Etienne Daignault

Strategic Compliance Advisor

Strategic compliance leader with 20+ years of experience advising European financial institutions on governance, risk management, and emerging regulatory frameworks across capital markets, DeFi, AI governance, and data privacy.

Education and Academic Background:

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Languages:

• English and French (Fluent)
• German (Working Knowledge)

Specialized Expertise Includes:

• Regulatory Compliance and Advisory
• Risk Management and Operational Resilience
• AI and Machine Learning Governance
• DeFi and Emerging Financial Technologies
• Data Protection and Privacy Frameworks
• Capital Markets and Financial Instruments

What makes FINNET great is…
Our strength lies in combining regulatory expertise with forward-looking innovation. At Finnet, we are not just keeping pace with change — we are defining the standards of compliance excellence in the digital finance era.

My trusted business advice is…
Never approach compliance as a checkbox. See it as a strategic advantage that builds trust, enhances resilience, and future-proofs your organization in an unpredictable market.

Weekend starts with…
A strong espresso, a good book on emerging tech, and an early morning run — my best ideas come when I’m outdoors and disconnected from screens.