Benjamin Hutten discussed using a member's risk profile to identify suspicious transactions, and James Chou explored compliance issues related to filing a SAR, and FinCEN's guidance and OFAC implications.

A discussion of recent state and federal initiatives aimed at regulating money transmission, payments, and cryptocurrencies.

Jeff Naimon discussed the Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s interagency redlining initiative, and Sasha Leonhardt discussed what the Biden administration’s recent announcement of broad-based federal student loan forgiveness may mean.

Katy Ryan and Jedd Bellman discussed steps to develop and maintain strong governance practices, sound compliance management systems, and financial practices that result in stable operations and garner sufficient capital and liquidity.

Kathryn Ryan led members in a conversation at this annual conference that provided state regulators and industry representatives the opportunity to meet with their peers from around the country, share information and best practices, and discuss current topics in the industry.