This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 1 of a discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s CRO, Ed Vincent, CEO of Lumio, Kunal Datta, Head of Product at Unit21, and Anna Fridman, Co-Founder of Spring Labs, as they take a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on RegTech, exploring how AI-driven solutions are redefining compliance strategies for financial institutions.

This episode highlights:

• RegTechs are evolving to meet rising compliance expectations, offering faster and smarter AI-driven compliance solutions.
• Financial institutions are adopting proactive, data-driven strategies to strengthen marketing compliance and stay ahead of risk.
• AI and automation are transforming scale by boosting efficiency and enabling smarter risk management.

Show Notes:

• Connect with John Zanzarella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnzanzarella/
• Subscribe to PerformLine to stay connected to resources and updates: https://lp.performline.com/subscribe-to-performline

About COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance Podcast

The state of marketing compliance and regulation is evolving faster than ever. On the COMPLY Podcast, we sit down with the biggest names in marketing, compliance, regulations, and innovation as they share their playbooks to help you take your compliance practice to the next level.

In this episode of COMPLY, host Rhonda McGill sits down with Leon Hoppe, digital media lead at WebSeeds and founder of KickAds Brand Marketing, to discuss how the intersection of marketing and compliance has evolved over the past two decades. Leon shares how a six-figure demand letter early in his career reshaped his view on compliance—turning what was once an afterthought into a foundational business practice.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Starting compliance early to make compliance part of your marketing culture—not a reaction to a violation.
• Owning your affiliates’ actions because brands are responsible for what partners send on their behalf; visibility and monitoring tools are non-negotiable.
• Leveraging technology wisely by using tools like LashBack, and AI-driven creative testing to detect risks and improve deliverability.
• Staying adaptable because algorithm shifts, privacy updates, and email deliverability changes require constant learning and adjustment.
• Human oversight still matters, even with AI, compliance teams must verify that generated content aligns with legal and ethical standards.
• Think long-term by treating compliance like an insurance policy—protecting brand reputation and ensuring sustainable growth.

Show Notes

• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/
• Check out Leon’s Compliance Superhero story: https://performline.com/blog-post/compliance-superhero-leon-hoppe/
• Subscribe to PerformLine to stay connected to resources and updates: https://lp.performline.com/subscribe-to-performline

While federal regulators may be pulling back, the scrutiny on consumer protection is only growing. Join Rhonda McGill, Sr. Director of Customer Marketing here at PerformLine, as she continues her discussion with Venable Attorneys Ellen Berge and Jonathan Pompan, who offer insights on the shifts occurring at the federal level and the states are filling in the gaps, along with their emphasis on the reality that although priorities may have shifted, the risk has not gone away.

In the final episode of this two-part series, we will discuss:

• Diffusing the buzz around deregulation and building a durable compliance program
• Examples of proactive compliance opening the door for innovation
• The compliance ROI and making the business case for trust, protection, and growth
• Navigating risks with third-party partnerships
• Advertising and disclosure enforcement trends

Show Notes:

• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/
• Connect with Ellen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etberge/
• Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-pompan-43535935/
• Listen to Part 1: https://performline.com/blog-post/episode-70-beyond-deregulation-addressing-pt-1/
• Beyond Deregulation: Addressing Current Marketing Compliance Risks: https://comply.performline.com/webinar/beyond-deregulation
• Subscribe to PerformLine to stay connected to resources and updates: https://lp.performline.com/subscribe-to-performline

While federal regulators may be pulling back, the scrutiny on consumer protection is only growing. Join Rhonda McGill, Sr. Director of Customer Marketing here at PerformLine as she dives in on this subject with attorney’s Ellen Berge and Jonathan Pompan both of Venable and they share their insights on how shifts at the federal and state levels, coupled with rising enforcement, are reshaping the risk landscape.

