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Bank Board Forum 2026

September 20, 2026 at 4:15 pm - September 23, 2026 at 11:15 am

JW Marriott - Austin, TX

Join SolomonEdwards at Bank Director’s 2026 Bank Board Forum in Austin, where banking leaders gather to discuss governance, risk, compliance and growth. Don’t miss our featured session with Jon Glass and Meredith Rousseau on the future of AML oversight and effectiveness-based governance.
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SolomonEdwards is proud to participate in Bank Director’s 2026 Bank Board Forum, one of the banking industry’s premier events for directors and executive leaders. The forum brings together board members, CEOs, risk leaders and industry experts to explore the evolving challenges shaping governance, compliance, technology, strategy and growth.

We look forward to connecting with banking leaders throughout the forum and discussing strategies for managing risk, strengthening compliance and preparing for what’s next.

 

 

Our Featured Session

 

Checklists Are Dead: Why Bank Boards Must Prove AML Effectiveness in 2026

Monday, Sept. 21 | 2:30 – 3:10pm

 

This session equips bank boards with a clear understanding of the shift from checklist BSA/AML compliance to effectiveness‑based governance. We explore FinCEN’s proposed AML effectiveness rule, evolving regulatory expectations, and how boards should oversee AML risk assessments, technology, resources and measurable program effectiveness in 2026 and beyond.

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Meredith Rousseau
Meredith Rousseau

Senior Vice President, Banking & Financial Services

Jon Glass
Jon Glass

Partner, Financial Crimes Advisory

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