COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance Podcast

The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences...

Description The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world...

The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down for part 2 of a discussion with my special guest Kristina Sacco about building a strong culture of compliance.  In this episode, Kristina shares some additional bits of wisdom and best practices for making sure that everyone understands the importance of compliance. Topics include: The important task of training and continuing education of yourself...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down with my special guest Kristina Socco to talk about what it takes to build a strong culture of compliance.  Kristina shares some of her thoughts and best practices for getting everyone on board to partner together to make sure that the lines of communication are open and that everyone feels like they have some ownership in the process. Discussion to...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 2 of a conversation between Eric Goldberg, Partner at Akerman LLP, Catherine Brennan, Partner at Hudson Cook LLP, and Rhonda McGill, PerformLine’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing as they discuss the impact of recent regulatory activities on marketing compliance. They discuss: The implications of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron Doc...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 1 of a conversation between Eric Goldberg, Partner at Akerman LLP, Catherine Brennan, Partner at Hudson Cook LLP, and Rhonda McGill, PerformLine’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing as they discuss the impact of recent regulatory activities on marketing compliance. They discuss: How recent CFPB rulings are redefining Earned Wage Access (EWA) and Buy Now, Pay...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down with my co-host Rhonda to debrief on our recent banking industry compliance roundtable and highlight key themes and takeaways from the event. Discussion points include: Social media compliance for mortgage and loan officers Insights on the compliance review process of marketing materials Best practices for bank-fintech partnerships and marketing co...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, we’re joined by Sandhya Brown, Assistant Director in the Division of Financial Practices at the Federal Trade Commission as she shares her perspective on what the Commission has been up to and what financial service providers should keep in mind in terms of compliance and consumer protection. Discussion points include: The two-sided risks of AI for compliance...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 2 of a discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s SVP of Sales, Jonathan Pompan, Partner at Venable LLP, and Brian Serafin, Counsel at Weiner Brodsky Kider, as they take a deep dive into recent regulatory activity around UDAAP and deceptive advertising and best practices for getting ahead of risk. They discuss: Problematic terms in marketing materials, su...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 1 of a discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s SVP of Sales, Jonathan Pompan, Partner at Venable LLP, and Brian Serafin, Counsel at Weiner Brodsky Kider, as they take a deep dive into recent regulatory activity around UDAAP and deceptive advertising and best practices for getting ahead of risk. They discuss: Recent activity from the CFPB and FTC around...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sit down with my co-host Rhonda McGill to discuss the latest trends and challenges shaping the mortgage compliance landscape, drawing from our most recent mortgage industry roundtable with compliance leaders. We’ll cover: State licensing disclosures in marketing and advertising materials Compliance considerations for QR codes that point consumers to loan in...

2023 was a year of increased regulatory scrutiny for bank-fintech partnerships. This, coupled with a challenging macroeconomic environment and an election year, means there’s a lot on the horizon for the compliance space for the industry in 2024. In this podcast, we’re joined by industry experts Elizabeth Gorz, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Legislative Affairs at American Fintech Council, a...

COMPLY is turning 2! To celebrate, we have pulled together a compilation of some of our favorite moments from the last couple of years so that we could highlight some of the many great speakers that we have had on the show. In today’s podcast, our guests will share their insights on the following: How taking a look at past enforcement actions can help you shore up your compliance program. What the...

Fintech Meetup provides an opportunity for the fintech industry to connect and collaborate to shape the future of fintech. PerformLine and FS Vector were both in attendance and had a birds-eye view of this event and were able to glean some great takeaways for us to share with our listeners. In today’s COMPLY Podcast episode, I am joined by Ethan Singleton, Principal at FS Vector, and Alex Morris,...

Each year, PerformLine conducts a survey of marketing compliance professionals throughout the consumer finance industry to provide insights into the current state of marketing compliance in various organizations, their challenges, and future expectations. It aims to help organizations benchmark their compliance practices and identify areas for improvement. In this sneak peek, we discuss: Key data...

There has been a shift in how regulators are approaching regulation of BaaS and FinTech’s.  As enforcement actions continue to increase, having a well prepared compliance program in place is important now more than ever. In today’s COMPLY Podcast episode, I am joined by Ethan Singleton, Principal at FS Vector where we will chat about: Regulation in a new age of fintechs How banks and fintechs can...

In today's dynamic compliance landscape, marketing compliance remains an overlooked realm within banks and fintechs. The potential solution? Increased collaboration and representation at industry conferences, along with more fintech participation. In this COMPLY Podcast episode, I'm joined by Alex Morris, Senior Account Executive at PerformLine, where we chat about: The need for more mar...

2024 is already shaping up to be an unprecedented year that will continue to be filled with regulatory and compliance pressures including increased rulemaking, examinations and enforcement. As we enter what is sure to be yet another busy year in the regulatory space, regulators are gearing up to ensure that consumer protection continues to be the focus of their ever-growing agenda. Today's ep...

Facing another record-breaking year of consumer complaints in 2023, the consumer finance industry faces a pivotal crossroads. This surge, along with intensified rulemaking and enforcement activities from the CFPB, signals unprecedented regulatory and compliance pressures. Today's episode is part one of a discussion featuring CFPB alumni Gary Stein and Melissa Baal Guidorizzi, where they discu...

If you missed our session at Money20/20 this year on T he New Era of Banking Efficiencies , you’re in luck. Today’s episode is the second part of that discussion featuring PerformLine’s CEO and Founder Alex Baydin, Harsha Ragunath, Head of Product Compliance at Stripe, and Babette Reynolds, Head of the Enterprise Compliance Program Office at Truist. During today’s episode, they discuss: The prevai...

If you missed our session at Money20/20 this year on The New Era of Banking Efficiencies , you’re in luck. Today’s episode is the first part of that discussion featuring PerformLine’s CEO and Founder Alex Baydin, Harsha Ragunath, Head of Product Compliance at Stripe, and Babette Reynolds, Head of the Enterprise Compliance Program Office at Truist. During today’s episode, they discuss: The role of...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part three of a discussion between Rhonda McGill, PerformLine's Senior Director of Client Success, and Kimberly Monty Holzel and Courtney Hayden from Goodwin as they take a deep dive into recent marketing compliance enforcement actions and share their advice for getting ahead of regulatory scrutiny. Listen as they discuss: Why public CFPB enforcement actions are...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 2 of a discussion between Rhonda McGill, PerformLine's Senior Director of Client Success, and Kimberly Monty Holzel and Courtney Hayden from Goodwin as they take a deep dive into recent marketing compliance enforcement actions and share their advice for getting ahead of regulatory scrutiny. Listen as they discuss: What dark patterns are and some examples A...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part one of a discussion between Rhonda McGill, PerformLine's Senior Director of Client Success, and Kimberly Monty Holzel and Courtney Hayden from Goodwin, as they take a deep dive into recent marketing compliance enforcement actions and share their advice for getting ahead of regulatory scrutiny. Listen as they discuss several enforcement actions and trends, i...