Florida Banking June/July 2026

Consumer Compliance Conference: Officers Focus on Strengthening Skills and Connections

assistance during the year, to be able to talk to someone who is in your shoes. I think the regulator panel is an absolute must and the networking is invaluable.” The FBA thanks Sarah Oliver, Director of Financial Institutions at Saltmarsh, and Carolina Otalvaro, SVP at Cypress Bank & Trust for their invaluable assistance in curating and organizing the program. We also offer a special thank you to our generous sponsors who make it possible for FBA to continue to deliver excellent educational content. Above all, many thanks to our attendees for their mutual fellowship and collaboration with colleagues, making this a remarkable event!

FBA’s 2026 Annual Consumer Compliance Conference delivered timely insights on rule changes, enforcement trends and practical strategies in consumer lending, deposits, risk, audit, and performance. Equally important were peer exchanges and opportunities to network and discuss compliance strategies. The interactive Tool Sharing Workshop was exceptionally well received, as was the beginners’ track and strategic track, to meet attendees’ evolving education needs. “I enjoyed getting to know people and getting a feel for the challenges others face and how they are dealing with them — meeting other compliance professionals and the regulators,” one attendee said. “This helps when we need

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