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FDIC Defines Bank Regs For FinTechs

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) is setting new regulations for FinTechs and industrial banks that will enhance transparency and establish record-keeping requirements, the agency said on Tuesday (March 17). In 1987, parent banks were allowed to bypass FDIC oversight and regulations. .

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California lawmakers urge FDIC to rein in bank partnerships

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Four Democratic members of the California state legislature recently sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urging the agency to take action against FDIC-supervised banks that partner with non-bank lenders to originate high-cost installment loans.

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State AGS file summary judgment motion in lawsuit challenging FDIC “Madden-fix” rule

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The Attorney Generals of the six states and District of Columbia who filed a lawsuit against the FDIC to set aside its “ Madden -fix” rule have filed a motion for summary judgment in the case. The lawsuit is pending before the same California federal district court judge (Judge Jeffrey S.

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California Dept. of Business Oversight launches “true lender” investigation of auto title lender’s partnership with Utah bank

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In 2019, California enacted AB-539, the Fair Access to Credit Act (FACA), which, effective January 1, 2020, limits 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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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation responds to OppFi’s attempt to block “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

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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. The DFPI also alleged additional CFL violations by OppFi, including the CFL’s “anti-evasion” provisions.

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OppFi asks court to reject California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

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

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Green Dot Debuts GO2bank; Stimulus Checks Pose Challenges For TurboTax, H&R Block

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In today’s top news in digital-first banking, California FinTech Green Dot is rolling out the GO2bank mobile banking to help cash-strapped individuals, while stimulus checks are reportedly posing challenges for some users of H&R Block and TurboTax. Green Dot Introduces GO2bank To Help Cash-Strapped Consumers.