Bank-Fintech Partnerships – Building Stronger Programs in an Era of Heightened Scrutiny
Description:
Bank-fintech partnerships are under the microscope like never before. With regulators increasing expectations and recent enforcement actions highlighting weak oversight, financial institutions must take a structured, proactive approach. This session walks through the full partnership lifecycle—from due diligence to contract structuring and ongoing monitoring. Attendees will gain practical strategies to reduce regulatory exposure, strengthen oversight programs, and create frameworks that align innovation with compliance.
Agenda:
The current landscape: Why regulators are focused on bank-fintech relationships now
Laying the foundation: Key steps in evaluating and onboarding fintech partners Structuring agreements: Practical contract elements that protect banks and fintechs
Risk management in practice: Setting roles, responsibilities, and accountability early
Ongoing monitoring: Building scalable oversight programs and audit routines
Red flags and lessons learned: What recent enforcement actions teach us
Interactive application: Applying risk frameworks to sample partnership scenarios
Who Should Attend:
Bank compliance officers and risk managers
Fintech leaders working with partner banks
Legal, operations, and audit professionals involved in third-party risk management
Instructor: Jeff Brom
Description:
Bank-fintech partnerships are under the microscope like never before. With regulators increasing expectations and recent enforcement actions highlighting weak oversight, financial institutions must take a structured, proactive approach. This session walks through the full partnership lifecycle—from due diligence to contract structuring and ongoing monitoring. Attendees will gain practical strategies to reduce regulatory exposure, strengthen oversight programs, and create frameworks that align innovation with compliance.
Agenda:
The current landscape: Why regulators are focused on bank-fintech relationships now
Laying the foundation: Key steps in evaluating and onboarding fintech partners Structuring agreements: Practical contract elements that protect banks and fintechs
Risk management in practice: Setting roles, responsibilities, and accountability early
Ongoing monitoring: Building scalable oversight programs and audit routines
Red flags and lessons learned: What recent enforcement actions teach us
Interactive application: Applying risk frameworks to sample partnership scenarios
Who Should Attend:
Bank compliance officers and risk managers
Fintech leaders working with partner banks
Legal, operations, and audit professionals involved in third-party risk management
Instructor: Jeff Brom
Description:
Bank-fintech partnerships are under the microscope like never before. With regulators increasing expectations and recent enforcement actions highlighting weak oversight, financial institutions must take a structured, proactive approach. This session walks through the full partnership lifecycle—from due diligence to contract structuring and ongoing monitoring. Attendees will gain practical strategies to reduce regulatory exposure, strengthen oversight programs, and create frameworks that align innovation with compliance.
Agenda:
The current landscape: Why regulators are focused on bank-fintech relationships now
Laying the foundation: Key steps in evaluating and onboarding fintech partners Structuring agreements: Practical contract elements that protect banks and fintechs
Risk management in practice: Setting roles, responsibilities, and accountability early
Ongoing monitoring: Building scalable oversight programs and audit routines
Red flags and lessons learned: What recent enforcement actions teach us
Interactive application: Applying risk frameworks to sample partnership scenarios
Who Should Attend:
Bank compliance officers and risk managers
Fintech leaders working with partner banks
Legal, operations, and audit professionals involved in third-party risk management
Instructor: Jeff Brom