Blog Archives
The future of financial regulation: How technology makes finance safer
June 12, 2025 — This blog explores a new white paper produced by AIR, and supported by AWS, which offers […]
Financial Regulation for the Digital Age
May 6, 2025 — In an essay in The Regulatory Review, Jo Ann Barefoot argues that financial regulators must rethink […]
The Unintended Consequences of the BaaS Crackdown
April 10, 2025 — This article by Peter Renton of Fintech Nexus references AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot’s blog discussing […]
RegFi Episode 61: Reimagining Financial Regulation for the Digital Age
April 2, 2025 — Jo Ann Barefoot & Kabir Kumar join Orrick’s RegFi podcast to explore the future of financial […]
iDENTIFY Blog: AIR’s Bank + Fintech Arrangements TechSprint
February 27, 2025 — iDENTIFY’s team discusses their participation in AIR’s Bank + Fintech Arrangements TechSprint.
IFWBT: Episode 25 with Jo Ann Barefoot
February 25, 2025 — Jo Ann Barefoot was a guest on In Fintech We Build Trust, hosted by Gretchen Keller […]
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Jo Ann Barefoot
February 3, 2025 — Women’s World Banking showcases Jo Ann Barefoot‘s story as part of their 45th anniversary of making finance […]
Breaking Banks Europe: Episode 260: Singapore Fintech Festival
January 24, 2025 — At the Singapore Fintech Festival, Breaking Banks Europe, hosted by Matteo Rizzi and supported by CXO […]
Datopian Case Study: AIR’s Data Portal for Fighting Corruption
January 21, 2025 — AIR’s TechSprint For Greater Government Transparency is featured in this case study by Datopian.
What regulators are worried about—and what industry can do about it
December 11, 2024 — AIR’s partnership of the Women’s World Banking 2024 TechEquity program is highlighted in this blog.
Obafemi Banigbe highlights key solutions for securing electronic money transfers
November 25, 2024 — AIR’s conference to combat digital payment fraud in West Africa is highlighted in this article from […]
A Fintech Call Report (and other ideas from D.C.)
November 22, 2024 — Alex Johnson of Fintech Takes reflects on participating in a mini TechSprint hosted by the AFC, […]
11:FS Fintech Insider Podcast Ep. 911
November 4, 2024 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot was a guest on the 11:FS Fintech Insider Podcast Ep. 911 […]
Framework for AI Risks in Banking by Google & AIR
October 25, 2024 — Google Cloud and AIR propose AI risk management guidelines for financial institutions, highlighting generative AI’s potential […]
Google & AIR Set Out Framework for AI Risk in Banking Sector
October 25, 2024 — Google Cloud partners with non-profit AIR to propose new guidelines for managing generative AI risks in […]
The Critical Need for Digital Transformation in Minority Depository Institutions
September 16, 2024 — AIR’s strategic partnership with the NBA on the MDI ConnectTech program is highlighted in this article […]
Fridays in Fintech Episode 24: Innovating Regulation
September 6, 2024 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot joined host Jake Pimental on “Fridays in Fintech” to talk innovating […]
A New AI Paradigm for Financial Regulation
September 1, 2024 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot authored this article on AI in Duckbucks Magazine.
How banks’ ‘hidden’ AI could cause problems
August 1, 2024 — AIR Senior Advisor Chris Calabia is quoted in this article from American Banker.
Financial Innovation and Supervision with Tracy A. Basinger
July 22, 2024 — AIR Board Member Tracy A. Basinger shared her insights on Financial Innovation and Supervision in a conversation with […]
Jo Ann Barefoot Shares Insights for Vision by Protiviti
July 1, 2024 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot shared her insights on AI, Automation, and the future of financial […]
Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast
May 16, 2024 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is featured on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women […]
AIR Joins Consumers International and Global Alliance Calling for Change
April 16, 2024 — AIR, Consumers International and a global alliance call for urgent action to improve digital financial services.
Regulatory Tech Innovation Accelerating Around the Globe: Nick Cook Describes Trends
March 14, 2024 — Nick Cook talks regulatory tech innovation on Orrick’s RegFi podcast.
