The Future of Finance Webinar Series

March 26, 2026

Blockchain, Digital Assets and Prediction Markets: What Fintechs Should Watch in Washington

Description

Industry and legal experts discuss the regulatory and legislative developments most likely to influence blockchain innovation, digital asset markets and prediction platforms, with particular focus on the evolving jurisdictional roles of the SEC and CFTC.

Sponsor

Moderator

Speakers

Dan Ullman

Partner, Orrick

Ignacio Sandoval

Partner, Orrick

Matthew Blumenfeld

Principal, PwC

Ben Hailey

Head of Risk and Complianc

Michael Lehn

Relationship Manager, Bank of North Dakota

February 26, 2026

Understanding Debanking: Risks, Regulation, and Emerging Considerations

Description

In collaboration with Jenner & Block, AFC’s Fintech Forward webinar will focus on debanking and the evolving regulatory, legal, and policy landscape surrounding access to financial services. Join industry and legal experts for a timely discussion on what debanking means for fintechs and financial institutions, emerging risks, and practical considerations for navigating compliance while supporting responsible innovation, including recent enforcement trends and what stakeholders should be preparing for in the months ahead.

Sponsor

Moderator

Jeremy Creelan

Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block

Speakers

Karin Lockovitch

Partner and Head of Retail Banking and Consumer Compliance, Oliver Wyman

Laurel Loomis Rimon

Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block

Chris Sidler

Partner and Head of Advisory, FS Vector

Ian P. Moloney

Chief Policy Officer, AFC

January 29, 2026

To CFPB or Not to CFPB, That Is the Question: Navigating Uncertainty and Regulatory Developments

Description

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s existence and regulatory agenda continues to evolve, creating uncertainty for financial services companies navigating new and proposed rules. This webinar will examine the latest CFPB regulatory developments, with a focus on recently issued regulations that may face shifting timelines or enforcement questions.Panelists will discuss the latest on the funding showdown, chances for a future CFPB, key rules expected to be in play, including the Section 1033 open banking rule and earned wage access, as well as other notable CFPB actions. Join AFC and industry experts for a practical conversation on what these developments mean for fintech companies and financial institutions, how to manage regulatory risk, and how to prepare amid ongoing uncertainty.

Sponsor

Moderator

Matt Pierce

Founder & CEO

Speakers

Eric Goldberg

Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine

Timothy Li

CEO & Co-Founder, LendAPI

Matt Pierce

Founder & CEO, Immeidate

Nat Weber

Chief Development & Impact Officer, Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR)

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