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The Future of Finance Webinar Series

April 24, 2025

FUTURE OF FINANCE WEBINAR SERIES: The State of Consumer Finance Regulation: Legislative & Litigation Developments

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Panelists will examine critical legal and legislative developments within consumer finance, offering the latest updates and analyzing their legal implications. They will address challenges associated with bank-fintech partnerships, including state-level actions on the True Lender doctrine and ongoing DIDMCA litigation. Additionally, the discussion will cover recent proposals regarding credit card fee caps in Washington, the Illinois interchange fee litigation, and the continued evolution of earned wage access. This session will provide valuable insights to help stakeholders navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Sponsor

Moderator

Bradford Hardin

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Speakers

Chava Brandriss

Parter, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

Sharity Nichols

Deputy General Counsel. Avant

David Durant

General Counsel, EarnIn

March 27, 2025

Innovation and Enforcement: Managing Risk During Upheaval in Fintech Regulation and the Uncertainty at the CFPB

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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?

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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

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