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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). Risk management policies, processes, and controls. Legal and regulatory compliance.

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FDIC issues final rule on ILC deposit insurance applications

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The FDIC has issued a final rule setting forth the conditions it will impose and the commitments it will require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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FDIC Chair’s recent interview gives insight into FDIC’s agenda

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McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities. Finally, Ms.

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OCC approves national bank charter applications of fintech company

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In its press release , the OCC stated that its approval “brings SoFi, a large fintech, inside the federal bank regulatory perimeter, where it will be subject to comprehensive supervision and the full panoply of bank regulations, including the Community Reinvestment Act. In addition, the parent company of SoFi Bank, N.A.,

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

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Podcasts for Bank & Credit Union Execs & Staff Are Plentiful; Here Are 10 Good Ones These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. And all release a new episode at least monthly. NextGen Banker 10.

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Democratic Senators introduce bill to close industrial loan company “loophole”; coalition of financial services and consumer organizations voice support for bill

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Because this allows a commercial or fintech company to own or acquire an ILC, the absence of consolidated supervision of ILC parent companies by the Federal Reserve Board is characterized by ILC critics as a dangerous “loophole” in safety and soundness oversight of ILC parent companies. . 5301) (e.g.

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Banks Push Back On Possible Banking Charters For Big Techs Like Amazon And Facebook

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Co-signed by the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Independent Community Bankers of America and The Clearing House, the letter argues that banks and non-bank technology firms are both already embracing innovation in customer service offerings. FDIC), the states and the courts.