Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Directorate at Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
  • Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada at Office of The Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Conference Co-Chairs

  • Safiya Adenekan, Chief Compliance Officer at Cash App
  • Kuno Tucker, Chief Compliance Officer at Manulife Securities
  • Denise Carson, Chief Compliance Officer at BMO Asset Management Inc. & BMO Investments Inc.
  • Claudia Fuchs, Chief Privacy Officer at CWB Financial Group
  • Sudhanshu Bahadur, Head of Technology at Global Asset Management at BMO Financial Group
  • Marie Houde, VP, Chief Compliance Officer at Laurentian Bank
  • Joseph Iuso, Executive Director at Canadian MSB Association
  • Stephanie Mould, Head, Compliance and Privacy at Payments Canada

Session Highlights

  • Payments Modernization in Canada: Trends, Initiatives, and Regulations Moving into 2024
  • Unlocking AI in Compliance: Considerations and Opportunities for Compliance Professionals to Ensure Responsible and Effective AI Use
  • Partnering with Business Units to Strengthen Compliance Across Your Organization
  • Evolving Typologies in AML and the Financial Sector
  • Crypto Risks, Red Flags, and Responses: Exploring Crypto Assets Regulation, Threats, and Risks on the Radar for Financial Institutions in Canada

Who Attended?

The conference attracted a diverse range of financial institutions, including:

  • American Express
  • Bank of China Canada
  • BMO Financial Group
  • BitBuy
  • Canadian Western Bank
  • CashApp
  • CITCO Bank Canada
  • Equitable Bank
  • First National
  • HSBC Canada
  • Laurentian Bank
  • Manulife Securities
  • RBC
  • Scotiabank
  • PC Bank
  • TD

The Annual Flagship Conference on Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions is a must-attend event for professionals in the financial industry. Join us next year to stay ahead of the regulatory curve and network with peers.

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Testimonials

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