In this episode of Banking on Information, Rutger van Faassen interviews Faraz Rana, founder and CEO of Affinity, discussing the importance of human elements in compliance, innovative solutions for compliance training, and the future of banking as it becomes more technology-driven. Faraz emphasizes the need for compliance to be relevant and engaging for employees, and how Affinity aims to solve compliance issues through customizable training and AI tools. The conversation also explores the future landscape of banking and compliance, highlighting the necessity for organizations to adapt to technological advancements.

Keywords: compliance, fintech, technology, training, risk management, AI, banking, innovation, employee engagement, Affinity

Takeaways

• Every organization is made up of people.
• Compliance is often a human problem.
• Small mistakes can lead to significant issues.
• Training should be relevant to employees' roles.
• Compliance training needs to be engaging.
• Affinity aims to solve compliance issues with technology.
• The future of banking is tech-driven.
• Every bank will become a fintech.
• AI will play a crucial role in compliance.
• Organizations must be curious about technology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Affinity and Faraz Rana

02:11 The Human Element in Compliance

06:49 Innovative Compliance Training Solutions

10:53 The Future of Banking and Compliance

14:40 Preparing for a Tech-Driven Future