Everything in the compliance world seems to be changing in 2025. No one really knows what will happen, but regulatory examinations are not going away anytime soon. In fact, there is an argument that the enforcement environment will be more difficult to predict with so many personnel and policy changes at the agencies.

This session is ideal for anyone in the institution who has any role to play in the regulatory examination process, including (but not limited to) compliance professionals, attorneys, auditors, managers, executive management, and even board members.

• Examiner focus in 2025 – primary issues to address
• Importance of examination procedures
• Best practices for a successful exam, whatever it is
• Understanding the examination process
• Pre-exam planning
• The importance of communication
• Be prepared – what does this mean?
• Know your position and don’t be afraid to stand your ground
• Addressing issues and problems – making commitments
• Sharing examination results
• Post-exam activities – audit, action plans, reviews
• Compliance vs. Legal vs. Audit
• Types of enforcement actions
• If it’s not in writing, you didn’t do it!