Highlights from DC Fintech Week 2022
DC Fintech Week, led by Georgetown University’s Institute of International Economic Law, was held on October 11 and 12, 2022, and brought together fintech executives, thought leaders, and government representatives across the global financial ecosystem.
Policy Themes at DC Fintech Week 2022
The conference shed light on the continued challenge in Washington to balance innovation and opportunity with protecting market integrity and market participants. Whereas several policymakers and regulators emphasized their concern about risk, industry speakers spoke to the potential of fintech, such as bridging the access gap in financial services.
Financial inclusion was a key theme at this year’s conference and continues to be one of the top messages for stakeholders on digital assets; however, policymakers continue to ask for material use cases. While the industry is eager to showcase their efforts around financial inclusion, effectively and clearly, communicating its financial inclusion value is key for policymakers and regulators.
Engaging with Fintech Regulators – The Official Happy Hour of DC Fintech Week
On October 11, FTI Consulting, along with FS Vector and the Association for Women in Crypto, hosted the Official Happy Hour of DC Fintech Week…“The Wonkiest Hour on Earth…with Drinks!” Over 250 guests attended to hear from Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda share their views on the future of fintech regulation.
Pictured below:
- FTI Consulting Strategic Communications Senior Director Meredith Scialabba moderating a fireside chat with SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda and CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero
- SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, and FTI Consulting Strategic Communications, Head of Financial Services (Americas) Dan Hunter
- Amanda Wick (center), founder of the newly constituted Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, with her Founding Members
- Guests enjoying an evening of fintech discussions and networking
A Snapshot of Our Strategic Fintech Insights
- The Role of Communications in Advancing the Adoption of Bitcoin ETFs
- Outlines the challenges for Bitcoin ETF approval and how a holistic communications plan is needed to address the needs of individual stakeholders to enhance adoption.
- When Pain Really Means Gain – Why Today’s Crypto Juncture is Their Business Break
- Reflects on how a market downtown can serve as an opportune time for crypto companies to find their voice and prove their value.
- Federal Reserve Opens Door for Crypto Firms to Shape Digital Currency Policy
- Examines the benefits and drawbacks of central bank digital currencies (CDBC) as defined by the Federal Reserve and how crypto companies can use this opportunity to engage with policymakers and regulators.
- President’s Working Group Stablecoin Report Provides Opportunity with Uncertainty Remaining
- Details key takeaways from the President’s Working Group (PWG) on Financial Markets report on the risks associated with stablecoin and how companies can use government reports to continue education in Washington, D.C.
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Our Strategic Communications practices work closely in concert with our Cybersecurity and Technology teams, offering our fintech clients enhanced communications counseling and multidisciplinary capabilities to address needs unique to fintechs.
More specifically, our Financial Services Strategic Communications teams advise fintech clients on navigating the evolving regulatory framework and communicating their value to key stakeholders in New York, Washington, D.C., and beyond.
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