GTA Symposium

Gina Stephens is a financial services policy leader with 15+ years of experience in strategic stakeholder management and the design and implementation of regulatory regimes for the mortgage broker and credit union sectors.

As Director of Mortgage Broker Conduct at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), Gina is responsible for the design and delivery of mortgage broker sector conduct supervision programs, services, and initiatives within FSRA’s Market Conduct Division.

Prior to joining FSRA, Gina worked at the Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF) in the Financial Services Policy Division, where she supported the legislative and regulatory policy work that led to the implementation of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act (MBLAA).

Jennie Hodgson is Senior Manager of Mortgage Brokering Conduct within FSRA’s Market Conduct division. After starting her mortgage industry career in 2001 in the mortgage servicing division of a big-5 bank, she then gained experience with roles at a private commercial lender, as an education consultant, and leading the education department at a national association.

Jennie began her role at FSRA in 2019, managing a team of compliance examiners and supporting the development of regulatory guidance. With a BA in Adult Education from Brock University, Jennie is passionate about education and draws on these skills for her work coaching brokerages and administrators on how to achieve regulatory compliance, and promoting the fair treatment of consumers.

Robert DeRose is a licensed commercial insurance broker with over 7 years of experience serving clients in financial services, with a specialized focus on Mortgage Brokers, Mortgage Administrators and Alternative Mortgage Lenders. As a Risk Advisor, Robert is focused on building resilient organizations. He helps clients navigate the insurance market and develop comprehensive risk management solutions that align with their business goals.

Adam is The AML Shop’s Risk Management and Technology Principal. Adam’s path to the world of AML is an interesting one, as he built his early career in process engineering. This experience has provided Adam with a unique perspective and skill set when it comes to helping clients with their AML needs.

Working primarily with mortgage providers, real estate brokerages,  and financial institutions,  Adam has developed, implemented, and remediated compliance programs for a variety of reporting entities.