Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is a full-service financial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and Virgin Islands. Popular, Inc. is the largest banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico, and in the United States Popular, Inc.

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    Lindsay Aranha is a financial services professional with several years' experience in sales and business development at regional and national banks, the General Electric Co. and American Express.With extensive knowledge of the payments ecosystem for retail and commercial customers, Aranha recently transitioned to a marketing focus, consulting to small businesses on integrating and implementing electronic payment options.Aranha resides near San Francisco, Calif. and serves on the board of directors for the Bay Area Wine Project and several non-profit leadership councils.

    October 21
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    Simon Gamble is co-founder and president, North America, of Mako Networks, a network management company that specializes in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance. He is responsible for leading development of the North American market including new sales channels and partners.Simon has seen Mako Networks grow from a startup in 2000 through to an international business that has made regular appearances on Deloitte�s fastest-growing companies index. He brings extensive experience in IT and networking for Internet Service Providers, telcos and the high-tech sector.Simon is a subject matter expert in PCI DSS compliance, card fraud and security, presenting at conferences as a Mako Networks representative. His commentary regularly appears in print and online in news stories related to security issues.

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    Stuart K. Pratt is President and CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association, a trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C. CDIA members provide businesses with the data and analytical tools necessary to manage risk. They help ensure fair and safe transactions for consumers and competition. These data expand consumers� access to a market which is innovative and focused on their needs. Pratt has advised U.S. presidential and gubernatorial task forces on the importance of the free flow of information to the U.S. economy and testifies regularly before Congress. While focused primarily on US policy, he has served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding European Union-U.S. trade negotiation and has counseled private and government entities overseas on responsible uses of consumer data. He serves as the U.S. representative to an international committee focused on credit reporting in developing economies sponsored by the World Bank and IFC. Mr. Pratt has served as a guest lecturer at both Georgetown University�s school of law and McDonough School of Business. He serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce�s Committee of 100 and the Advisory Council for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. He received his Bachelor�s Degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC., and conducted his graduate studies in business at the University of Maryland, University College.

  • Steve has been with FCBS since 1999 when he started his career as a front-line collector. He has since progressed through multiple management positions within the firm and is currently Senior Director of Business Development. He is a veteran of the ARM space with deep experience in the practical application of best practices in both process and technology in driving better operational results across all areas of the collections process. In his current role he is the primary liaison to the industry for business development, compliance and other industry matters, Steve is a great proponent of utilizing powerful analytics tools to drive world-class results.