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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Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & Banking
The Future of Consumer Finance & Regulatory Risk
🔹 Host: Jim McCarthy
🔹 Guest:
Angela Nibbs
CEO
Maven PR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelanibbs/
JP Snow
Founder/Principal
Customer Catalytics
https://customercatalytics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsnow/
Linda Straub Jones
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-straub-jones/
Asaf Buchner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asafbuchner/
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Financial Forward, Jim McCarthy discusses the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer finance regulation and how financial institutions can proactively manage compliance risks. He breaks down the CFPB’s latest regulatory actions, explores how AI-driven insights like McCarthy Hatch’s FSAi can help banks stay ahead of enforcement trends, and provides a forward-looking perspective on how institutions can build consumer trust while maintaining profitability.
Topics Discussed:
✔ The biggest regulatory risks facing banks today
✔ How AI and data analytics are transforming compliance management
✔ The role of consumer sentiment in identifying financial risks
✔ What financial institutions should expect from the CFPB in 2025
Key Takeaways:
💡 Regulatory scrutiny is increasing—banks must be proactive, not reactive
💡 AI-driven risk monitoring like FSAi helps institutions identify and address compliance issues in real-time
💡 Consumer complaints matter—regulators are using sentiment data to shape enforcement actions
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