The Future of Finance Webinar Series

May 6, 2026

Scaling Fintech Between Israel and the U.S.: Regulatory Strategy & Front-Line Insights

Description

For fintech CEOs and founders navigating cross-border growth, regulatory strategy is not a back-office function, it is a core competitive advantage. Join leading Israeli fintech founders for a candid discussion on building and scaling fintech companies across Israel and the United States. This session will spotlight the organization supporting Israeli fintech expansion into the U.S., while diving deeply into the regulatory realities of operating in both markets.Speakers will share front-line insights on:
• Analyzing the right corporate structure for international fintech operations
• Navigating U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks• Understanding Israel’s financial regulatory environment and innovation ecosystem
• Structuring compliance for cross-border operations• Managing licensing, partnerships, and supervisory expectations• Aligning product, risk, and growth strategy with evolving regulatory demands
• Hiring US based employees
• Avoiding US federal and state taxes

This conversation moves beyond theory to practical lessons learned: what worked, what didn’t, and what founders wish they had known before entering the US market. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to approach regulatory planning as part of their expansion strategy and how Israeli and U.S. fintech ecosystems intersect at the policy and operational level.

Sponsor

Moderator

Phil Goldfeder

CEO, American Fintech Council

Speakers

Marc Franson

Partner, Chapman & Cutler

Tobias Moon

Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP

Guy Shahar

Founder & CEO, Blee

Itai Damti

Co-Founder & CEO, Unit

Shmuel Ben Tovim

President, The Israel Fintech Center

April 30, 2026

What’s Next in State AG Litigation for Financial Services? Trends and Strategies

Description

Please join us for a one-hour webinar on trends in state Attorney General litigation. In collaboration with Arnold & Porter, panelists will discuss the evolving balance of federal and state authority in the financial-services space, the differing priorities state AGs have for litigating in that space, and changes in the statutory landscape governing certain state AGs’ authority. We’ll also discuss strategies for dealing productively with state AGs when an issue that could lead to litigation arises.CLE Credit Information: Though not guaranteed, credit is being sought and is currently approved or pending as follows: California (General – Participatory) – Pending (1.00); Illinois (General) – Pending (0.75); New Jersey (General) 1.1- Pending; New York (Professional Practice, experienced only) – Pending (1.00); Virginia (General) – Pending (1.00).

Sponsor

Moderator

Meredith Osborn

Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Arnold & Porter

Speakers

Rebecca Kronlund

Deputy General Counsel, Pathward

Daniel Chang

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Thread

Michael Johnson

Partner, Arnold & Porter

Claudia Quiroz

General Counsel, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

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

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