WebBank is one of the nation’s leading chartered banks partnering with financial technology companies to provide innovative financial services to American consumers and small businesses.

“We are excited to have WebBank join FTA and welcome Parris Sanz to our Board of Directors. FTA will benefit from WebBank’s expertise as a trusted bank partner for the nation’s leading fintech companies and from Parris’ years of experience as a fintech executive,” said Penny Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Technology Association. “Fintech industry partners are a critical part of the ecosystem that helps ensure millions of consumers and small businesses can take advantage of the best financial services for their needs.”

“We are thrilled to join the nation’s premier fintech trade association and work together to shape the future of finance,” said Parris Sanz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Head of Policy and Government Relations at WebBank. “WebBank empowers the fintechs driving choice and competition in the economy, and we support FTA’s mission of modernizing financial services policies and regulations to reflect this innovation in the marketplace.”

FTA partners with leading companies like WebBank to build a community of expertise, allow for broader collaboration in the financial services industry, and inform policy and advocacy positions to support fintech industry growth. FTA member companies will benefit from WebBank’s experience advising leading brands and its track record of developing best-in-class compliance and risk management programs.