Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum to Convene in San Juan on Nov. 2-3
The sixth edition of the event will bring together banking, insurance and regulatory leaders from Puerto Rico, the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss AI, fintech, compliance and other industry issues.
The short version
- Citybuzz reported the forum will be held at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and will address artificial intelligence, compliance, financial crime, fintech, correspondent banking, captive insurance, AML, sanctions, digital assets and regulation
- According to Portada - El Latino and Noticias Newswire, confirmed speakers include Mónica Rodríguez Villa, commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico, and Suzette Del Valle Lecároz, commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico
- The same sources list U.S. Treasury's Zachary Kessler, AIG's Angelo Colombo, Accelerant's Jeff Radke and investigative journalist Ignacio Gomez as participants
- Hugo Cordova of PRIIA and Eduardo Colón of PRIBA described the event as a key space for networking and strengthening Puerto Rico's role in international finance
Event Details
The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum will hold its sixth edition on November 2 and 3, 2026, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino in San Juan. Citybuzz reported the gathering will bring together executives, regulators and specialists from Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Portada - El Latino and Noticias Newswire reported the agenda will cover high-impact topics for banking and insurance including artificial intelligence, compliance, financial crime, fintech, correspondent banking, captive insurance, anti-money laundering, sanctions, digital assets and regulation.
What the sources posted
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Más que una conferencia, el Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum se ha establecido como un espacio de alto nivel donde tomadores de decisiones y líderes de la industria conectan, intercambian ideas y exploran nuevas oportunidades de colaboración y crecimiento.
Our translation: More than a conference, the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum has established itself as a high-level space where decision-makers and industry leaders connect, exchange ideas and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Noticias Newswire. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
El Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum continúa fortaleciendo la posición de Puerto Rico como centro para bancos y aseguradoras internacionales, mientras crea una plataforma para dialogar sobre innovación, regulación y el futuro de la industria financiera.
Our translation: The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum continues to strengthen Puerto Rico’s position as a center for international banks and insurers, while creating a platform to discuss innovation, regulation and the future of the financial industry.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Noticias Newswire. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Speakers and Participants
Confirmed public and private sector participants include Mónica Rodríguez Villa, commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico; Suzette Del Valle Lecároz, commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico; Zachary Kessler from the U.S. Department of the Treasury; Angelo Colombo, CEO of AIG for Latin America and the Caribbean; Jeff Radke, CEO and co-founder of Accelerant; and investigative journalist Ignacio Gomez. Citybuzz reported these names.
Beyond panel sessions the forum aims to strengthen connections among leaders in banking, insurance, technology, law, consulting, compliance and regulation to foster idea exchange, business development and collaboration opportunities, according to the three sources.
Where the sources differ
All three sources agree on the event dates, location, main topics, listed speakers and the two quoted statements from Hugo Cordova and Eduardo Colón. Citybuzz published the information in English while Portada - El Latino and Noticias Newswire published nearly identical Spanish versions on the same day. The only minor difference is that Citybuzz adds emphasis on networking for sponsors and organizations seeking visibility with a specialized financial audience.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify the exact number of expected attendees, the full list of speakers or panel moderators, ticket prices, or whether the event will be hybrid with virtual participation options. They also do not detail any specific policy announcements or new regulatory initiatives that may be revealed during the forum.
Sources
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- Official Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum reunirá en San Juan
- Reporting Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum to Convene Banking and Insurance Leaders in San Juan
- Reporting Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum reunirá en San Juan a figuras clave de la banca, los seguros y la regulación
- Reporting Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum reunirá en San Juan
How we checked this
Citybuzz, Portada - El Latino and Noticias Newswire all covered the announcement of the sixth Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum organized by PRIIA and PRIBA. The two quoted statements from the association presidents appear in all three reports while the detailed speaker list rests on the shared press release material.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.