The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum will convene its sixth edition on November 2 and 3, 2026, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino in San Juan, bringing together executives, regulators, and specialists from Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean to confront the forces redefining the financial industry. The event matters because it signals Puerto Rico's deliberate effort to cement its role as a crossroads for international banking and insurance at a time when technological disruption and regulatory scrutiny are intensifying across the hemisphere.
The agenda is built around the most consequential issues facing financial institutions today: artificial intelligence, compliance, financial crime, fintech, correspondent banking, captive insurance, anti-money laundering and sanctions, digital assets, and regulation. These topics are not abstract; they reflect the operational and strategic challenges that banks and insurers must navigate as they modernize systems, manage cross-border risk, and respond to evolving supervisory expectations. The presence of high-profile public and private sector figures underscores the forum's weight. Speakers 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; and Jeff Radke, CEO and co-founder of Accelerant. Investigative journalist Ignacio Gomez, known for his work on corruption and financial crimes, will also participate, adding a critical lens on integrity and enforcement.
Beyond the content sessions, the forum is designed to strengthen connections among leaders in banking, insurance, technology, law firms, consulting, compliance, and regulation. It creates a space for idea exchange, business development, and new collaboration opportunities—an increasingly vital function as financial institutions seek partners to navigate complexity and scale. “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,” said Hugo Cordova, president of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA). Eduardo Colón, president of the Puerto Rico International Banks Association (PRIBA), added, “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 implications extend beyond the two-day event. By hosting a forum that draws regulators and executives from multiple jurisdictions, Puerto Rico is positioning itself as a serious venue for financial services dialogue—one that can attract investment, talent, and international institutions seeking a stable, well-regulated environment. For sponsors and organizations, the event offers visibility and networking with a specialized financial audience. For the broader industry, it represents a chance to shape the conversation on how regulation and innovation can coexist. For information, agenda, and registration, visit www.financialservicesforumpr.com. The forum is organized by PRIIA and PRIBA, and as reported by NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE, it continues to consolidate itself as a meeting point for leaders in international banking, insurance, and financial services in Puerto Rico.
