Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum Returns as Premier Caribbean Gathering for Banking and Insurance Leaders

The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum has officially opened registration for its sixth edition, set to take place on November 2–3, 2026, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. Recognized as one of the Caribbean's leading gatherings focused on international banking and insurance, the Forum brings together senior executives, regulators, institutional investors, insurers, international banks, compliance leaders, legal experts, and government officials from Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Over its previous editions, the event has grown steadily, reinforcing its position as a premier platform for industry dialogue, collaboration, and business development in the region.

The 2026 edition will expand its international reach with speakers and high-level discussions centered on evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the future of financial services. Key topics will include artificial intelligence in insurance and financial crime compliance, fintech and Banking-as-a-Service, correspondent banking, captive insurance, AML and sanctions, digital assets, regulatory and law enforcement priorities, and investment strategies. The program features a distinguished roster of speakers, including Mónica Rodríguez, Commissioner of Financial Institutions; Suzette del Valle, Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico; Angelo Colombo of AIG; David White of Morgan White Group; Jeff Radke of Accelerant; Zahira Rodríguez Gonzalvo of Popular; Scott Kosnoff of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Osho Jha of Arbol Inc.; Christina Kindstedt of Advantage Insurance Management; Oscar Angarita of Kredit Plus; Rubén Gely of IICG; Antonio Ramírez of McConnell Valdés; Alberto Pagan of Certus Income; and Gregory Cobb of SAGE.

The program will also bring together leaders from across the banking, fintech, regulatory, and compliance sectors, including Stephanie L. Connor of Holland and Knight, Christian Ford of DLA Piper; Zachary Kessler of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Rebecca “Becky” Schauer of Blue Ridge Bank; Jason Chorlins of Kaufman Rossin; Fabio Garcia of Payblr; Eduardo Solorzano of Amerant Bank; Tony Borrayo of One Forty; Kyle Clark of Anchorage Bank; Jimmy Grace, former Compliance Officer of TD Bank; Francisco Tony Navarro of RED Ventures; Eric Bloom of Banco San Juan Internacional; Jarryd E. Anderson of Ropes & Gray LLP; and Carl Fornaris of Winston & Strawn. The program will also address emerging issues surrounding digital assets, financial crime, and enforcement, with speakers including James Lee of Chainalysis; Roderick Schwarz of CSMB; Dustin Palmer of Anchorage Digital Bank; Dennis Lormel of DML Associates; and Sonia Torres of DLA Piper.

The Forum will feature keynote speaker Ignacio Gomez, an award-winning investigative journalist who has exposed corruption, financial crime, and corporate misconduct across borders. “More than a conference, the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum has established itself as a high-level networking destination where decision-makers and influential leaders connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth,” said Hugo Cordova, President of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA). “The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum continues to strengthen Puerto Rico’s position as a hub for international banks and insurers, while creating a platform for dialogue around innovation, regulation, and the future of the financial industry,” expressed Eduardo Colón, President of the Puerto Rico International Banks Association (PRIBA).

This year’s edition will also provide sponsors and participating organizations with direct access to a highly specialized and influential audience, offering valuable opportunities for brand visibility, strategic engagement, and relationship-building within the financial services sector. Organizers encourage financial institutions, insurance companies, law firms, accounting firms, technology providers, and related organizations to secure their participation early as additional speakers, featured sessions, and announcements will be unveiled in the coming weeks. For more information and registration, visit www.financialservicesforumpr.com.