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Ballard Spahr to hold Aug. 6 webinar on proposed guidance on risk management in third-party relationships

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Last week, the OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and FDIC issued proposed guidance for banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including those with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements. On August 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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

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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. Legal and regulatory compliance.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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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. Or Hatch Bank, which, after partnering with HMBradley, saw deposits grow 300% in the first half of 2021.

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Treasury report on bank/fintech relationships includes recommendations for CFPB supervision of non-bank installment lenders and data aggregators

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The report was issued in response to President Biden’s July 2021 Executive Order on promoting competition. That Order directed the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a report assessing how the entry of large technology firms and other non-banks into consumer finance markets has affected competition.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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The John Lovitz “Yeah My Wife Morgan Fairchild Award” – goes to fellow pathological liar and now former OCC Chief Financial Technology Officer Prashant Bhardwaj. Nearly 2 million customers and $20 billion in deposits since entering the country with a digital bank in 2021. The Monty Python “Biggus Dickus” Award – goes to Sen.

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