Unclaimed Property: 2026 Regulatory & Compliance Updates

Maintaining compliance with state unclaimed laws demands constant attention to the smallest operational and administrative details. Despite frequent efforts to standardize reporting guidelines and reporting requirements, exceptions to the general process can create headaches for seasoned veterans as well as those new to the function. This session will summarize the current compliance and regulatory environment, highlight ongoing changes and efforts geared toward increasing state compliance, and highlight opportunities to reduce potential reporting exposure, while also possibly reversing the flow of funds back to businesses.

Jim Sadik

Jim has more than 36 years of experience in all aspects of unclaimed property compliance and enforcement. Throughout his lengthy career, both as a former state contract auditor and as a holder advocate, Jim has focused on helping clients find practical solutions to many complex unclaimed property audit and reporting issues, impacting holders in many industries. Jim currently specializes in the defense of publicly traded companies that are subject to multi-state unclaimed securities audits, audit defense of registered broker/dealers and banks, along with representing holders in a variety of industries.

Grace Berube
Senior Content Manager, IOFM

Grace is the Senior Content Manager at the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), where she has led content strategy and development since 2022. In this role, she oversees all aspects of IOFM’s digital and event-based content, ensuring it remains timely, relevant, and actionable for all financial operations professionals.

Grace manages IOFM’s robust library of site content, leads the organization’s editorial and member webinar programming, and hosts IOFM’s podcast series. She also oversees a team of subject matter experts who contribute thought leadership and educational articles. In addition, Grace curates and manages all speaker content for IOFM’s in-person and virtual events, ensuring consistency and quality across every touchpoint. With over three years in the role, Grace brings a deep understanding of the financial operations landscape and a passion for delivering content that empowers professionals to excel in their roles.