Moloney brings more than a decade of experience in the public and private sectors including as a Senior Analyst of Financial Markets at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and most recently as Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at leading fintech bank

In addition, AFC recently added Maeve Holland as new Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships

Washington, D.C. (October 27, 2023) – The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks creating critical access to transparent and affordable financial services, has announced that it has chosen Ian P. Moloney as their new Senior Vice President and Head of Federal and State Policy. Moloney brings more than a decade of fintech and research experience from the private and public sectors including nearly 6 years in the Financial Markets & Community Investment at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and most recently as Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at leading fintech bank.

“Ian is a fintech policy expert with a deep background in research and data analytics and will be a tremendous asset to our fast-growing membership,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “As our new head of Federal and State Policy, Ian will determine clear policy priorities, focus our advocacy, collect and analyze important data and serve as an industry leader balancing innovation in financial services with appropriate policy, regulation and consumer access. I have worked alongside Ian in multiple roles and have absolute confidence that he will serve AFC and our membership well and play an important role in shaping the future of finance.”

“I am excited to be joining AFC as the Head of Federal and State Policy. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that policymakers and regulators pragmatically devise evidence-based policies and guidance that is appropriate for the modern financial services industry and adequately conveys supervisory expectations,” said Ian P. Moloney, Head of Federal and State Policy at AFC. “I look forward to working on behalf of the innovative banks and fintech companies that make up AFC’s membership, to ensure that federal and state policymaking encourages responsible innovation, provides clear guardrails, and helps to improve access to financial services.”

Most recently, Moloney served as the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Cross River and was responsible for leading the bank’s regulatory strategy, focusing on fintech and cryptocurrency regulations. Prior to that, he was with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington D.C. as a Senior Analyst of Financial Markets & Community Investment. He is an industry recognized fintech expert and has published multiple reports on fintech topics, both domestically and internationally. Moloney has also worked with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, a member of the AFC Community Advisory Board, on three regional reports on fintech regulation and the United Nations on a blockchain feasibility whitepaper.

In addition, AFC announced that Maeve Holland has recently joined as a Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships and will be responsible for growing the state organization membership group. Maeve works in management and technology consulting where she has specialized in public sector projects. She has acted as project manager, L&D lead, and change management owner for a variety of public and NGO client partners. Prior to her management consulting role, Maeve began her career in federal litigation consulting.

“I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to work with AFC and grow this ecosystem of members committed to responsible fintech policy,” said Maeve Holland, Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships.“The state member initiative is an inclusive way to engage change makers on the local level, and it is a privilege to be part of building this community. I look forward to our work ahead!”

AFC and its members deliver for customers by leading and advocating for the next generation of companies at the intersection of technology and financial services. It fosters innovative, transparent, and responsible products that promote competition, consumer protection, financial health, inclusion, and equity. AFC is committed to robust industry standards, with a focus on consumer protection and regulatory compliance, in addition to advocating for and embracing appropriate government regulation.