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Federal banking agencies issue guide for community banks on conducting due diligence on fintech companies

CFPB Monitor

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Financial condition and competitive market environment and client base.

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Bankers: What Problem Are You Trying to Solve?

Jeff For Banks

Industry pundits in the know about everything financial technology and financial technology firms will soon be clinking martini glasses saluting each other and telling stories about their profitability and number of bank installs they have under their belt. It is a veritable "who" of financial technology firms.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

Gonzobanker

In this emerging landscape, financial institutions, often community banks, frequently “rent” their charter to financial technology firms (fintechs) that serve a specific consumer group as a means to grow non-interest income. Fintechs in need of charters are prompting new banks to enter BaaS seeking a “white whale.”

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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

PYMNTS

Jeremy Allaire , CEO of financial technology firm Circle , told PYMNTS that digital currencies are ready to transition from speculation to become more broadly adopted in everyday commerce. . At a high level, that means helping crypto companies and FinTechs come to market with crypto payments across the Visa rails.

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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation announces plans to exercise expanded powers under Consumer Financial Protection Law

CFPB Monitor

The California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) became effective on January 1, 2021. The DFPI is “preparing to open a new Office of Financial Technology Innovation that will engage with new industries and consumer advocates to encourage consumer friendly innovation and job creation in California.

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CA and NY governors propose expansion of state consumer financial protection regimes

CFPB Monitor

The governors of California and New York have both proposed to expand the authority of their respective state’s consumer financial services regulator. Governor Newsom’s proposals are part of his 2020-2021 proposed budget. Licensing and examining new industries “that are current under-regulated”. California.

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California Legislature Passes AB-1864 Setting the Stage for the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation” and the California Consumer Financial Protection Law

CFPB Monitor

We previously wrote about California Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Budget and an accompanying trailer bill that would rename the Department of Business Oversight (“DBO”) and significantly increase its ability to oversee financial services providers in the state. California Consumer Financial Protection Law. Register here.