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34th Bank Compliance Academy
October 05, 2026 - October 08, 2026
Program Overview
The role of the compliance officer has never been more critical. As community banks navigate evolving regulatory expectations, artificial intelligence, digital assets, sophisticated fraud schemes, and rapidly changing consumer behaviors, compliance professionals must balance sound risk management with innovation and strategic growth.
Join the Massachusetts Bankers Association for the 34th Annual Bank Compliance Academy, our premier compliance education program for community and regional banking professionals. Over four days, nationally recognized instructors and federal banking regulators will deliver practical guidance on today's most pressing compliance challenges and the emerging issues shaping tomorrow's regulatory landscape.
Returning faculty Patti Joyner and Carl Pry will lead comprehensive sessions on deposit and lending compliance, consumer protection, fair lending, Section 1071, and AI. We will also explore the evolution of compliance management systems the past few years and discuss the implications of digital assets and tokenized money. The Academy concludes with a chance to hear from our regulatory peers and an executive leadership and governance session focused on AI, trust in data, and responsible implementation.
Whether you are building your compliance program or leading an established function, the Bank Compliance Academy provides practical strategies, expert insight, and valuable peer connections to help prepare your institution for the future.
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Dates & Times
October 5-8
8:30AM Registration | 9:00AM Program Start | 3:30PM Program Concludes
Who Should Attend?
Compliance Officers and staff, Audit staff, Banking professionals that are new to the industry, and any staff responsible for Compliance Management Systems (CMS)
Continuing Education
23.5 CRCM credits
3 CERP credits
1.5 CAFP credits
ABA Professional Certifications is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of performance and ethics within the financial services industry. This statement is not an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Certification holders must report these credits at aba.csod.com.
Express Grant
The course ID for the 34th Bank Compliance Academy is C-16092. Banks with 50 or fewer employees can be reimbursed 100 percent for the program's cost. For more information on the Commonwealth Corporation's Workforce Training Fund Program, please visit their website. If you need assistance with the Express Grant, please contact the Commonwealth Corporation directly.
Questions? Check out our FAQs or contact registrations@massbankers.org
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Speakers
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| Rachel Black | Federal Reserve Bank of Boston | - |
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Alec Crawford
<p>Founder and CEO, AI Risks Inc.</p>
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Verapath | - |
| Patti Joyner | Financial Solutions Partners LLC | - |
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Carl Pry
<p>Carl Pry, a Senior Advisor at Asurity Advisors, is a seasoned executive with banking law, corporate finance, and regulatory compliance experience in Fortune 500 institutions, regional banks and industry consulting firms. Carl advises clients on consumer and commercial compliance, fair lending, operations, risk, corporate treasury, and risk management.</p><p>Over the last thirty years, Carl has held senior leadership positions including Managing Director and Senior Advisor at a boutique regulatory compliance consulting firm, Senior Vice President and Compliance Manager for the Compliance and Control Division at KeyBank, Manager of Finance and Performance Management Service Line at Accenture, and Vice President of Regulatory Services at Kirchman Corporation. With strong knowledge and experience as a banking attorney and officer, Carl is a frequent contributor to and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for the ABA Bank Compliance magazine. As a featured speaker for numerous banking, compliance, and state bar associations, he has led hundreds of training sessions across the country. Carl has served as an instructor at FDIC examiner school and back-up instructor for NCUA examiner school. He has authored training programs covering consumer and commercial compliance, Compliance Management Systems, audit, quality control, tax, privacy and risk management. He also serves as a frequent expert witness in litigation matters.</p><p>Carl is a regular columnist for the ABA Bank Compliance magazine. He has authored scores of articles on financial issues and developed testing and support materials for both the ABA’s Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and BAI’s Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP) certifications, and served as subject matter expert for web-based compliance and audit educational testing programs for banking training firms. He is the author of “Internet Banking Manual”, a comprehensive guide to business planning, risk analysis and maintaining a presence for financial institutions on the Internet. For LexisNexis, he also authored “The New RESPA Rule: Navigating New Disclosures” and “The Evolution of Reg. Z: Increased Duties and Responsibilities for Lenders,” among other publications.</p><p>Carl holds a JD and an MBA from the University of Toledo and a BSBA from Bowling Green State University. He is also a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Risk Professional (CRP).</p>
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Asurity Advisors | - |
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Samuel Shaw
<p>Sam currently serves as the DCP Field Supervisor for the New England South Territory. He previously served as a Review Examiner and Senior Compliance Examiner after joining the FDIC in 2008. Sam has led large and complex examinations of multi-state institutions working with State and other Federal banking regulators. He has also developed and conducted regulatory presentations at numerous outreach venues, including national banker and community group sessions. Sam graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Minor in Hispanic Studies. </p>
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FDIC | - |
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Deborah Stephenson
<p>Senior banking executive, former federal regulator, and trusted advisor with more than 30 years of experience across regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and governance. Brings deep regulatory judgment, executive accountability, and board-level credibility to complex, highly regulated banking environments. Known for building practical, sustainable compliance programs, strengthening issue management and remediation disciplines, and producing clear, board-ready reporting. Highly effective at partnering across lines of business to translate regulatory expectations into defensible controls, evidence, and consistent execution.</p>
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Arcsalus Advisors | - |
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Meghan Sutherland
<p>Meghan has held leadership and advisory positions at multiple early-stage start-ups, notably helping StormForge secure Series A funding from Insight Partners in 2019 and serving as an advisor at the Harvard Business Analytics Program since 2022. With over thirteen years of banking and investment experience at institutions like JPMorgan, UBS, and Wells Fargo, she has a deep understanding of the financial industry. Beyond her professional commitments, Meghan is active within her community and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Women's Lunch Place in Boston. Meghan received her B.A. from Boston College and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development.</p>
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FiVerity, Inc | - |