K. Richard Foster

K. Richard Foster has extensive work experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on regulatory affairs and legal matters. K. Richard currently works as the Vice President & Senior Counsel for the Payments division at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, where they provide legal counsel on various payment-related issues and negotiates agreements. Prior to this, Richard held several positions at The Financial Services Roundtable, including Senior Vice President & Head of Regulatory Affairs and Vice President & Senior Counsel for Regulatory & Legal Affairs. K. Richard also has experience working at PwC, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, Bryan Cave, and KPMG, where they held various roles related to financial services regulation and risk management. Richard's career spans over two decades, and they have consistently demonstrated expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

K. Richard Foster obtained a JD degree in Law from the University at Buffalo School of Law and an LL.M. degree in Banking Law from Boston University School of Law.