Panel Discussion
Collaboration for Impact: How Banks, Regulators, and
Tech Innovators Can Drive Responsible Growth Together
Panel Discussion Date & Time:
Date: June 5th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
Panelist Information:
Name: Phil Goldfeder
Organization: American Fintech Council
Name: Jesse Honigberg
Organization: Customers Bank
Name: Riaz Syed
Organization: Infinant
Panel Discussion Description:
Explore the synergies between banks, regulators, and tech innovators as they navigate regulatory frameworks, promote ethical practices, and drive financial inclusion through strategic collaboration.
Our panelists will delve into the strategies for forging strong partnerships across the industry, highlighting the importance of alignment with regulatory standards while fostering innovation. Together, we'll explore how collaborative efforts can promote transparency, data privacy, and consumer protection, building trust and confidence in financial services.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of collaboration among banks, regulators, and tech innovators, and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and responsible financial ecosystem. Join us as we chart the course for meaningful impact and positive change in the industry.
Date: June 5th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
Panelist Information:
Name: Phil Goldfeder
Organization: American Fintech Council
Name: Jesse Honigberg
Organization: Customers Bank
Name: Riaz Syed
Organization: Infinant
Panel Discussion Description:
Explore the synergies between banks, regulators, and tech innovators as they navigate regulatory frameworks, promote ethical practices, and drive financial inclusion through strategic collaboration.
Our panelists will delve into the strategies for forging strong partnerships across the industry, highlighting the importance of alignment with regulatory standards while fostering innovation. Together, we'll explore how collaborative efforts can promote transparency, data privacy, and consumer protection, building trust and confidence in financial services.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of collaboration among banks, regulators, and tech innovators, and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and responsible financial ecosystem. Join us as we chart the course for meaningful impact and positive change in the industry.
Phil Goldfeder's Biography
With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of the public and private sectors, Phil Goldfeder currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the American Fintech Council (AFC), a leading industry association representing responsible financial technology (fintech) companies creating critical access to safe and affordable financial services. AFC, comprised of the nation’s largest fintech companies, fosters innovative, transparent, and responsible products that promote competition, consumer protection, and financial health, inclusion, and equity. AFC is committed to robust industry standards, with a focus on consumer protection and regulatory compliance, in addition to advocating for and embracing appropriate government regulation.
Before joining AFC, Goldfeder served as Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Cross River, a financial institution and technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions. In this role, Goldfeder founded the Online Lending Policy Institute (OLPI) and has been a leader in shaping the new financial services landscape since early 2015. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the passage of the CARES Act in March 2020, Goldfeder helped lead the Cross River team to mobilize internally and offer a streamlined and automated system to provide more than $12 billion in PPP funding to the most vulnerable small businesses in every state, as well as additional short-term relief efforts to communities in the company’s footprint and beyond.
He previously served as an elected member of the New York State Assembly representing diverse neighborhoods of Queens, N.Y. After most of his district was devastated during Superstorm Sandy, Goldfeder lead recovery efforts with a specific focus on partnering with the banking and insurance industry to help rebuild his community and reform outdated policies. He was the author of transformative banking and insurance modernization legislation and was also a key legislative leader on a diverse array of issues. Prior to his election, he served as a senior advisor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Phil’s career in public service and expertise in leadership, crisis management, as well as his ability to enact positive change and develop deep relationships with diverse leaders on both the local and national levels, has put him at the forefront of innovation across banking and technology industries. He is an active industry leader as he engages policy makers and regulators, provides thought-leadership, and is frequently invited to speak on panels, roundtables, and conferences globally on banking, technology, financial literacy, and the new financial services landscape.
Before joining AFC, Goldfeder served as Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Cross River, a financial institution and technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions. In this role, Goldfeder founded the Online Lending Policy Institute (OLPI) and has been a leader in shaping the new financial services landscape since early 2015. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the passage of the CARES Act in March 2020, Goldfeder helped lead the Cross River team to mobilize internally and offer a streamlined and automated system to provide more than $12 billion in PPP funding to the most vulnerable small businesses in every state, as well as additional short-term relief efforts to communities in the company’s footprint and beyond.
He previously served as an elected member of the New York State Assembly representing diverse neighborhoods of Queens, N.Y. After most of his district was devastated during Superstorm Sandy, Goldfeder lead recovery efforts with a specific focus on partnering with the banking and insurance industry to help rebuild his community and reform outdated policies. He was the author of transformative banking and insurance modernization legislation and was also a key legislative leader on a diverse array of issues. Prior to his election, he served as a senior advisor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Phil’s career in public service and expertise in leadership, crisis management, as well as his ability to enact positive change and develop deep relationships with diverse leaders on both the local and national levels, has put him at the forefront of innovation across banking and technology industries. He is an active industry leader as he engages policy makers and regulators, provides thought-leadership, and is frequently invited to speak on panels, roundtables, and conferences globally on banking, technology, financial literacy, and the new financial services landscape.
