Pathward Joins American Fintech Council Board

Pathward, N.A., a leading national bank headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been appointed to the board of directors of the American Fintech Council (AFC). Pathward is represented on the board by its president, Anthony Sharett. As an AFC board member, Pathward will play a key leadership role in advancing modern financial tools that help individuals and companies navigate the evolving financial landscape, the announcement said.

The American Fintech Council describes itself as the largest industry association representing both responsible financial technology companies and innovative banks. The organization's core mission centers on promoting a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system while supporting responsible innovation in financial services and sound public policy. “As a dedicated AFC member for many years, Pathward has already made a significant impact on AFC and the fintech industry by helping us shape responsible financial initiatives,” said Phil Goldfeder, chief executive of the American Fintech Council.

SCALING FINTECH PARTNERSHIPS

As a bank with scalable infrastructure and a broad portfolio of solutions, Pathward provides fintechs and other payments innovators a banking platform that enables them to grow and scale. The bank's comprehensive offerings span card issuing, merchant acquiring, digital payments sponsorship, and financial institution solutions, complemented by credit solutions and professional tax services.

The bank also offers flexible working capital, equipment financing, and structured finance solutions to businesses.

ADVANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Pathward says it is focused on financial access and strives to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity across its Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. “At Pathward, we are committed to expanding financial access,” Sharett said. “We are pleased to join the Board and continue working with AFC to advance inclusive financial solutions that strengthen financial outcomes for individuals and businesses alike.”

COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION AGENDA

“We are thrilled to welcome Pathward to the Board, where their leadership, experience, and expertise will help us advance forward-thinking financial solutions, strengthen industry practices, and expand financial opportunity for consumers nationwide,” Goldfeder said.