March 27, 2025
Innovation and Enforcement: Managing Risk During Upheaval in Fintech Regulation and the Uncertainty at the CFPB
Description
With the new administration dedicated to making their mark, understanding the evolving role of the CFPB, increased engagement from state regulators, and the growing involvement of the FTC and DOJ is crucial as the fintech industry continues to expand. Join panelists from as they discuss how a trimmed-down CFPB may manage enforcement efforts moving forward. We will also cover the increased enforcement activity at the state level, including the latest actions from State Attorneys General, as well as the roles of the FTC and DOJ in fintech regulation. We’ll dive into the challenges of balancing innovation with compliance and share insights on navigating rapid regulatory change and shifting enforcement priorities.
Sponsor
Moderator
Ian P. Moloney
Senior Vice President, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, AFC
Speakers
Bill Efron
Consumer Protection & Advertising, Antitrust/Competition, Arnold & Po
Janet Hale
Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Meredith Osborn
Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Arnold & Porter
Harris Qureshi
Associate Director of State Government Relations and Public Policy, Flex
February 27, 2025
Trump 2.0: A More FinTech-Friendly Regulatory Environment?
Description
In collaboration with Winston & Strawn
More than 30 days into President Trump's second term, this webinar will offer an in-depth review of recent developments in the fintech regulatory space and insights into potentially favorable conditions for banks and fintechs. Panelists will touch on:
• Introducing the new agency heads: Who’s in charge and what does this mean for the regulator landscape?
• Regulatory & compliance updates: The latest changes impacting our industry.
• Verdict on key final and proposed rules: A look at “midnight-made rules” and what they mean for you.
• Future of agency rulemaking: What’s on the horizon?
• Supervision and enforcement priorities: Understanding the focus areas and potential implications.
Sponsor
Moderator
Juan Azel
Partner, Winston & Strawn
Speakers
Carl Fornaris
Co-Chair, Financial Services Practice and FinTech, Banking & Payments Group, Winston & Strawn LLP
Pam Kaur
Head of Bank Technology, BankTech Ventures
Alastair Wood
General Counsel, Raisin
Rob Lavet
Member Board of Directors, SoFi
February 20, 2025
RegTech Automation in Financial Services: Navigating the Future of Compliance and Fraud Prevention
Description
In collaboration with Forvis Mazars
Join us for a session with leading industry experts where we explore the transformative role of RegTech automation in financial services.This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of regulatory technology and its ability to mitigate fraud risks, increase efficiency, reduce latency, and improve compliance management. We’ll explore the latest regulatory innovations, examine responsible partnerships, and engage in discussions on financial services automation while maintaining a compliance and regulatory gold standard.
Sponsor
Moderator
Phil Goldfeder
CEO, American Fintech Council
Speakers
Jonathan Awad
Co-Founder, CEO, Baselayer
Sonja Theisen
CFO and Head of Risk, Emprise Bank
Eli Wachs
Founder and CEO, Footprint
Jeff Vegh
Founder/Principal, JV² Consulting
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