Regulator Panel Discussion – The State of Fintech Regulations
Panel Discussion Date & Time:
Date: Wednesday January 17th
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Panelist Information:
Name: Keri Kern
Organization: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Name: Kyle Storm
Organization: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Moderator Information:
B.J. Moravek
Organization: Kaufman Rossin
Panel Discussion Description: The State of Fintech Regulations Regulator Panel of experts will provide a comprehensive overview of the current fintech regulatory environment. They will discuss the latest developments, compliance challenges and strategies to navigate the intricate, and ever changing, web of fintech regulations.
This panel discussion offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, regulatory updates, and practical solutions to stay compliant and competitive in the fintech industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session is a must-attend for professionals looking to stay informed and make informed decisions in the dynamic world of fintech regulations.
Date: Wednesday January 17th
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Panelist Information:
Name: Keri Kern
Organization: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Name: Kyle Storm
Organization: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Moderator Information:
B.J. Moravek
Organization: Kaufman Rossin
Panel Discussion Description: The State of Fintech Regulations Regulator Panel of experts will provide a comprehensive overview of the current fintech regulatory environment. They will discuss the latest developments, compliance challenges and strategies to navigate the intricate, and ever changing, web of fintech regulations.
This panel discussion offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, regulatory updates, and practical solutions to stay compliant and competitive in the fintech industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session is a must-attend for professionals looking to stay informed and make informed decisions in the dynamic world of fintech regulations.
Keri Kern's Biography
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Keri Kern joined the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in 2009 and currently serves as a Financial Technology Policy Specialist within the OCC’s Office of Financial Technology. In her current role, Keri advises senior OCC leadership on a range of financial-technology-related policy issues, proposals, and emerging trends affecting the federal banking system, including bank-fintech relationships.
Prior to becoming a Financial Technology Policy Specialist, Keri spent most of her time in community bank supervision where she held various roles ranging from leading examinations to advising senior management in creating and implementing large scale processes for identifying and managing bank supervision risks for community banks across the Western United States. Keri is a cross-credentialed National Bank Examiner and Federal Thrift Regulator and is based in Denver, CO. |
Kyle Storm's Biography
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Kyle Storm joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in June of 2015 and currently serves as a Deputy Lead - Specialized Exam Team within the Novel Activities Supervision Program. Kyle and his team focus on examining novel activities related to crypto-assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and complex, technology-driven partnerships with nonbanks that deliver financial services to customers. Prior to joining the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, he spent four years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland where he served as the examiner in charge of BSA/AML reviews for the district’s largest state member bank, a large insurance company, and a small portfolio of community banks. Prior to joining the Federal Reserve, he spent seven years as a risk consulting manager for a large accounting firm. Kyle is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Commissioned Safety and Soundness examiner.
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B.J. Moarvek's Biography
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B.J. Moravek is a Director of AML & Sanctions Compliance for Kaufman Rossin New York City, where he applies his expertise to assist clients with complex Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and Sanctions compliance and investigative matters. B.J. directs BSA/AML and Sanctions consulting engagements including enforcement action remediation, transaction look-backs, risk assessments, independent testing, audits of compliance, model validations and system’s calibrations and optimizations.
He brings over 30 years of experience in banking, regulatory compliance, and financial crimes investigation. He is a federally designated expert in the BSA and has testified as such in U.S. Federal District Court proceedings and before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. He most recently served as a Senior Bank Examiner with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in Washington, D.C. specializing in BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance. While with the OCC he led teams of Examiners during full scope high risk examinations of compliance. Prior to that, B.J. served as a Senior Special Agent within the Office of Enforcement at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) where he led the investigations of HSBC, Wachovia and Ocean Banks for non-compliance with the BSA. He completed a twenty-year career as a Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service and served as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. He has served as a BSA/AML/Sanctions Compliance Officer for several large complex multi-national financial institutions during his career. He earned a bachelor’s degree in the Administration of Justice from Moravian University and is a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Crypto Asset Specialist (CCAS). |