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Trade Groups Say “No Thanks” to Notion that FDIC Should Consult CFPB Before Approving Bank Mergers

CFPB Monitor

One issue raised in the RFI is “to what extent should the CFPB be consulted by the FDIC when considering the convenience and needs factor and should that consultation be formalized?”. The request for information (RFI) included questions related to the agency’s current bank merger review process, and how the process could be improved.

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Japanese FinTech Rakuten Applying For US Banking Charter 

PYMNTS

A Japanese FinTech company is applying for a banking charter in the United States, according to a report by American Banker. The eCommerce firm Rakuten currently runs a shopper rewards program in the States, and said would file the necessary paperwork on Friday (July 26) with Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Financial Service Offerings All Their Own

PYMNTS

As Magnus Larsson, CEO of Majority , told PYMNTS in an interview shortly after the firm’s launch, no matter where they are from, where they work or how much they make, migrant workers all face a common problem in the United States: Financial services are not always easy to secure. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Their Own Financial Services

PYMNTS

As Magnus Larsson, CEO of Majority , told PYMNTS in an interview shortly after the firm’s launch, no matter where they are from, where they work or how much they make, migrant workers all face a common problem in the United States: Financial services are not always easy to secure. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

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Mobile apps for community banks: In search of business value

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Aware of the disruptive changes in how banking products and services are delivered, community banks continue adopting new technologies to keep up with competition and customers’ demand. Will a mobile banking app really help to solve community banks’ challenges or is it just a waste of money? What does it mean for community banks?

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CARES Act includes provisions affecting financial institutions and their regulation: some key provisions

CFPB Monitor

Section 4008 of the CARES Act authorizes the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish a debt guarantee program to guarantee the debt of solvent insured depository institutions and depository institution holding companies. Section 4012 – Temporary Relief For Community Banks. Section 4008 – Debt Guaranty Authority.

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Fintech Deals Are Still Happening – and It’s a Good Thing

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Morgan Stanley/E-Trade: This $13 billion (~4X annual revenue) deal was announced in late February before COVID-19 and social distancing were known in the United States. million fundraise including community bank participants Bank of St. The acquisition makes sense given Zenmonics’ focus on FIS core clients.

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