Temenos & CAFC Webinar Part 2: AI in Compliance, What Regulators Expect and Where Banks Must Be Careful
AI holds enormous promise, but in a regulated environment, how you use it matters just as much as what it can do.
What you will take away
- A grounded understanding of the regulatory mindset.
- Frameworks to evaluate AI use cases responsibly.
- Guidance on balancing innovation with compliance obligations.
- Best practices for governance, risk, and trust.
Overview
What this webinar is
A Coalition Against Financial Crime webinar with Temenos on what regulators expect when banks use AI in compliance, and where they must be careful. Finding the balance between innovation, control, and trust.
AI holds enormous promise, but in a regulated environment, how you use it matters just as much as what it can do. Regulators are paying close attention, particularly when AI is used in high-stakes decision-making.
This session focuses on what regulators are really looking for, and how banks can innovate responsibly without increasing risk.
We will discuss:
- How regulators are approaching AI in banking today
- Where innovation is being encouraged, and where caution is required
- The importance of explainability, transparency, and accountability
- How regulatory expectations are converging across the US, UK, and Europe
- The risks of black box models in compliance decisions
- Governance expectations around models and controls
- Practical ways to introduce AI into sensitive workflows
- Why human oversight and auditability remain critical
Audience
Who it is for
If your bank is introducing AI into compliance work, or preparing for regulatory scrutiny of it, this conversation is for you.
You should watch if you are
- A compliance or risk leader at a bank
- Responsible for model governance or controls
- Evaluating AI for sensitive compliance workflows
- Preparing for regulatory scrutiny of AI use
What this panel covers
- How regulators approach AI in banking today
- Where innovation is encouraged and where caution is required
- Explainability, transparency and accountability
- Converging expectations across the US, UK and Europe
- Black box model risk, governance and controls
- Human oversight and auditability
Themes
Key focus areas
Contents
What we will discuss
The questions the panel works through on what regulators expect from AI in compliance.
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How regulators approach AI
How regulators are approaching AI in banking today.
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Innovation versus caution
Where innovation is being encouraged, and where caution is required.
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Explainability and accountability
The importance of explainability, transparency, and accountability.
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Converging expectations
How regulatory expectations are converging across the US, UK, and Europe.
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Black box risk
The risks of black box models in compliance decisions.
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Governance of models and controls
Governance expectations around models and controls.
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AI in sensitive workflows
Practical ways to introduce AI into sensitive workflows.
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Human oversight and auditability
Why human oversight and auditability remain critical.
Speakers
Who you will hear from
Select any speaker for their full biography.
John Calderon
Founder and Chair, Coalition Against Financial Crime (Moderator)
John Calderon is a financial crime, AI governance, and regulatory compliance executive with over 15 years of experience across banking, fintech, and financial services. A former Chief Compliance Officer and three-time BSA Officer, he has led financial crime compliance programs, regulatory remediation initiatives, and technology transformations involving AI-driven transaction monitoring and automation. As Founder and Chair of the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC), John advances collaboration among financial institutions, regulators, law enforcement, and technology providers. He also serves as an adjunct professor at National Louis University, teaching graduate business courses.
Victor Salazar
Director, AML Compliance Testing at Mizuho Americas
Victor Salazar is a financial crime compliance professional with more than 15 years of experience in banking, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. As Director of AML Compliance Testing at Mizuho Americas, he focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of anti-money laundering controls, identifying compliance risks, and strengthening regulatory adherence. His career includes financial crime risk assurance and compliance roles at HSBC, as well as banking experience at JPMorgan Chase. Victor brings a practical perspective on transaction monitoring, compliance testing, emerging technologies, and the governance and oversight of AI-driven financial crime solutions.
Yannis Perrakis
Head of AI & Product, Temenos
Yannis Perrakis is an AI and product innovation leader specializing in enterprise transformation, financial technology, and the practical adoption of artificial intelligence in banking. His professional background includes senior innovation and product leadership roles at Moody's Analytics and bp, along with experience in financial services advisory at Ernst & Young. At Temenos, he focuses on advancing AI-enabled banking capabilities, including responsible AI adoption, intelligent automation, and emerging applications across payments and financial services.
Adam Gable
Senior Product Director, Temenos
Adam Gable is a banking technology executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning financial services, banking software, and product development. At Temenos, he leads product strategy and development across financial crime, treasury, and financial risk management solutions. Having worked in both international banking and financial technology, Adam brings extensive experience in developing compliance solutions that help institutions strengthen financial crime detection, manage regulatory risk, and improve operational efficiency. His work increasingly focuses on AI-driven automation and its application to sanctions screening and financial crime compliance.
Mike Jones
Chief Compliance Officer and Partner, SRA Consulting
Mike Jones is a regulatory compliance and financial crime executive with more than 25 years of experience advising banks, fintech companies, and financial services organizations. As Chief Compliance Officer and Partner at SRA Consulting, he leads initiatives involving BSA/AML, sanctions, fraud, consumer protection, regulatory remediation, and compliance transformation. His background includes serving as Chief Compliance Officer at a fintech lender and working as a management consultant with Deloitte. Mike advises boards and executive management on regulatory expectations, examination readiness, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds an MBA from Duke University.
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Registration
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Logistics
Webinar details
Release
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Venue and organiser
- Online
- Coalition Against Financial Crime
- info@cafc.org