Experts differ on whether regulation can prevent or accelerate change for financial services organizations and the technology they deploy.
At Money 20/20 2025, influential voices across industries shared their perspectives, including Snigdha Kumar of Brico, Matthew Homer of The Venture Dept., Kabir Kumar of Flourish Ventures, and Kristen Hecht of 1Money, who considered the benefits of regulatory compliance in the financial services sector.
According to financial leaders, government regulation is a necessary but frustrating aspect of their work. As
guardrails to protect consumers and their investments, regulation is essential, but it can also slow down innovation in an increasingly digital world.
Author's summary: Regulation affects financial innovation.