The episode underscores the need for financial institutions to see themselves as critical players in disrupting these crimes. Hong and Tobon highlight how traffickers exploit financial systems, why secrecy and fragmented oversight allow abuse to flourish, and how innovative technology can empower institutions to intervene earlier.

In this episode, David Schwartz, President & CEO of FIBA, leads a timely discussion on the rise of “fair access” laws and their implications for banks, regulators, and consumers. He is joined by Marina Olman-Pal, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, and Carl Fornaris, Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, both leaders in financial regulatory law. Together, they unpack the legislative trend fueled by political polarization, state activism, and public pressure—including recent developments in Florida, the Agriculture Bill, and proposed federal legislation.

In this episode of FIBA on Risk and Compliance Excellence (The F.O.R.C.E.), we explore the U.S. Department of Justice’s surprising pivot in cryptocurrency enforcement—and what it means for financial institutions, digital asset companies, and regulators.

David Schwartz, President and CEO of FIBA, this episode features the Chair of FIBA’s Trade and Working Capital Solutions Committee, Shalako Wiener to discuss the America First Trade Policy and dive into - The effectiveness of sanctions and why they often fail to achieve policy goals. - The role of tariffs in addressing unfair trade practices and their unintended consequences. - The potential of domestic content requirements as a sustainable trade strategy. - The importance of fair competition and protecting U.S. intellectual property. - How businesses can adapt to shifting trade policies and economic challenges.

In this episode of FIBA on Risk and Compliance Excellence (The F.O.R.C.E.), host David Schwartz speaks with regulatory expert Jera Bradshaw from Greenberg Traurig about the evolving financial regulatory landscape. They discuss potential deregulation, regulatory agency consolidation, and the challenges of fintech oversight. Key takeaways include the uncertainty surrounding financial regulations under the new administration, the unlikely elimination of the FDIC, and the need for regulators to enhance education and training to keep pace with industry innovation. Tune in for expert insights into the future of compliance and financial stability.

#Podcast | EP. 11| Innovaciones en Compliance y Negocios Internacionales conversación con David Schwartz, de FIBA    En el capítulo 11 de "El Lado B del Compliance", exploramos la evolución y el impacto del cumplimiento global con David Schwartz, Presidente y CEO de FIBA. Este episodio, grabado en Panamá y conducido por Luis Ramiro Díaz Briceño, Co-Director Ejecutivo en Risk Consulting Global Group, ofrece una perspectiva integral sobre cómo FIBA ha transformado su enfoque desde su fundación. Discutimos la expansión de FIBA más allá del sector bancario hacia una membresía diversa que incluye proveedores de servicios, consultores y empresas tecnológicas. Además, abordamos los desafíos y beneficios del cumplimiento en un entorno global y las implicaciones de la legislación extraterritorial, así como la influencia de la inteligencia artificial en las prácticas de cumplimiento.

In this episode, Yamil Haidar from US Century and the Co Chair of the NextGen Committee, interview Pamela Clegg, the Vice President of Financial Investigations in CipherTrace.  Hoping you enjoy it!      

David has a conversation with Jordi Torras, FIBA Chair.  He talks about his plans and strategy for this year. 

In this episode Harry Cupp, FIBA Chair of NextGen Committee interviews Alexander Fortich, Chair of the AML Compliance Committee.  They discussed essential skills in compliance and banking.  

In this episode, David Schwartz interviewed Michele Fernandez who is the current FIBA Chair. 

In this podcast we address this and other key topics in a chat between Next gen active committee members Harry Cupp, Compliance Officer of Banco de Bogotá, Miami and New York agencies, Sissy Oliver, Senior Manager of Protiviti, and our own FIBA CEO and President, David Schwartz.

Check out this great conversation with Salvatore La Scala from Guidehouse, expert on Global Investigations and Compliance explaining how smaller financial institutions can take steps to optimize their compliance system and maintain their budgets. 

David Schwartz, Presidente y CEO de FIBA realiza una dinámica entrevista a Jonathan Tarud CEO y Fundador de Koombeauna empresa de más de 13 años, especializada en el diseño y desarrollo de productos digitales.

Stanley Foodman and host David Dchwartz, will be chatting about legislative convergence and how different regulatory agencies work together un regards to enforcement. During this conversation they were laying out scenarios wondering what would happen if there was only one regulatory agency?

Key learnings and the experience of a former U.S. policy maker transitioning to a Global Bank as we prepare for the FIBA AML Anti money laundering conference 2021 to be held virtually. More information aml.fiba.net