Cris Mattoon Joins the 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum: Insights on Innovation and Compliance

Exciting Announcement: Cris Mattoon Joins the Speaker Lineup for the Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum 2025!

We’re thrilled to welcome Cris Mattoon, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Michigan First Credit Union, to the 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum! With an impressive career spanning roles at Cross River, Railsr, and The Auto Club Group, Cris brings a wealth of expertise in fintech innovation and compliance.



As a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and a licensed attorney, Cris has a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory landscapes while fostering customer-centric innovation.

Here’s What to Expect From Cris Mattoon’s Sessions

Session 1: Creating a Culture of Compliance in Rapidly Scaling Fintechs
In this interactive peer-to-peer discussion, Cris will delve into the challenges and strategies of maintaining a robust compliance culture in rapidly growing fintechs. Senior leaders will explore:

• How to embed compliance into the DNA of an organization.
• Best practices for training, monitoring, and incentivizing teams.
• Techniques for ensuring that new departments and employees uphold compliance standards.

Whether you’re navigating growth or establishing new processes, this session will provide actionable insights to foster a culture of compliance that evolves with your organization.

Session 2: Emerging Technologies – Balancing Innovation and Compliance (Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks)
As a thought leader in balancing innovation with regulation, Cris will join industry pioneers to discuss the integration of groundbreaking technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and RegTech. Key takeaways from this session include:

• Strategies for leveraging emerging technologies while ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Real-world case studies of success and lessons learned in compliance.
• Insights into balancing innovation with safety and soundness to drive sustainable growth.

This discussion will empower executives to navigate the rapidly changing fintech landscape while maintaining regulatory excellence.

Why You Should Attend
Cris Mattoon’s expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise transformation offers unparalleled value to fintech professionals looking to align innovation with governance. His unique perspective on fostering collaborative relationships with federal and state regulators makes him an invaluable addition to the Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum speaker lineup.

Join Us!
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Cris and other industry leaders at the 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum, February 11-12, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook.

Reserve your spot today! Register here

Stay ahead in the ever-evolving fintech industry, where innovation and compliance converge.

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