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.

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

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