Jesse Honigberg's Biography
Jesse Honigberg is a distinguished executive with an extensive background in financial services and technology, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Products and Platforms. With an MIT eMBA and a track record as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional, Jesse has demonstrated expertise in transforming core business objectives through technological innovations and strategic partnerships.
Jesse has held numerous leadership roles that span across technology, operational enablement, and product management. His career highlights include leading large-scale transformations and reorganizations, managing multi-country outsourced teams, and driving the digitization of client experiences. His strategic acumen has been pivotal in negotiating contracts, managing significant budgets, and steering complex product implementations in marketplace lending, instant payments, API gateways, and direct deposit platforms.
A recognized leader in the industry, Jesse is a regular speaker at significant events, where he shares insights on digitization, payment modernization, and the challenges and opportunities within the sector. His current role involves leading a multidisciplinary team focused on partnership-based consumer business lines and enterprise product management, where he continues to impact the financial landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic partnerships.
Jesse's leadership and innovative approach have not only driven financial results but have also positioned his organizations at the forefront of the financial technology evolution. is a distinguished executive with an extensive background in financial services and technology, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Products and Platforms. With an MIT eMBA and a track record as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional, Jesse has demonstrated expertise in transforming core business objectives through technological innovations and strategic partnerships.
Jesse has held numerous leadership roles that span across technology, operational enablement, and product management. His career highlights include leading large-scale transformations and reorganizations, managing multi-country outsourced teams, and driving the digitization of client experiences. His strategic acumen has been pivotal in negotiating contracts, managing significant budgets, and steering complex product implementations in marketplace lending, instant payments, API gateways, and direct deposit platforms.
A recognized leader in the industry, Jesse is a regular speaker at significant events, where he shares insights on digitization, payment modernization, and the challenges and opportunities within the sector. His current role involves leading a multidisciplinary team focused on partnership-based consumer business lines and enterprise product management, where he continues to impact the financial landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic partnerships.
Jesse's leadership and innovative approach have not only driven financial results but have also positioned his organizations at the forefront of the financial technology evolution.
Jesse has held numerous leadership roles that span across technology, operational enablement, and product management. His career highlights include leading large-scale transformations and reorganizations, managing multi-country outsourced teams, and driving the digitization of client experiences. His strategic acumen has been pivotal in negotiating contracts, managing significant budgets, and steering complex product implementations in marketplace lending, instant payments, API gateways, and direct deposit platforms.
A recognized leader in the industry, Jesse is a regular speaker at significant events, where he shares insights on digitization, payment modernization, and the challenges and opportunities within the sector. His current role involves leading a multidisciplinary team focused on partnership-based consumer business lines and enterprise product management, where he continues to impact the financial landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic partnerships.
Jesse's leadership and innovative approach have not only driven financial results but have also positioned his organizations at the forefront of the financial technology evolution. is a distinguished executive with an extensive background in financial services and technology, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Products and Platforms. With an MIT eMBA and a track record as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional, Jesse has demonstrated expertise in transforming core business objectives through technological innovations and strategic partnerships.
Jesse has held numerous leadership roles that span across technology, operational enablement, and product management. His career highlights include leading large-scale transformations and reorganizations, managing multi-country outsourced teams, and driving the digitization of client experiences. His strategic acumen has been pivotal in negotiating contracts, managing significant budgets, and steering complex product implementations in marketplace lending, instant payments, API gateways, and direct deposit platforms.
A recognized leader in the industry, Jesse is a regular speaker at significant events, where he shares insights on digitization, payment modernization, and the challenges and opportunities within the sector. His current role involves leading a multidisciplinary team focused on partnership-based consumer business lines and enterprise product management, where he continues to impact the financial landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic partnerships.
Jesse's leadership and innovative approach have not only driven financial results but have also positioned his organizations at the forefront of the financial technology evolution.
Riaz Syed's Biography
A serial entrepreneur with a career that has spanned over 30 years within global fintech and his own startups. Riaz managed technology teams within global fintech prior to founding Zenmonics, a fintech that provided a technology platform for banks to power their self-service and assisted channels on a single platform. After growing Zenmonics into an industry leader, the company was acquired by FIS. Riaz then founded Infinant, a Charlotte-based fintech, providing a SaaS platform that enables the ability for banks to power their embedded finance programs and compete against BaaS providers. Riaz lives in Lake Norman area and remains a relentless technologist.