FIBA Announces 2026 Board of Directors, Uniting Global Leaders Across Banking, Law, Fintech, and Digital Finance

The Financial & International Business Association (FIBA) announces its 2026 Board of Directors, a distinguished group of leaders representing the full range of the international financial ecosystem.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:31am

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FIBA, a not-for-profit trade association serving the international financial community, has announced its 2026 Board of Directors. The board includes leaders from banks, law firms, advisory and compliance firms, fintech and cross-border payment providers, and digital asset and crypto-related businesses. FIBA's mission is to support the professional development of finance and compliance professionals through globally recognized training and certification programs, industry-leading conferences, and a premier membership network.

Why it matters

FIBA plays a crucial role in advancing education and collaboration within the global finance community. The diverse expertise and leadership of its 2026 Board of Directors reinforces FIBA's commitment to delivering exceptional educational opportunities, meaningful networking, and industry-leading events that support the evolving needs of international financial and compliance professionals.

The details

The 2026 FIBA Board of Directors is led by Chair Pablo Vallejo, General Manager of Banco Pichincha Miami Agency. The board also includes leaders from organizations such as Banco Santander International, JPMorgan, Truist, and Winston & Strawn. FIBA's Education Academy offers globally recognized certifications in partnership with Florida International University (FIU), and the association's flagship event is the FIBA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference.

  • FIBA announced its 2026 Board of Directors on January 29, 2026.

The players

FIBA

The Financial & International Business Association is a not-for-profit trade association serving the international financial community through globally recognized training and certification programs, industry-leading conferences, and a premier membership network supporting excellence across global banking, payments, compliance, and financial services.

Pablo Vallejo

Chair of the 2026 FIBA Board of Directors and General Manager of Banco Pichincha Miami Agency.

David Schwartz

President and CEO of FIBA.

Florida International University (FIU)

FIBA's Education Academy offers globally recognized certifications in partnership with the university.

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What they’re saying

“FIBA's strength comes from the diversity and expertise of the community we bring together.”

— David Schwartz, President and CEO of FIBA

“As Chair, I am honored to work alongside an outstanding group of professionals who share a deep commitment to excellence and collaboration. FIBA has become a trusted platform for the financial community to learn, connect, and lead—and we will continue elevating the quality of the Association's education, membership experience, and global industry offerings.”

— Pablo Vallejo, Chair of the 2026 FIBA Board of Directors and General Manager of Banco Pichincha Miami Agency

What’s next

FIBA will continue expanding its global impact through its premier programming, including the FIBA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference, one of the Association's flagship events.

The takeaway

FIBA's 2026 Board of Directors, composed of leaders across banking, law, fintech, and digital finance, reinforces the association's commitment to delivering exceptional education, meaningful industry collaboration, and high-quality events that support the evolving needs of the international financial and compliance community.