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The Future of Finance Webinar Series

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

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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

January 30, 2025

CFPB in Transition: Leadership Shifts, Innovation, and the Future of Rulemaking

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In collaboration with Husch Blackwell

Over the last few years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has adopted a proactive approach to rulemaking, issuing numerous final and proposed rules, interpretive guidance, most recently on open banking, Earned Wage Access (EWA) and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and has aggressively pursued enforcement actions in the name of consumer protection. With the upcoming change in leadership following the election of President Donald Trump, the CFPB is poised for a significant shift in its policy direction and agency priorities. As a relatively young agency, the CFPB has only seen a handful of transitions, and the political shift in Congress has left many questions about the future of its initiatives. This webinar, led by experts at Husch Blackwell, will explore how the leadership and policy changes under the new administration will in fluence the CFPB's rulemaking efforts. It will examine the potential impact of these changes on key sectors and discuss the broader implications for businesses and consumers as the CFPB adapts and its recent regulatory actions examined.

Sponsor

Moderator

Susan Seaman

Partner, Husch Blackwell

Speakers

Jonah Crane

Partner, Klaros Group

RaShawn Mitchell

Head of Government Affairs, MoneyLion

Ian Moloney

Senior Vice President, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, AFC

Mike G. Silver

Partner, Husch Blackwell