Cracking the Fintech Code: How Regulation and Innovation are Transforming Finance!
March 13, 2024 — Jo Ann Barefoot joins host Stefania Barbaglio on the Financial Fox podcast.
Regtech: The Compliance Revolution Changing the Financial Landscape
January 18, 2024 — Jo Ann Barefoot joins Brett King on the #BeyondBanking podcast to talk AI’s economic impact.
Generative AI and the future of financial oversight and protection
November 15, 2023 — Jo Ann Barefoot joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq #TradeTalks live from the Singapore Fintech Festival.
Regulatory challenges with AI require a collaborative response
November 10, 2023 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is interviewed by Hannah Wallace of FinextraTV.
Modernizing Financial Regulation with Jo Ann Barefoot
October 25, 2023 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot joins episode 6 of the RegFi podcast from Orrick.
Banks are at a ‘tipping point’ amid broad shift to nonbanks: McKinsey
October 12, 2023 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is quoted in this article from American Banker.
AIR Co-founder Named to 2023 ‘Gaingels 100’
October 2, 2023 — David Ehrich was named to the 2023 edition of ‘Gaingels 100’ spotlighting LGBTQIA+ founders.
Equity-Driven Capacity Building
August 21, 2023 — AIR’s support of the MDI ConnectTech program is highlighted in this article in Bank Business News.
It all comes down to trust in data
August 7, 2023 — The FHFA Velocity TechSprint, which was supported by AIR, is highlighted in this piece on Housingwire […]
‘A widening gap filled with risk’: Jo Ann Barefoot on regtech innovation
June 21, 2023 — American Banker profiled Jo Ann’s impact driving regulatory innovation as part of their series on the […]
Why banks need RegTech solutions to succeed
March 24, 2023 — In this Q&A, Alex Ford (President, North America, Encompass) and Jo Ann Barefoot (CEO & co-founder of the […]
Measuring the tech gap that plagues Black financial institutions
February 26, 2023 — AIR’s support of the MDI ConnectTech program is highlighted in this article in American Banker.
Visa blog: Putting our money to work in local communities
February 23, 2023 — AIR’s partnership with Visa, the NBA and Inclusiv on the MDI ConnectTech initiative to enhance digital […]
A Former Regulator Confronts Bears and More
February 13, 2023 — Jo Ann Barefoot joins Naomi Snyder on The Slant Podcast by BankDirector to talk regulation and […]
The tech challenges facing minority banks and how they can solve them
January 4, 2023 — AIR’s event for the MDI ConnectTech initiative is highlighted in this article in American Banker.
Fintech Companies Join Forces to Tackle Human Trafficking
December 30, 2022 — AIR CEO Jo Ann Barefoot is quoted in this article published by The Fintech Times.
Fact Sheet: Summit for Democracy: Progress in the Year of Action
November 29, 2022 — AIR’s Anti-Corruption Solutions through Emerging Technologies (ASET) TechSprint is mentioned in this U.S. White House fact […]
What fintechs and regulators have in common
October 7, 2022 — Jo Ann Barefoot joins Fintech Beat podcast co-host Amias Gerety on taking policy and innovation seriously.
The Regulatory Review’s Week in Review
August 12, 2022 — Jo Ann Barefoot’s Brookings Institution report on AI use cases for government agencies is highlighted.
The Regulatory Push for Community Bank Climate Change Risk Management
June 10, 2022 — AIR’s Make Money Green virtual event is referenced in this white paper released by Invictus Group.
Towards an approach for decarbonising crypto
May 12, 2022 — Mentioned by Smart Energy International related to the founding of the Crypto Climate Accord
Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks
April 19, 2022 — Quoted by Roll Call & Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Award: Women in FinTech Powerlist 2021
March 6, 2022 — Jo Ann Barefoot named to the Women in FinTech Powerlist 2021 by Innovate Finance
Episode 788 – Insights: The state of financial crime
March 4, 2022 — Featured on the Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Award: The Top 100 Entrepreneurs of 2022
March 2, 2022 — David Ehrich selected as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs of 2022 by Alumni Spotlight
FDIC tech sprints spark new product ideas for fintech participants
February 23, 2022 — Quoted by American Banker