Bank compliance professionals from throughout the region gathered in Park City on Oct. 28-30 for the 2025 Fall Compliance Conference, a three-day event that showcased the breadth and depth of today’s rapidly evolving compliance landscape.

The conference opened with a high-level look at the post-election regulatory environment, setting the tone for discussions on the shifts, challenges and strategic adjustments banks may face in the coming year. Early sessions also underscored how closely compliance now aligns with information security and privacy programs, reflecting the increasingly interconnected nature of risk.

A hallmark of the conference was its breakout sessions on days one and two, giving attendees the opportunity to tailor their learning. Topics ranged from flood compliance, mortgage hot topics and Section 1071 to cyber-enabled fraud, third-party risk and emerging trends in point-of-sale financing — ensuring participants could choose the subjects most relevant to their institutions.

Day two also featured a forward-looking discussion on the growing importance of standards in bank-fintech partnerships, followed by an economic update from Robert Spendlove. The day wrapped up with topical networking stations, where professionals engaged in candid conversations about shared challenges, creative solutions and lessons learned across institutions.

The final day brought together state and federal regulators for a panel that offered transparency, perspective and practical guidance. Afternoon sessions then turned toward some of the timeliest issues facing compliance teams today: the use of AI in banking, shifting enforcement and litigation trends, fair lending considerations, and the continually evolving UDAP/UDAAP landscape.

Across all three days, participants gained not only a broader understanding of emerging risks and responsibilities but also a strengthened network of peers committed to navigating compliance with clarity, collaboration and shared purpose.