Financial Technology Association

Congratulations to the newly sworn-in 119th Congress! 👏 We look forward to working with lawmakers to modernize financial regulations and embrace digital innovation, paving the way for a brighter financial future for millions of Americans. Our Future of Finance Agenda highlights key priorities to expand access, empower small businesses, and protect consumers while driving innovation. Modernizing payments infrastructure, strengthening bank-fintech partnerships, and empowering consumers through open banking will help ensure financial services are more accessible, affordable, and secure for everyone. Check out FTA’s #fintech policy roadmap to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFfY_N6k

Congratulations, Jason Mullins, Justin Bakes, and the Forward Financing team! We look forward to working with the new executive leadership team to build a better financial future for American small businesses! #PoweredByFintech

This holiday season, we’re working with Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo to keep your money and financial information safe.    Scammers are experts at playing on your emotions, so if something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Visit SmarterThanScams.com to learn more tips on how to protect your digital wallets.  

💫 As the year comes to an end, we want to thank you for being a part of FTA and the fintech community. We wish you and your families a joyous and peaceful holiday season and look forward to our continued work together in 2025 and beyond.

Last minute holiday shopping? Make sure to watch out for unexpected charity requests, pet deposit scams, and anyone asking for gift cards as payment. When in doubt, remember to treat digital transactions like cash. Learn more about common scams at SmarterThanScams.com. 

📢 8 out of 10 Americans rely on fintech daily—for sending money, saving for retirement, managing personal or small business finances, and more. In a recent Q&A with Ryan Tracy of Capitol Account, our President and CEO, Penny Lee, highlighted fintech’s role in driving #access, #inclusion, and #innovation while outlining key policy priorities for the first 100 days of the new administration and the 119th Congress. A few of them include: ✅ Expand Payments Access: Enable non-bank access to the national payment system for faster, lower-cost financial services. ✅ Support Innovation: Create regulatory sandboxes and innovation offices to foster safe product development. ✅ Modernize Investment Rules: Rethink eligibility for private market investments to expand financial opportunities for more Americans. Read the Q&A in Capitol Account ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekHiHhAi Check our Roadmap for the Future of Finance to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqMbnyex 

📢 8 out of 10 Americans rely on fintech daily—for sending money, saving for retirement, managing personal or small business finances, and more. In a recent Q&A with Ryan Tracy of Capitol Account, our President and CEO, Penny Lee, highlighted fintech’s role in driving #access, #inclusion, and #innovation while outlining key policy priorities for the first 100 days of the new administration and the 119th Congress. A few of them include: ✅ Expand Payments Access: Enable non-bank access to the national payment system for faster, lower-cost financial services. ✅ Support Innovation: Create regulatory sandboxes and innovation offices to foster safe product development. ✅ Modernize Investment Rules: Rethink eligibility for private market investments to expand financial opportunities for more Americans. Read the Q&A in Capitol Account ➡️https://lnkd.in/ekHiHhAi Check our Roadmap for the Future of Finance to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqMbnyex

Every year, more Americans turn to #BuyNowPayLater to navigate the holiday shopping season. BNPL helps consumers split the cost of holiday purchases into manageable, low-cost installments with clear repayment terms. Learn more here CNN ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ed6Nxbdc

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Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? You’re not alone - nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to do the bulk of their shopping in December. As you shop online, make sure to follow a few simple steps to protect your payments:  Pause before you pay. Only send money to people you know and trust.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Learn more at SmarterThanScams.com.