Coffee & Compliance: The Evolving Role of the Chief Compliance Officer

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Join Sedric, Amex Ventures, and fellow senior compliance and risk leaders in financial services for an exclusive forum at the Amex Ventures headquarters in New York.‍

As financial institutions navigate accelerating regulatory shifts, ever-increasing communications channels, AI adoption, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, the role of Compliance is undergoing a profound transformation—from a back-office function to a central driver of strategic value.

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Join us for an intimate executive breakfast designed exclusively for Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officers, where we'll explore how today's most forward-thinking financial firms are reimagining compliance. This roundtable will explore:

• The convergence of risk, compliance, and business strategy
• New expectations from boards, regulators, and customers
• How emerging technologies like AI are reshaping compliance operations
• Evolving leadership profiles and skillsets for modern compliance leaders

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This is more than a conversation about regulatory updates—it's a forum to examine the expanding influence of compliance as a force for resilience, growth, and trust in the financial ecosystem. ‍

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Morning Program

7:30am - 8:15am — Arrival: Mingling & Light Breakfast

8:15am - 8:30am — Discussion kickoff presentation by Stuart Cook on evolving role of compliance in the age of AI.

8:30am - 9:00am — Round-table Discussion‍Continental breakfast and beverages will be served. ‍

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About Stuart Cook

With 25+ years in product, payments, and banking, Stuart Cook brings a strategic lens to fintech investing — with a focus on how compliance leaders can drive innovation. Now leading Stack Asset Management’s Banking & Payments Stack, he backs early-stage teams modernizing financial infrastructure. Drawing on experience launching digital products and scaling a $100M fund for Valley Bank, he helps founders navigate regulatory complexity and win enterprise customers, bridging the gap between compliance and growth.

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