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CSBS withdraws lawsuit seeking to block OCC approval of Figure Technologies charter application

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federal district court in December 2020 seeking to block the OCC from granting a national bank charter to Figure Technologies Inc. The OCC indicated that in connection with this amendment, the bank organizers will apply to the FDIC for deposit insurance, and Figure Technologies, Inc.

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

CFPB Monitor

In 2019, California enacted AB 539 which, effective January 1, 2020, limited the interest rate that can be charged on loans of $2,500 to $10,000 by lenders licensed under the California Financing Law (CFL) to 36% plus the federal funds rate.

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Varo Is First FinTech to Receive Full-Service Charter from the OCC

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On July 31, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved the national bank charter application of Varo Bank, N.A., The OCC and FDIC both continue to demonstrate keen interest in supporting technology and innovation in the delivery of consumer financial services. The water’s fine!”. Varo Bank, N.A.’s

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Corporate Cards Forge More Paths To SMB Adoption

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This week's Commercial Card Innovation Tracker looks at how the industry is driving SMB adoption, from lowering the cost of corporate card acceptance to looping business card products into Apple Pay. According to the report, SMBs increased their use of debit cards from 34 percent in 2019 to 42 percent in 2020.

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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation responds to OppFi’s attempt to block “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has filed its opposition to Opportunity Financial, LLC’s (OppFi) Demurrer to the DFPI’s cross-complaint.

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Federal banking agencies issue interagency principles for small-dollar loans

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and NCUA have issued “ Interagency Lending Principles for Offering Responsible Small-Dollar Loans.” The OCC has rescinded that bulletin and issued a new bulletin (2020-25) that reflects the new interagency guidance.

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PLI 25th Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute – 25% discount available

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The leadership and priorities of the CFPB, OCC, FDIC, and FTC have changed under the Trump Administration. The second panel will feature OCC and FDIC representatives. I am again co-chairing the event, as I have for the past 24 years. I will co-moderate both. The first panel will feature a discussion among CFPB and FTC representatives.