Leading workplace finance provider delivers innovative financial wellbeing solutions to three million workers globally

Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2025) – The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, today announced the addition of Stream to its board of directors. Stream is a leading workplace finance provider delivering innovative financial wellbeing solutions to three million workers globally. As a new AFC board member, Stream will play a pivotal role in guiding responsible innovation across the sector, ensuring that modern financial solutions meet the needs of everyday workers.

“Stream has been a key partner to AFC’s work to promote a more inclusive financial system, leveraging its unique data, insights and technology to improve the financial resilience of its members,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “Stream’s leadership will be invaluable as we continue to advance clear standards, robust consumer safeguards, and equitable access across the financial system.”

Stream’s platform, delivered through employers, offers a range of financial tools to the employees of over two thousand brands. From personalized budgeting and Earned Wage Access to saving directly from salary with a competitive rate, Stream’s tools foster happier, healthier teams, creating upticks in retention, productivity and engagement. Founded with investment from social impact organizations, Stream paved the way for an Earned Wage Access Code of Practice in the UK market, and is a member of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Global Community of Practice for EWA.

Portman Wills, Co-founder of Stream, added, “AFC is paving the way for responsible fintech and has been instrumental in creating the policy framework for essential workplace finance solutions. We are excited to join the board and help accelerate our shared mission of driving an inclusive financial system that works for everyone.”

About AFC
A standards-based organization, AFC is the premier trade association representing the largest 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 and encouraging sound public policy.

About Stream
Globally, three million people now have access to the Stream platform through 2,000 brands across the U.K., Europe, and U.S. Offered through employers, the platform helps members to earn, learn, save, spend, and borrow on their own terms, all in one smartphone app.

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