AFC expands policy expertise amid rapidly evolving fintech regulatory landscape

Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2025) – The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, announced the promotion of Ian P. Moloney to Chief Policy Officer and the hiring of Eric W. Taylor Jr. as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. These appointments reflect AFC’s continued commitment to supporting their members and advancing transparent, customer-centric policies across the financial services ecosystem.

“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Ian as a colleague and partner for many years, and it’s gratifying to see his continued professional growth and success. Together with Eric they represent the growing strength and depth of AFC’s policy leadership,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “AFC will continue to drive responsible innovation and consumer-focused financial policies across the industry.”

Moloney, who previously served as Senior Vice President and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, has been instrumental in shaping AFC’s policy agenda and deepening its collaboration with regulators and policymakers. As Chief Policy Officer, Moloney will oversee all aspects of AFC’s policy and advocacy efforts, ensuring the organization continues to lead on fintech policy that drives responsible innovation, expands access to key financial tools, and strengthens consumer protections.

“AFC has become a leading voice in shaping the future of responsible financial innovation, bridging the gap between policymakers and fintech providers to support smart, pragmatic legislation and regulations,” said Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer at the American Fintech Council. “I look forward to building on this work, forging new partnerships between our industry and our partners, and developing new policies that promote transparency, inclusion, and consumer trust across the financial landscape.”

Joining Moloney on the policy team is Eric W. Taylor Jr., who brings a strong background in law, finance, and compliance to his new role as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Taylor most recently served as an associate at RentFlex360, where he supported the company’s legal and operational efforts. Prior to that role, Taylor was a law clerk at Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles, where he supported merger and acquisition transactions, structured finance deals, and pro bono initiatives. In his new position, Taylor will work closely with Moloney and our collective membership to advance AFC’s policy initiatives on issues including embedded finance, buy now pay later, fintech lending, earned wage access, and open banking. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.

“This is a pivotal moment for financial policy and innovation, as regulators and industry leaders work to define the future of responsible fintech,” said Eric W. Taylor Jr., Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the American Fintech Council. “I am proud to be working alongside Ian, Phil, and the entire AFC team to help shape thoughtful, inclusive policies that expand consumer access to important financial tools.”

A standards-based organization, AFC is the premier trade association representing the largest financial technology (Fintech) companies and innovative banks offering embedded finance solutions. AFC’s mission is to promote a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.

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