15 11, 2023

Navigating the New FinCEN Reporting Requirement: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know

2023-11-16T11:56:12-05:00

As we usher in the new year, U.S. businesses are bracing themselves for a significant shift in regulatory requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will enforce the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), compelling most U.S. companies to report ownership information. This marks a pivotal moment in the fight against tax fraud, terrorism, and money laundering, with implications that extend to businesses of all sizes, including clients served by Vital4.  Understanding the [...]

Navigating the New FinCEN Reporting Requirement: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know2023-11-16T11:56:12-05:00
2 11, 2023

Money2020 Vegas Conference Recap: Embracing Innovation and Addressing Geopolitical Influence

2023-11-02T12:42:19-04:00

The Money2020 Vegas conference, a highlight on the fintech calendar, brought together an impressive array of industry experts, partners, future collaborators, and investors in a dynamic environment. The event, known for its exciting mix of insightful sessions and vibrant networking opportunities, once again didn't disappoint. Here's a recap of the key takeaways and topics that dominated the discussions at Money2020.  AI & Machine Learning: Transforming the FinTech Landscape  AI and Machine Learning took center stage, as expected, [...]

Money2020 Vegas Conference Recap: Embracing Innovation and Addressing Geopolitical Influence2023-11-02T12:42:19-04:00
1 11, 2023

Vital4 Founders Featured on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Power 10 Fintech: Leaders You Should Know

2023-11-01T16:31:45-04:00

In the inaugural edition of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Power 10 Fintech: Leaders You Should Know list, an array of forward-thinking fintech experts who are driving innovation and proactively leading in their field are highlighted. These distinguished individuals were singled out by journalists, editors, and fintech advisors within Atlanta's thriving fintech community. We're so excited our founders, Kristin Stafford and Amy Barbieri, were named amongst some of the most innovative leaders in the Atlanta fintech ecosystem, [...]

Vital4 Founders Featured on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Power 10 Fintech: Leaders You Should Know2023-11-01T16:31:45-04:00
11 10, 2023

Navigating the Uncharted Waters: A Recap of the ACAMS Vegas Conference on Financial Crime Compliance

2023-10-11T10:33:18-04:00

Financial crime is a daunting and ever-evolving challenge in today's world. During the ACAMS Vegas 2023 Conference, one common theme stood out: nervousness and skepticism among many attendees about the power of artificial intelligence in this field. While the majority of companies initially showed little interest in AI-driven investigations, the event shed light on the critical role AI can play in combating financial crime.  The Fear of the Unknown  The conference kicked off with a surprising [...]

Navigating the Uncharted Waters: A Recap of the ACAMS Vegas Conference on Financial Crime Compliance2023-10-11T10:33:18-04:00
21 09, 2023

A Spectacular 20th Anniversary Gala and More: Our Experience at the PBSA Annual Conference

2023-09-22T16:22:31-04:00

HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY PBSA!  Last week, we had the privilege of attending the 20th Anniversary gala of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) conference, held at the massive Gaylord hotel in Grapevine, TX, which felt like a city within itself. Some of us were lucky enough to get an "upgraded" balcony room, with fabulous views of “the city”, and we couldn't help but chuckle at our good fortune.  The gala itself included attendees, past chairs of [...]

A Spectacular 20th Anniversary Gala and More: Our Experience at the PBSA Annual Conference2023-09-22T16:22:31-04:00
21 06, 2023

Money 20/20 EU 2023 Recap

2023-06-21T16:01:47-04:00

Highlights and Insights from Money 20/20 Europe: Uniting the Global Finance Community  The recent gathering of Money 20/20 Europe, held in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, drew an impressive crowd, with over 8,000 attendees representing more than 90 countries. This three-day event proved to be a hub of knowledge exchange, networking, and groundbreaking discussions shaping the future of the financial industry. Today, we bring you the most memorable takeaways and insights from this influential conference.  AI [...]

Money 20/20 EU 2023 Recap2023-06-21T16:01:47-04:00
24 05, 2023

ACAMS Hollywood Conference 2023 Recap

2023-05-25T12:12:22-04:00

Another one for the books! ACAMS Hollywood 2023 was a success for the Vital4 team as we learned a lot about the latest (and ever-changing) regulatory trends and ongoing financial crime risks we are faced with every day. The conference kicked off with Monday’s opening party with beautiful weather and an equally beautiful location overlooking the ocean. There was plenty of good networking, drinks, music and Pallela for all.   Opening Panel  Tuesday morning the opening panel discussion [...]

ACAMS Hollywood Conference 2023 Recap2023-05-25T12:12:22-04:00
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
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

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