Innovative Payments Association (IPA)
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Latest material
October 15, 2026
About
The Innovative Payments Association (IPA) is a US trade group for companies in electronic payments, from prepaid and mobile wallets to P2P, with a government-relations focus in Washington. Its blog works as a running briefing on federal policy.
Recent posts
On 15 October it published "Getting the Most Out of Money20/20", networking tips from veterans. "Government Update" on 7 October covered CFPB nominations, congressional reforms and regulatory changes. Earlier items include "Payments Might No Longer Count for CRA" (17 September), on proposed Community Reinvestment Act changes, a series on how Congress heads into its final stretch before the election, and a business-continuity note, "How Are Your Backup Plans?" (20 August).
What members get
The Government Relations Working Group holds weekly and monthly calls, the member portal stores recordings, legislative tracking and financial-crimes resources, and the annual conference IPC 2027 is open for registration, speakers and sponsors. A podcast and publications round out the output.
Prepaid programme managers, wallet providers, BaaS banks and compliance leads who need to know what the CFPB and Congress are doing will find the updates relevant.
Payments angle
US federal policy for prepaid, wallets and P2P: CFPB moves, Congress legislative tracking and proposed CRA changes affecting payments.
Audience GEO
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