Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & Banking
The Financial Forward podcast dives deep into the world of consumer finance, banking regulation, and financial technology. Hosted by Jim McCarthy, a founding member of the CFPB and a leading expert in financial regulation and risk management, this podcast unpacks the latest trends shaping the financial industry.
Each episode features insightful conversations with top industry leaders, breaking down credit card policies, fintech innovations, CFPB regulations, banking compliance, and financial consumer protection. Whether you're a banking executive, fintech entrepreneur, compliance officer, or consumer advocate, Financial Forward keeps you ahead of the curve.
🔹 Topics We Cover:
✅ Consumer Finance & Banking Trends
✅ CFPB Regulations & Enforcement Actions
✅ Financial Technology (FinTech) & Innovation
✅ Credit Cards, Loans, & Consumer Protection
✅ Compliance, Risk Management & AI in Finance
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Episodes
27 episodes
American Fintech Council - Ian Moloney Talks the Future of Our Industry
Guest: Ian Moloney, Head of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, American Fintech Council Host: Jim McCarthy, Chairman of McCarthy Hatch and Founding Member of the CFPB Podcast: Financial Forward🔑 Key Topics:<...
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1:01:41
Banking-as-a-Service Unplugged: A Conversation with Steve Bishop, Founder of Ambassador
In this episode of Financial Forward, Jim McCarthy sits down with Steve Bisho...
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1:06:29
Fintech & Consumer Regulations in the New Trump Administration (Rebroadcast from The Bates Group)
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...
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1:02:06
A Conversation About Caregiving & Self-Care with Mario & Linda Straub Jones
In This Episode: In a departure from our usual finance and regulation discussions, this special episode of Financial Forward focuses on the emotional, financial, and personal challenges of caregiving. Whether you're a p...
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1:06:19
Bank Automation Summit 2025 - Bank Automation News
Finding Financial Success in the New Regulatory-Mandated Open BankingEpisode Description: In this special episode, we rebroadcast a panel discussion from Bank Automation Summit 2025, where industry leaders ex...
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1:05:01
Crowdfunding for Small Businesses with George Cook of Honeycomb Credit
At McCarthy Hatch, we believe in lifting up voices that deserve to be heard. That’s why we’re offering free ad space on our Financial Forward podcast for women-owned and disadvantaged businesses—beca...
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48:37
The Future of the CFPB: A Surprising Conversation with Banking Expert Ron Shevlin
Episode Summary:The Trump Administration wants to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—a move that has divided the financial industry. Is it a necessary rollback of overreach or a dangerous erosion of cons...
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Episode 20
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1:00:34
The Future of Consumer Finance & Regulatory Risk
🔹 Host: Jim McCarthy🔹 Guest: Angela NibbsCEOMaven PRhttps://www.maven-pr.com/https://www.linked...
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Episode 19
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38:19
The Speed of Risk
Episode Title: The Speed of Risk: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance ModelsPodcast: Financial Forward – A McCarthy Hatch PodcastDuration: 43:33Episode Summary:In this episode of ...
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Episode 18
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42:55
Unpacking Dodd-Frank 1034(c): Compliance, Consumer Protection, and Data Collection
Episode Summary:In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim McCarthy, chairman of McCarthy Hatch, joins forces with Brandi Reynolds, Chief Growth Officer at Bates Group, to break down Section 1034(c) of the Dodd-Frank Act. ...
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Episode 17
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51:07
Behind the Vault - Rebroadcast
Show Notes: Financial Forward – Rebroadcast of Behind the VaultEpisode Title: The Future of Banking: Listening to Customers, Leveraging Data, and Ensuring StabilityEpisode Description: In this specia...
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29:49
Bridging Financial Health and Innovation: A Conversation with Keshava Dasarathy
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim McCarthy talks with Keshava Dasarathy, Founder of Finvizia, about the consumer journey in financial services and how firms can go beyond providing products to fostering fi...
