Kenneth J. Benton
Principal Consumer Regulations Specialist, Supervision, Regulation, and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Ken Benton is the principal consumer regulations specialist in the Supervision, Regulation, and Credit Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. As an attorney specializing in federal consumer protection laws, he works in the Consumer Compliance and Community Reinvestment Act Examination Unit and focuses on industry outreach and legal guidance. Ken edits and writes articles for Consumer Compliance Outlook. He also conducts webinars and in-person events explaining federal consumer compliance requirements for financial institutions. He is the go-to resource for examiners encountering complex legal questions during consumer compliance bank examinations, such as when a new law is being implemented. Before joining the Bank, Ken worked at a law firm, where he specialized in consumer protection laws.