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Financial Institutions Committee

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Regulatory entities will share the regulatory perspectives on current challenges affecting the industry in Puerto Rico. Technology experts will present a look at innovations and tools which provide a more secure environment as well as faster data access.

Topic to be discussed:

• Fintech: New technology and innovations to improve financial services.
           Ms. Mariel Arraiza, Senior VP, Innovation, Technology & Operations Group,
             Popular, Inc.
   
• Artificial Intelligence: Simplifying the complexity… beyond the data. Are you up to speed? A must for every organization to consider in data analysis, process automation, and decision making strategies.
           Mr. Carlos Meléndez, Chief Operating Officer, Wovenware
   
• FDIC Regulatory Updates: The FDIC’s regulatory perspective surrounding the current and future state of financial institutions in Puerto Rico. Strategic key elements to foster greater ability, strength, and resilience in the local industry to continue navigating difficult times ahead. Discussion of core areas subject to examination include asset quality, collaterals, funding, liquidity, and concentration risks. In addition, remarks on current and future legislative projects in Washington D.C. that will impact the financial services industry.
           Mr. Kevin Glueckert, FDIC Field Supervisor, San Juan Field Office
   
• Commissioner of Financial Institutions in Puerto Rico (OCIF): Bitcoin and certain guidelines from OCIF. In addition, an overview of new financial institutions in Puerto Rico (Its products and services)? And updates from OCIF’s current projects and areas of focus.
           Mr. George Joyner, Commissioner, Commissioner of Financial Institutions Office
   
• Federal Reserve Bank (FED):
     a. Lessons learned from Harvey, Sandy, and Katrina in core areas such as Credit, Operations, Liquidity and Deposits… What can we learn from other jurisdictions? A regulatory perspective.
     b. CECL up-date, a regulatory perspective
           Ms. Wilma Sabado, Senior Bank Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of NY
   
• New Labor Reform: Its opportunities and challenges for the Financial Services Industry.
           Ms. Katherine González Valentín, Chair of Labor and Employment Department,
             Ferraiuoli, LLC

Moderator: José H. Santiago Ortolaza, CPA, President, Financial Institutions Committee