Steve Boms

Steve Boms

Executive Director

FDATA

Steve Boms, Executive Director of FDATA, has two decades of experience working inside government, public and private companies, trade organizations, and the technology industry. He assists organizations as they engage with policymakers in Washington, across the country, and around the world. Steve has spent his career focused on complex financial services public policy issues, having worked in the United States Congress on the committee with jurisdiction over banking. He has led global advocacy efforts and public policy teams for equity options exchanges, large U.S.-based financial institutions, and leading fintech firms. A recognized expert on the intersection of financial technology and public policy, Steve has testified before the United States Senate, the Senate of Canada, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on financial services and technology. He is also a frequent panelist and media commentator on technology, financial services, and regulatory issues.

Featured Sessions

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3:10 pm
Fintech, Cybersecurity & Fraud

Loosening regulatory expectations are increasing just as banks are being pushed to innovate faster. This panel examines how bank leaders can pursue digital finance transformation while maintaining regulatory credibility, auditability, and consumer protection—turning compliance into an enabler of innovation rather than a constraint in a market undergoing radical transformation.