Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & Banking
Financial Forward with Jim McCarthy
Explore the Future of Consumer Finance, Banking Regulation, and FinTech Innovation
Financial Forward is the essential podcast for professionals in finance, compliance, and innovation. Hosted by Jim McCarthy, founding member of the CFPB and expert in regulatory risk management, each episode features in-depth conversations with leaders from banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and regulatory agencies.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
- Consumer finance trends and policy changes
- CFPB rulemaking and enforcement actions
- Compliance with FDIC, OCC, NCUA, and CFPB oversight
- FinTech, open banking, and RegTech innovation
- Credit cards, loans, mortgage servicing, and fair lending
- AI and automation in banking compliance
- Risk management and consumer protection
🎧 Who Should Listen:
Bank executives, compliance officers, fintech founders, consumer advocates, and anyone interested in regulatory reform and financial inclusion.
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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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🌐 Website: McCarthy-Hatch.com
📩 Email: jim@mccarthy-hatch.com
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