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PRE-CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 26
6:00 AM-12:00 PM: Freeman Expo Hall Setup
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
(Freeman Personnel Only)
1:00 PM-6:00 PM: Exhibitor Expo Hall Setup
(Lunch Provided for Exhibitors)
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
3:00 PM–5:00 PM: INFiN Board of Directors Meeting
(INFiN Board Members and Invited Guests Only)
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon B)
5:00 PM-6:30 PM: Early Bird Reception
Location: Woodrow Wilson Foyer
Sponsored by Fiserv/CheckFreePay
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DAY ONE
Monday, October 27
8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Registration Open
Location: Woodrow Wilson Registration Desk
Sponsored by Western Union
8:00 AM-10:00 AM: Expo Hall Breakfast and Networking
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
Sponsored by Bank of Oklahoma
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Roundtable Session I
Topic: Operations Management
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon B)
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Breakout Session I (See Breakout Schedule)
Location: Annapolis 1-4
Sponsored by Republic Bank of Chicago
12:00 PM-2:00 PM: Expo Hall Kickoff Luncheon and Networking
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
Sponsored by AllTrust Networks and DCS
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: General Session I
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon C & D)
Sponsored by Ouro
Welcome to MoneyTrends 2025!
Ed D’Alessio, INFiN Executive Director
Keynote Speaker:
The Honorable French Hill (R-AR)
Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
Sponsor Remarks:
Michael Weissman, CEO, Ouro
Beyond Cash and Checks: Payments Modernization for Alternative Financial Services
Panel Presentation: Navigate Trends . . . Capture Demand
The current regulatory landscape presents both brick and mortar and fintech companies with new avenues for innovation and expansion within consumer financial services. This discussion will first examine the present consumer financial services environment. Then, it will explore the potential opportunities for capturing consumer demand, considering new and expanded business models, innovative products, diverse delivery channels, and evolving marketing techniques.
(Part I-Navigate Trends)
Moderator:
John Files, EVP, North America Co-Lead, Public Affairs, Powell Tate Presenters:
Justin Miller, VP, Enterprise Account Sales, Fiserv
Jeffrey J. Hunter, Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP
Anna Fridman, Co-Founder, SpringLabs
Shaun Ferrari, Chief Commercial Officer, Currency Research
(Part II-Capture Demand)
Moderator:
John Files, EVP, North America Co-Lead, Public Affairs, Powell Tate Presenters:
Chris Blackburn, GM Alternative Financial Services & Enterprise, Ouro Richard Campanaro, SVP, Sales, Amsive
Justin Hosie, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Afternoon Break
Location: Woodrow Wilson Foyer
Sponsored by Answers etc.
4:30 PM-5:30PM: Roundtable Session II
Topic: Legal Issues
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon B)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Roundtable Session III
Topic: Credit & Collections
Location: Annapolis Room 1
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: Expo Hall Networking Session
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Welcome Reception
Location: POSE Ultra-Lounge (18th Floor)
Sponsored by Hudson Cook, LLP
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DAY TWO
Tuesday, October 28
8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Registration Open
Location: Woodrow Wilson Registration Desk
Sponsored by Western Union
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Expo Hall Open/Breakfast and Networking
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Breakout Session II (See Breakout Session Schedule)
Location: Annapolis 1-4, Baltimore 1
Sponsored by Republic Bank of Chicago
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: INFiN Annual Meeting
INFiN Engagement Report: What INFiN is Doing for Your Business
(All MoneyTrends Conference Attendees Welcome)
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon C & D)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM: General Session II
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon C & D)
Sponsored by Ria Money Transfer
Session Introduction:
Ed D’Alessio, INFiN Executive Director
Chairman’s Remarks:
Bob Wolfberg, INFiN Chairman
Sponsor Remarks:
Alex Ketter, VP and Compliance Officer, Ria Money Transfer
Navigating the Current Regulatory Environment
Presentation: Judicial Challenges to the FinCEN SW Geographic Targeting Order
Presenter: Betsy Sanz, Litigation Fellow, Institute for Justice
Panel Presentation:
Responding to Federal Policy Shifts: Navigating Threats and Opportunities for Consumer Financial Service Providers
