The Future of FinTech: Innovation, Inclusion, and Consumer Safety

The Future of FinTech: How Emerging Financial Technologies Are Shaping Our Financial Lives is an upcoming hybrid event hosted by the Urban Institute’s Financial Well-Being Hub. The event aims to address the rapid evolution of financial technologies and their profound impact on how individuals save, borrow, invest, and build wealth.Core Themes and FocusAs emerging technologies become increasingly mainstream, they often outpace current consumer protections and public understanding. This event will explore the urgent need to balance financial innovation with consumer safety. Specifically, the discussions will cover a variety of modern and potentially risky financial instruments, including:• AI-powered tools• Cryptocurrency• Prediction markets• Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services.Research and InsightsResearchers from the Urban Institute will present new insights from original consumer research to explain the motivations behind why and how people are adopting these technologies. Additionally, industry experts and leading innovators will discuss:• Key trends currently shaping the future of financial services.• Strategies for offering financial tools that responsibly expand financial inclusion for traditionally overlooked and marginalized populations.Event Logistics and SpeakersThe event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. It will be a hybrid session held at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC, with a reception to follow. Featured speakers include:• Thea Garon: Director of the Financial Well-Being Hub at the Urban Institute.• Adrienne Harris: Former Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services.• Alex Johnson: Founder of Fintech Takes.• Vikas Raj: Cofounder and Managing Partner of ResilienceVC.The Urban Institute, known for providing evidence-based solutions for community well-being, hosts this event to help changemakers create a world where everyone has the power to thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-money-lab--6886555/support.