In this episode of the IPA's monthly government update podcast, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, talks with Ben Jackson about the latest developments in regulations and court cases that could affect the payments industry. 

They discuss the government shut down, the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the court cases that could affect debit interchange. 

Listeners attending Money 20/20, should attend the IPA's reception sponsored by Cardaq, on Monday, Oct. 27. You can learn more and register here.  

Atlanta-based IPA members should be sure to register for a special event that the IPA will be hosting with InComm on November 12. You can learn more and register here. 

Finally, if you have payments expertise that you would like to share with the industry, submit a proposal for our 2026 Innovative Payments Conference, happening in Washington DC, April 29 through May 1. You can submit proposals here.  

This podcast was recorded on October 17, 2025. Things may have changed by the time you hear it.