In this two part series, we will discuss:

• What shifting state and federal priorities mean for your strategy
• Auto-renewals, subscriptions, and the rise in complaints
• Third-party risk and the most underestimated risks in these relationships
• Being proactive with compliance by driving innovation in a deregulatory climate
• The compliance ROI and making the business case for trust, protection, and growth

Show Notes:

• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/
• Connect with Ellen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etberge/
• Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-pompan-43535935/
• Beyond Deregulation: Addressing Current Marketing Compliance Risks: https://comply.performline.com/webinar/beyond-deregulation
• Subscribe to PerformLine to stay connected to resources and updates: https://lp.performline.com/subscribe-to-performline

Christina Tetrault, Deputy Commissioner at California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), offers a candid, practical look into the regulatory realities shaping today’s financial collaborations.

Drawing from real-world enforcement actions and firsthand experience, Christina outlines the common missteps that can derail even the most promising partnerships—and what organizations must do to stay on course. Her message is clear: compliance isn’t a checkbox or a one-sided burden—it’s a shared responsibility across the entire ecosystem.

Whether you're scaling a fintech startup, leading risk at a traditional bank, or exploring the future of financial innovation, this episode delivers a clear roadmap for building partnerships that are not only groundbreaking—but built to last.

Christina offers insights on

• How to build a resilient culture of compliance from the inside out
• Modern tools and strategies for staying ahead of regulatory expectations
• Why proactive engagement with regulators is key to long-term success
• Lessons from recent enforcement actions—and how to avoid similar mistakes

Show Notes

• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/
• For more info on California DFPI’s weekly office hours: https://dfpi.ca.gov/about/dfpi-divisions-and-offices/office-of-financial-technology-innovation/
• Subscribe to PerformLine for resources and updates: https://lp.performline.com/subscribe-to-performline

In a compliance world that demands precision and transparency, PerformLine understands the importance of balancing innovation with an organization’s specific risk posture. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Wilmore, Chief Operating Officer, and Bogdan Arsenie, Chief Technology Officer at PerformLine, to explore how the company is thoughtfully deploying AI—without getting caught up in the hype.

Together, Paul and Bogdan break down how PerformLine’s dual approach to AI is empowering compliance teams with transparency, control, and cutting-edge innovation.

We discuss:

• Why PerformLine offers both AI and non-AI systems and how it supports transparency and control
• The value of GenAI in tasks like content classification, document summarization, and layout interpretation
• How PerformLine uses AI to improve efficiency in web crawling and multi-product extraction at scale
• What truly sets PerformLine apart in the AI-first vendor landscape

Show Notes:

• Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-wilmore-6b1646/
• Connect with Bogdan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanarsenie/
• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, we’re joined by Harsha Raghunath, Director of Compliance at Mercury, for a conversation on what it looks like when compliance is built into a company from day zero. Harsha shares how Mercury’s foundation of compliance shapes everything from product development to cross-functional decision-making, and how his team keeps pace in a fast-moving fintech environment without slowing down innovation.

We also dive into how Mercury leverages technology to streamline compliance, and Harsha offers candid advice for early-career professionals on building credibility, staying current, and navigating common challenges. Plus, we highlight the important work happening through the Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards (CFES) to raise the bar across the industry.

Mercury is the fintech that brings all the ways people and businesses use money into a single product that feels extraordinary to use. Anchored by a powerful bank account*, Mercury gives more than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs the banking, credit cards*, and software they need to power all their financial workflows. To learn more, visit Mercury.com.

*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard®.

Show Notes

• Connect with Harsha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-raghunath-14a27a62/
• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I’m joined by Kat Wong, Director of Marketing at Adro, a fintech that helps international students and workers access essential banking products in the U.S. Kat shares how she bridges the gap between marketing and compliance, ensuring clear, trustworthy messaging without getting lost in legal jargon.

Drawing on her experience across industries—from major brands to fast-growing startups—Kat explains how understanding compliance isn’t just a legal team’s job. Instead, it’s a shared responsibility where marketers play a key role in translating complex regulatory requirements into accessible, consumer-friendly language.

We discuss:

• How compliance can empower marketing and other teams to think with a “compliance hat”
• How marketing can transform complex legal jargon into clear, compliant messaging to foster consumer trust
• Practical advice for marketers on building strong relationships with compliance teams

Show Notes

• Driving Marketing and Compliance Collaboration with Technology: https://performline.com/blog-post/driving-marketing-and-compliance-collaboration-with-technology/
• Connect with Kat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwongtooyen/
• Connect with Rhonda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-mcgill/