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In this special Financial Forward rebroadcast, we’re sharing an essential panel discussion originally produced by The Bates Group, examining how the return of the Trump administration may reshape consumer financial protection, fintech regulation, and compliance strategies across the industry.

Recorded live, this expert panel dives into the shifting regulatory landscape and what financial institutions, money services businesses, fintech firms, and crypto players should expect in the months ahead.

🗣️ Featured Panelists:

• Eric Goldberg, Partner, Akerman LLP
• Kathryn Tomasofsky, Executive Director, MSBA
• Brandi Reynolds, CAMS-Audit, CCAS, Senior Managing Director, The Bates Group (Moderator)
• Jim McCarthy, Founder & Chair, McCarthy Hatch

🔍 Key Topics:

• The future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under new political leadership
• Likely regulatory rollbacks, changes to enforcement posture, and funding implications
• Compliance challenges for money transmitters, MSBs, and fintech platforms
• The evolving framework for cryptocurrency and stablecoin oversight
• Best practices to remain compliant amid uncertainty

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💡 About Financial Forward:

Financial Forward is the podcast where consumer finance meets the marketplace, hosted by Jim McCarthy, Founder and Chair of McCarthy Hatch and a former founding member of the CFPB. Each episode features leading voices, real-time insights, and a shared commitment to fairness, transparency, and innovation in financial services.

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