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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). Information security program and information systems.

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Cambodia, Singapore In X-Border FinTech Pact

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Cross-border FinTech efforts have seen increasing participation from central banks and monetary authorities. The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions. The Fed And FinTech Firms. The money will be used to build engineering staff.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

Gonzobanker

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. For executives wanting to develop a winning strategy, here are six key strategic takeaways to help banks successfully launch a BaaS strategy : 1.

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How Cannabis Can Become A B2B Payments Innovation Influencer

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For several years, while state-level legalization has expanded, access to traditional banks remains an issue thanks to their status as federally regulated entities. Today, however, the banking challenge has largely been solved. According to Daniel Muller , CEO of AeroPay , perhaps they don’t need that ability.

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Fintech Companies Need Banklike Exams, Community Bank Group Says

American Banker

Financial technology companies should be examined for safety and soundness just like banks and credit unions, top executives from the Independent Community Bankers of America said Tuesday.

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Fighting Digital with Digital

Independent Banker

Competing and beating FinTech’s digital-platform lenders. Community banks cannot afford to ignore the staggering pace of lending adoption by both individuals and businesses using digital-only platforms from various nonbank technology-based specialty lending firms. By Jonathan Rowe.

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The Future Of Payments Beyond The Pandemic

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In a roundtable discussion, the last in the “Powering the Digital Shift” series with Karen Webster, six experts in money movement, fraud prevention, banking and financial technology discussed one sure bet: “Digital optional” is no option as we move toward contactless commerce. So, there is a balance that needs to be struck.”.

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