
November 5, 2026
Interchange Under Pressure: State Restrictions and the Federal Response
Description
In collaboration with Bradley, this webinar will provide an update on state-level efforts to limit interchange fees and the federal government’s response. The discussion will cover key legislative and regulatory developments, federal preemption considerations, and the legal challenges shaping this issue. Speakers will also examine how proposed restrictions could affect banks, fintech companies, merchants, and consumers, including the potential impact on payment processing, card programs, and bank-fintech partnerships.
Sponsor



Moderator
Allison M. Lewis
Partner, Bradley
Speakers
Howard W. Herndon
Counsel, Bradley
Gavin Dowell
Deputy General Counsel, Mission Lane
Trent Sorbe
Chief Payments Officer, First International Bank & Trust, kotapay
Gina Licari
Head of First Line Risk, FIS

October 1, 2026
Rent, Reimagined: Fintech Meets Housing
Description
AFC’s next Fintech Forward webinar will take place on September 29th at 2:00pm in collaboration with Hudson Cook. Panelists will discuss how fintech is reshaping the way renters pay for and access housing, from flexible rent payments and digital payment solutions to security deposit alternatives and rent reporting. The discussion will explore how these innovations can make renting more affordable and accessible, reduce financial barriers for consumers, and help renters build greater financial stability. The conversation will also examine the evolving regulatory and consumer protection landscape as technology continues to transform the rental experience.
Sponsor



Moderator
Jay Harris
Partner, Hudson Cook LLP
Speakers
Kevin Donnelly
Executive Director, RETTC
Ryan Metcalf
VP of Public Affairs, Flex
Taylor Peake
CEO & Co-Founder, Occupi
Jamie Petraglia
CEO & Founder, Whale

September 10, 2026
Navigating the Turf Wars Between Federal and State Regulators
Description
Hosted in collaboration with Husch Blackwell, this webinar will discuss how the federal and state policy landscapes for financial services are changing fast, notably due to differing opinions regarding the role of federal preemption, jurisdictional fights, and active regulators. With innovative banks and fintech companies needing to operate across the nation, it is crucial to understand how these federal and state turf wars will impact their operations. Join us for our webinar where we will discuss the areas where we are seeing growing tensions between federal and state regulatory authorities and strategies for how fintech programs manage regulatory and enforcement risks with the growing tension among federal and state regulators.
Sponsor



Moderator
Susie Seaman
Partner, Husch Blackwell
Speakers
Brian Epling
Managing Counsel, Affirm
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