The Future of Finance Webinar Series

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

August 6, 2026

The Deepfake Threat: Inside Fintech’s Trust Crisis

Description

Deepfakes have rapidly moved from novelty to business risk, reshaping fraud, identity, and trust across financial services. In this interactive webinar, participants will experience a live simulation showing how AI-generated voice, video, and synthetic identity tools can be used to deceive customers, manipulate decisions, and exploit vulnerabilities. We’ll break down what these tools do, what is happening in the market today, and the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks organizations can no longer ignore.

Sponsor

Moderator

Phil Goldfeder

CEO, American Fintech Council

Speakers

NIck Farnsworth

Partner, Orrick

C. Maxine Most

Principal Analyst, Acuity Market Intelligence

Damian Schwartz

Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response

July 30, 2026

State of Lending: New Rules, New Risks, New Opportunities...The Good, Bad and the Ugly!

Description

State regulators aren’t waiting for Washington. They’re actively reshaping the rules for fintech lenders right now. From the DIDMCA litigation in Colorado to opt-out efforts in Oregon to Iowa’s rising interest rate cap, the state-level activity is accelerating and the stakes have never been higher. Join AFC, Chapman, and industry experts for a candid conversation on what these developments, including the recent OppFi v. DFPI decision, mean for your business, how to engage state policymakers and regulators effectively, and what the evolving landscape means for responsible innovation and long-term growth

Sponsor

Moderator

Speakers

Marc Franson

Partner, Chapman & Cutler

Tobias Moon

Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP

Danielle Herring

Director, Regulatory Affairs, Upgrade

Erica Khalili

Chief Legal and Risk Officer

Kate Layton

Chief Legal Officer

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