Risky Business: Navigating Compliant Innovation Amid Deregulation

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The compliance landscape has entered unprecedented territory, characterized by what industry experts describe as “deregulation on top of deregulation” – a dangerous departure from the traditional regulatory cycle that historically provided stability and clear guidance. With the systematic rollback of critical regulatory frameworks, particularly around emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and digital currency, compliance professionals now find themselves navigating without the regulatory compass they’ve long relied upon. The withdrawal of guidance, combined with the federal retreat from oversight has created a perfect storm of uncertainty that threatens to amplify the next financial crisis beyond anything previously experienced.

This webinar will equip compliance professionals with essential strategies for thriving in this high-risk, low-guidance environment through practical case studies and actionable frameworks. Participants will explore how to build robust governance structures that can withstand regulatory uncertainty, implement automated compliance processes that adapt to rapidly changing risk landscapes, and develop proactive risk management strategies that anticipate rather than react to emerging threats. Attendees will gain the tools necessary to transform regulatory uncertainty from a liability into a competitive advantage while safeguarding their organizations against the amplified risks of tomorrow’s regulatory landscape.

Attendees will learn:

1. Trace the Evolution of Financial Deregulation and Its Impact on Compliance
   Participants will be able to describe the historical trajectory of financial deregulation, identify key milestones, and explain how these shifts have influenced today’s compliance challenges and regulatory gaps.
2. Navigate Innovation and Expanding Roles in a High-Risk Environment
   Learners will assess emerging trends such as AI and digital currencies, understand their regulatory implications, and explore how the roles of compliance and risk professionals are evolving to address new areas of oversight and strategic influence.
3. Apply Strategic and Technological Tools to Strengthen Compliance Resilience
   Attendees will explore how AI and automation can enhance compliance functions to help their institution navigate regulatory uncertainty and technological disruption.

Speakers:
Elaine Duffus, Specialized Senior Consultant (Former CCO) – Wolters Kluwer
Kris Stewart, Market Strategist – Wolters Kluwer