Contact: Laine Williams, (202) 897-4757, lwilliams@allonadvocacy.com
Washington, DC, June 4, 2026 – The Financial Data and Technology Association (“FDATA”), a trade association representing more than 30 financial technology companies and consumer-permissioned data access platforms, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Christine Day, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Questrade Financial Group, as Chair of the Board, and Kat Cloud, Head of Government Relations at Sumsub, as Vice Chair.
Our new board Chairs bring decades of combined experience across financial technology, digital innovation, regulation, consumer data rights, and public policy. Their leadership comes at a pivotal moment as policymakers and industry stakeholders around the world continue to advance open banking, open finance, digital identity, and consumer-permissioned data frameworks.
“FDATA has played an important role in advancing consumer financial data rights and fostering collaboration among policymakers, financial institutions, fintechs, and consumer advocates,” said Christine Day, Chair of the Board. “I look forward to working with the Board, FDATA members, and stakeholders across the ecosystem to help ensure consumers and businesses continue to benefit from innovation, competition, and secure access to their financial information.”
“I am honored to serve as Vice Chair and help support FDATA’s mission,” said Kat Cloud, Vice Chair of the Board. “As financial services continue to evolve, it is critical that policymakers and industry work together to build frameworks that promote innovation, security, trust, and consumer empowerment. I look forward to contributing to that work alongside FDATA’s members and leadership.’
“Christine and Kat are both highly respected leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of financial technology and consumer-permissioned data access,” said Steve Boms, Executive Director of FDATA. “Their expertise, leadership, and commitment to innovation will be invaluable as FDATA continues its work on behalf of consumers and innovators around the world.”
About Christine Day
Christine Day previously served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Questrade Financial Group, where she helped transform the company from a startup into one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most recognized online brokerages. An award-winning fintech leader, Christine has been recognized among Canada’s Most Powerful Women and the Top 100 Women in Fintech. During her tenure, she championed digital transformation, regulatory innovation, and consumer-focused financial technology, including helping advance the regulatory changes that enabled Canada’s first robo-advisory platform. She remains a strong advocate for innovation, financial inclusion, and the advancement of women in STEM and technology leadership.
About Kat Cloud
Kat Cloud is Head of Government Relations at Sumsub, where she leads engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders on digital identity, financial crime compliance, and emerging technology policy. Prior to joining Sumsub, Kat served as Principal Director of Open Banking Compliance at Yodlee, Head of UK Policy at Plaid, and a Policy Advisor at the Financial Conduct Authority. Widely recognized for her expertise at the intersection of financial services regulation and technology, Kat has been named to the Women in FinTech Powerlist and is a frequent commentator on digital identity, anti-money laundering policy, and fintech regulation.
About FDATA
FDATA is the leading trade association advocating for consumer-permissioned access to financial data. FDATA’s members enable millions of consumers and small businesses to securely access and use their financial information for payments, account aggregation, personal financial management, credit underwriting, fraud prevention, and other legitimate financial services. FDATA works with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance open finance frameworks that empower consumers while promoting safety, soundness, and innovation.
