Rising to Meet The Challenge: Innovative Solutions for Workers and Students
Join us to learn how these innovators responded to the challenge, found ways to scale their offerings to meet the pressing financial health needs of the moment, and forged pathways to drive impact post-pandemic. We’ll also introduce attendees to the Financial Solutions Lab Accelerator’s new cohort of fintech startups, as we explore innovations that are helping consumers to build financial resilience and long-term stability.
Oportun Card: Advancing Economic Equity Through Financial Inclusion
Since 2005, Oportun has leveraged AI-powered models and billions of unique data points to extend more than 4 million loans and $10 billion in affordable credit. This inclusive approach has allowed nearly 1 million customers to establish their credit histories. Find out how this deep commitment to understanding customer financial needs led to a new solution for managing income volatility and covering unexpected expenses – the 2020 launch of the Oportun® Visa® credit card.
Capital One’s Affordable Housing Initiative: Bolstering the Financial Health of Underserved Communities
Desiree Francis, Head of Community Finance, will use this spotlight to explain the connection between affordable housing and financial health and how Capital One’s Digital Access (CODA) program pilot intends to improve the financial health of residents living in affordable properties the bank has financed by providing high speed digital access, devices, and digital education to families across the country.
Helping Military Veterans and Military Families Achieve Financial Security
In this session, James Beamesderfer, Vice President, Veterans Initiatives at Prudential Financial talks with Thomas Kastner, Financial Wellness Vice President at Wounded Warrior Project about how this partnership supports the financial health and vitality of military families.
Fifth Third Bank and National Urban League Workforce Development Partnership
Learn how Fifth Third Bank approaches financial health partnerships and explore the great work they are doing with the National Urban League to support communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through upskilling and re-skilling services.
Leveraging Customer Data Ethically to Advance DEI
In this session, experts and practitioners will share best practices and a potential roadmap for financial services companies to use customer data ethically to improve financial offerings for underserved groups.
The Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on Women
In this session, a panel of experts will discuss how the cascading economic consequences of the pandemic are reversing years of progress in workplace equity, and may have long-term implications for women’s financial lives for years to come.
Integrating FinHealth Into Your Company’s DNA
Learn how and why LendingClub made the strategic pivot to prioritize financial health in all of its products and services, how it transformed into a “financial health brand,” and how it’s tracking financial health impacts across its user base to measure success. Walk away with insights to transform your own organization’s financial health business strategy.
The Evolving Role of Fintech in FinHealth
In this discussion, learn and share perspectives with financial health experts to start planning for the future of fintech and finhealth.
Building a Stronger Social Safety Net
In this session, we will explore ways that financial institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders can come together to better support Americans relying on the social safety net, both today and in the future.
Investing in Equity Based Solutions
In this panel discussion, hear from leaders in healthcare, financial services, and workplace about ongoing efforts to drive equitable outcomes for all and the role of financial health in this critical movement.
Addressing Racial Wealth Gaps With Action and Innovation
This keynote address will also highlight opportunities for financial institutions to lead conversations, address disparities, develop solutions, and drive widespread impact for millions of people.