Washington, DC, August 31, 2021 – The Financial Technology Association said the following in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Adrienne Harris to become Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services:
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) congratulates Adrienne Harris on her nomination to become the next Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a staunch commitment to fairness, equity, and consumer protections—essential to her role in facilitating economic development throughout the state. Adrienne is a forward-leaning thinker who understands the importance of financial technology in an increasingly digital economy. FTA looks forward to working with DFS and other regulators to share how our member companies expand financial opportunity, increase fairness, and empower individuals through the responsible application of fintech.