American Fintech Council News

American Fintech Council backs bipartisan act against deceptive credit repair practices

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed its strong support for the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Young Kim (R-CA) and Sarah McBride (D-DE).

AFC urges FDIC to rethink custodial accounts rule

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has formally requested the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to reconsider its Proposed Rule on Recordkeeping for Custodial Accounts.

BHG Financial joins American Fintech Council to enhance innovative lending solutions

BHG Financial has joined the American Fintech Council (AFC), an association representing fintech companies and innovative banks.

American Fintech Council seeks clarity on Ohio's new bank-fintech partnership guidelines

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has reached out to the Ohio Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), seeking clarity on recent guidance affecting bank-fintech partnerships.

American Fintech Council supports SBA fund competition for innovation growth

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced its support for the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).

Flex joins AFC to improve housing security for US renters

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced the inclusion of Flex as its newest member.

American Fintech Council calls for swift action on critical legislation

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has welcomed the 119th United States Congress, emphasizing the need for bipartisan action on significant financial legislation.

Martha O’Malley re-elected as chair of American Fintech Council board

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced its leadership for the 2025 Board of Directors.

AFC supports House task force's AI regulation recommendations

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed strong support for the recommendations put forth in the Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence.

American Fintech Council enhances leadership with new hires

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced the addition of two new team members, Ashley Urisman and Denise Lauria, to strengthen its leadership in state advocacy and operations.

American Fintech Council welcomes Congressman French Hill's new leadership role

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has extended its congratulations to Congressman French Hill following his election as the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

American Fintech Council welcomes Community Investment Management as new strategic partner

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced that Community Investment Management (CIM) has joined as its newest strategic partner.

American Fintech Council acknowledges Chairman Patrick McHenry's impact on financial services

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed its gratitude to Chairman Patrick McHenry for his service as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

American Fintech Council supports bipartisan focus on AI's impact on finance

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed support for the recent bipartisan measures by the House Financial Services Committee.

American Fintech Council opposes FDIC's proposed brokered deposits rule

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has called on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to withdraw its proposed rulemaking on brokered deposits.

American Fintech Council supports Scott Bessent's Treasury Secretary nomination

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed support for the nomination of Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury.

American Fintech Council honors innovators at 2024 Policy Summit

The American Fintech Council (AFC) recently held its 2024 Policy Summit, where it announced the winners of the inaugural AFC Awards.

American Fintech Council opposes regulatory action on earned wage access providers

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has expressed its opposition to regulatory actions targeting Earned Wage Access (EWA) providers.

Majority joins American Fintech Council as new member

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced the inclusion of MAJORITY as its latest member.

American Fintech Council launches initiative supporting wage access for working Americans

Today, the American Fintech Council (AFC) introduced a new initiative called "Workers for Wage Access."