Kari Tavener

Kari Tavener works as a Compliance Specialist at MCA Cross Border Advisors, bringing over two decades of leadership in regulatory risk management, trade surveillance, and policy development across Canada’s financial sector. Kari has consistently driven operational efficiencies while ensuring adherence to complex regulatory frameworks.

Throughout her career, Kari has served as Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, and Chief Privacy Officer, overseeing key areas such as policy implementation, training, and regulatory audits.

Kari’s extensive committee work reflects her thought leadership in the compliance space, including serving on the Market Structure Advisory Committee for the Ontario Securities Commission and contributing to CIRO’s Fair Pricing and Fixed Income Reporting Committee. She is passionate about developing high-performance teams and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

Kari holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and has completed extensive professional certifications, including the Chief Compliance Officer course from the Canadian Securities Institute.