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Episode 16
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42:22
The Future of Financial Risk Management with FSAi (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this special series, Jim McCarthy, Asaf Buchner, and JP continue the conversation on the transformative power of real-time data in financial regulation. They discuss how the regulatory landscape is shifting, and what this means for...
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Episode 15
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30:51
The Future of Financial Risk Management with FSAi (Part 1)
In this episode of Financial Forward, Jim McCarthy sits down with Asaf Buchner, CEO of McCarthy Hatch, and JP, lead strategist, to explore how financial institutions are embracing 21st-century regulatory technology. They dive into the groundbre...
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Episode 14
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29:37
The Evolution of Consumer Protection in Debt Collection with Abbas Kazerounian
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim McCarthy is joined by Abbas Kazerounian Esquire, a leading attorney in consumer protection and co-founder of Kazerouni Law Group. They discuss the challenges, stories, and recent devel...
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Episode 13
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35:10
A Legacy of Advocacy: Mira Marshall's Impact on Financial Regulation
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim welcomes Mira Marshall, a distinguished attorney and founding member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Mira shares her journey from her formative years to her significant role in ...
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Episode 12
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41:50
MOCAFI’s Vision for Financial Justice: Wole Coaxum on Empowering Underbanked Communities
In this episode of Financial Forward, we explore the transformative efforts of Wole Coaxum, founder of Mobility Capital Finance (MOCAFI), in tackling financial exclusion among underbanked and unbanked Americans. Motivated by events like Ferguso...
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Episode 11
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54:31
From Complaints to Compliance: How Data Shapes Financial Institutions & CFPB Power [LinkedIn Live Part 2]
In this episode of Financial Forward, hosts Camie Keilen and Jim delve into the evolution and impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) data-driven complaints enterprise. They discuss the transformation of regulat...
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Episode 10
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35:26
Financial Watchdog: A Dive into CFPB’s Complaint Mechanism [LinkedIn Live: Part 1]
In this comprehensive episode of Financial Forward, host Jim is joined by Camie Keilen, a senior executive with extensive compliance risk management experience, to explore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Complaints Enterprise....
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Episode 9
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25:26
Overcoming Obstacles: Jacob's Neurodivergent Employment Journey
In this special episode of Financial Forward, Jim McCarthy is joined by family-friend Jacob to discuss their individual experiences navigating employment and the workplace with as someone with Autism.Jim reflects on his own experiences t...
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Episode 8
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33:05
Unlock the Secrets of Digital Payments: Eric Goldberg Reveals Must-Know Consumer Protections!
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim McCarthy sits down with Eric Goldberg, a renowned expert in financial regulation and author of Regulation E, Subpart B. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of di...
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Episode 7
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31:47
Predatory Lending Pitfalls: Mollie's Small Business Survival Story
In this episode of Financial Forward, host Jim is joined by Mollie, a small business owner in the medical device certification industry. The conversation navigates Mollie's journey from her education in microbiology to the challenges she faced ...
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Episode 6
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34:23
Surviving the Crypto Collapse: Logan's $20M Million Bitcoin Nightmare
In this episode, Jim McCarthy is joined by Logan, who found himself with over $20M million of Bitcoin locked up in the FTX bankruptcy scandal.Logan shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, and how his funds were improperly us...
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Episode 5
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28:43
How Citi Bank's $400 Million Enforcement Could Impact Your Finances: A Deep Dive
Join us on Financial Forward as we dive into Citibank's $400 million enforcement action by the OCC. Discover what this means for consumers, Citibank's compliance journey, and the impact on financial services.Each episode of Financial...
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Episode 4
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20:50
Building the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Jim McCarthy’s Journey from Banking and Regulation
In this episode, host Jim McCarthy details his extensive career in the banking industry, from his early days in a paper-based system to his impact on the digital transformation of banking and regulation. He recounts his involvement...
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Episode 3
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