26 04, 2023

2023 PBSA Mid-Year Conference Recap

2023-04-26T15:19:21-04:00

Attending industry events is the best way to connect with peers, clients, and new potential partners. The recently concluded PBSA Mid-Year Conference was no exception. One Vital4 team member described the event as a “family reunion,” a testament to the camaraderie among the attendees. It was an opportunity to meet and connect with new people, hear about industry trends, and exchange ideas on how to improve business practices. Apart from the networking opportunities, our team was also [...]

2023 PBSA Mid-Year Conference Recap2023-04-26T15:19:21-04:00
24 04, 2023

TAG Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia 2023

2023-04-24T12:16:53-04:00

TAG Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia 2023 ATLANTA (April 24, 2023) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the 2023 Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. Sponsored by Truist and Leapfrog Services, the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia, also called the “Top 40,” recognize Georgia-based technology companies of all sizes for their contribution to innovation and economic growth within the state of Georgia’s technology sector. Each year, the [...]

TAG Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia 20232023-04-24T12:16:53-04:00
4 04, 2023

Vital4’s Overview of Fintech Meetup’s First in Person Event

2023-04-05T16:53:01-04:00

Vital4 attended the first in-person Fintech Meetup on March 19th-22nd, held at the Aria in Las Vegas. The three-day conference, known as the world's biggest fintech meetings event, deviates from the traditional format of keynote speakers and fireside chats. It instead facilitates over 30,000 meetings among more than 3,000 industry participants. We were pleasantly surprised by the event overall and will strongly consider attending again next year. The first thing we loved about the Fintech meetup [...]

Vital4’s Overview of Fintech Meetup’s First in Person Event2023-04-05T16:53:01-04:00
8 03, 2023

The State of the Background Screening Industry – Webinar Recap

2023-03-08T16:58:14-05:00

On February 28, Vital4’s Co-Founder and President hosted a panel discussion with Background Screening veteran, Bruce Berg of Berg Consulting group and Kristin Stafford, Co-Founder and CEO of Vital4.    The panel started off the conversation with a lookback on 2022 and the trends that emerged in the industry, as well as what to expect in 2023. Some of the trends mentioned in 2022 were automated background checks, blockchain, redaction of birthdates, drug screening, and ongoing monitoring. [...]

The State of the Background Screening Industry – Webinar Recap2023-03-08T16:58:14-05:00
15 02, 2023

Technology Association of Georgia Announces Finalists for 2023 TAG Technology Awards

2023-02-15T09:42:05-05:00

Technology Association of Georgia Announces Finalists for 2023 TAG Technology Awards ATLANTA (Feb. 14, 2023) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced the finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards, presented by EarthLink. As TAG’s preeminent award program, the TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia. Each year, a select group of 24 industry technology leaders seeks out the best and brightest Georgia technology leaders and companies. The applicants describe [...]

Technology Association of Georgia Announces Finalists for 2023 TAG Technology Awards2023-02-15T09:42:05-05:00
3 11, 2022

Money 20/20 Las Vegas Recap

2022-11-08T15:47:12-05:00

This year’s Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas was buzzing with energy that exceeded our expectations. There were many hot topics over the course of 4 days, but Embedded Finance was by far the talk of the show.   One major example of the digitation of Fintech is Embedded Finance. Embedded Finance is when non-financial companies offer financial products and services that are typically provided by financial service companies. Some examples of Embedded Finance are payment services [...]

Money 20/20 Las Vegas Recap2022-11-08T15:47:12-05:00
1 11, 2022

2022 ACAMS Las Vegas Recap

2022-11-03T09:59:55-04:00

Vital4’s team had a wonderful time in Las Vegas at ACAMS 2022! We spent quality time with our partners, had insightful conversations, and met many new friends along the way. As always, we would like to share some highlights from our experience.   During the show, attendees delved into top-of-mind topics such as the continued expansive sanctions following Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and the importance of financial institutions evolving with tech trends and criminal activity.   The [...]

2022 ACAMS Las Vegas Recap2022-11-03T09:59:55-04:00
21 09, 2022

2022 PBSA Annual Conference Recap

2022-09-22T11:10:08-04:00

I have attended over a dozen PBSA conferences over the years, but this might just be the best one yet! With a total of 874 attendees from around the globe, there was a great turn out in Denver. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones, and the mountain scenery from the Gaylord wasn’t too bad either.   Dressed in Vital4 branded Patagonia vests, the Vital4 team was moving and shaking all over the [...]

2022 PBSA Annual Conference Recap2022-09-22T11:10:08-04:00
10 08, 2022

Why Go Beyond OFAC? – Webinar Recap

2022-08-10T13:30:08-04:00

In July, Vital4 Co-Founder and President Amy Barbieri hosted a webinar with Banco do Brasil Americas SVP BSA/AML OFAC Officer Martin Jaundoo and Vital4 Director of Business Development Tom Cecola to discuss the importance of going beyond OFAC and best practices to enhance your compliance program. During the webinar, BSA/AML OFAC officer Martin Jaundoo shared insight from his 18 years of experience working with financial institutions and highlighted his organization’s preemptive steps to ensuring global compliance [...]

Why Go Beyond OFAC? – Webinar Recap2022-08-10T13:30:08-04:00
12 07, 2022

AML/KYC for CRAs – Webinar Recap

2022-07-12T13:54:59-04:00

Last month's webinar focused on the importance of AML/KYC to background screening and why CRAs, in particular, should focus on it.  Panelists Amy Barbieri, Kym Kurey, and Kristin Stafford covered a variety of the industry's latest trends, ranging from crypto to compliance and the importance of integrated monitoring services. Here are a few key takeaways from the webinar.  Digital transformation is an industry-wide hot topic and is being implemented into many screening processes. Whether it be [...]

AML/KYC for CRAs – Webinar Recap2022-07-12T13:54:59-04:00
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