The Future of Finance Webinar Series

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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