As the second Trump administration begins, consumer financial service providers have seen their expectations realized: key personnel have changed, the CFPB has been reined in, debanking has been targeted, and bank regulatory policies now favor bank-fintech partnerships. However, other policy priorities—such as stricter immigration enforcement and increased revenue generation—have introduced new challenges for the industry. These include FinCEN’s Southwest Geographic Targeting Order (GTO), the newly implemented Remittance Transfer Tax (and the likelihood of state remittance tax legislation), and the President’s Executive Order eliminating paper checks. Dodd-Frank and CFPB reform to address the use of civil investigative demands, UDAAP, and other issues remain outstanding. This panel will explore each of these challenges in detail and discuss potential strategies for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
Moderator:
Ed D’Alessio, INFiN Executive Director
Presenters:
Alex Ketter, VP and Compliance Officer, Ria Money Transfer
Adam Fleischer, Partner, Cooley, LLP
Solveig Singleton, Policy Analyst, CATO Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives
Yasmin R. Nelson, Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight, LLP
Betsy Sanz, Litigation Fellow, Institute for Justice
12:30 PM-2:00 PM: MoneyTrends 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salon A)
Sponsored by Western Union
Sponsor Welcome:
Ari Hagnas, Vice President, General Manager, USA
Central Region & Canada
Western Union
Join us for our annual Awards Luncheon, featuring our StAR, Activa, and William Siegel Financial Service Provider of the Year Awards
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Breakout Session III (See Breakout Session Schedule)
Location: Annapolis 1-4
Sponsored by Republic Bank of Chicago
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Roundtable Session IV
Topic: Information Security
Location: Baltimore 1
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Exhibit Hall Networking and Refreshments
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
Sponsored by Green Dot
4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Breakout Session IV (See Breakout Session Schedule)
Location: Annapolis 1-4
Sponsored by Republic Bank of Chicago
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Casino Night!
Please join us for an evening of ample food and drinks, and lively entertainment featuring blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, manned by professional dealers. Prizes awarded to top winners!
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
Sponsored by Ria Money Transfer
9:00 PM-11:00 PM: Late Night Cocktails and Networking Event
Round out your evening in the Belvedere Lobby Bar featuring stunning views of our Nation’s Capital while enjoying savory treats, desserts, and signature cocktails!
Location: Belvedere Lobby Bar
Sponsored by Ouro
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DAY THREE
Wednesday, October 29
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Expo Hall Breakfast
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
8:00 AM: A Fireside Chat
Featuring: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
Chairman, U.S. Senate Banking Committee
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salons C & D)
9:00 AM-10:00 AM: C-Suite Political Briefing
Location: Woodrow Wilson Ballroom (Salons C & D)
Stay ahead of the curve with our concise, executive-level overview of the political developments shaping the consumer financial services landscape. This exclusive session is led by senior government affairs professionals with deep expertise in the industry. You'll gain actionable insights into congressional dynamics from the first six months of the 119th Congress, including key legislative battles such as the OBBB and the rescission package, emerging legislation on CFPB reform, financial services deregulation, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, regulatory rollbacks and new areas of focus, and early forecasts for the 2026 midterm elections. This briefing will help your leadership team stay informed, aligned, and strategically prepared for what’s ahead.
Moderator:
John Rabenold, Chief Government Affairs Officer,CNG Holdings, Inc.
Presenters:
Matthew Lapinski, CEO, Crossroads Strategies
Hunter Moorhead, Principal, Crossroads Strategies
Tim Rupli, Principal, T.R. Rupli & Associates
Ivan Zapien, Partner, Hogan Lovells, LLP
Sen. Norm Coleman, Sr. Counsel, Hogan Lovells, LLP
Jack Victory, President, Capitol Hill Consulting
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: BSA/AML Compliance Training Program
(Separate Registration Required-Certificate of Completion Issued)
Location: Annapolis Room 1
Sponsored by Western Union
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Instructors:
Ryan Spetoskey, Vice President, AML Compliance, North America, Global Compliance, Western Union
Carlin McCrory, Associate, Troutman, Pepper, Locke
12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Conference Close/Exhibitor Teardown
Location: Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
See you next year!
MoneyTrends 2026
October 4-7, 2026
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Note: The MoneyTrends Conference is open to registered attendees and invited guests only. Registration badges must be displayed at all times. All MoneyTrends Conference sessions are closed press.