Dave Hales
Board Chair & CEO Global Innovations Bank
Dave Hales is CEO and Board Chair of Global Innivations Bank, a proud Minnesota bank in the Fintech payments space for the past seven years. Prior to purchasing the bank in 2018 Dave was co-founder of a payments Fintech based in Japan and South Korea.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Panel: Compliance or Collapse: What Fintechs Need to do to Get it Right
Compliance is critical to the success and longevity of any fintech, but navigating the challenges of regulations and partnerships can be tricky. Missteps can lead to costly bank shutoffs or even threaten the survival of your business. In this session, we will explore the most pressing compliance issues for fintechs, including how to handle tough due diligence, the risks of ‘just-in-time’ compliance, and strategies for hiring the right compliance officer. We’ll also discuss the decision between pursuing a license or relying on bank partnerships and how to build a robust compliance framework to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Join this panel to gain actionable insights on fortifying your compliance defenses, maintaining strong bank relationships, and ensuring your fintech stays on the path to growth and success.
Thursday 13 March 11:00 - 11:40 Veronese 2401A - 2501B
Compliance is critical to the success and longevity of any fintech, but navigating the challenges of regulations and partnerships can be tricky. Missteps can lead to costly bank shutoffs or even threaten the survival of your business. In this session, we will explore the most pressing compliance issues for fintechs, including how to handle tough due diligence, the risks of ‘just-in-time’ compliance, and strategies for hiring the right compliance officer. We’ll also discuss the decision between pursuing a license or relying on bank partnerships and how to build a robust compliance framework to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Join this panel to gain actionable insights on fortifying your compliance defenses, maintaining strong bank relationships, and ensuring your fintech stays on the path to growth and success.
Veronese 2401A - 2501B US/Pacific