FTA Congratulates Scott Bessent on Treasury Secretary Confirmation

a bronze plaque on the side of a government building designating the department of the treasury

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today released a statement following the confirmation of Scott Bessent as the Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury:

“We congratulate Scott Bessent on his confirmation to serve as our nation’s 79th Treasury Secretary,” said Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association. “He brings a wealth of exceptional experience to bear on the role, and we look forward to working collaboratively with him and his team to advance financial innovation and further expand America’s digital financial future.”  

FTA recently released a fintech policy roadmap for the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, which aims to modernize financial regulations and embrace digital innovation. Read the full roadmap here to learn more.  

ABOUT US

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) represents industry leaders shaping the future of finance. We champion the power of technology-centered financial services and advocate for the modernization of financial regulation to support inclusion and responsible innovation.