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EU To Examine German Regulators’ Oversight Of Wirecard

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. It reported nearly $4 billion of debt to creditors, after it revealed that $2.1

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ICBA: Building Bridges For The Next Generation Of Community Banks

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Community banking can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging areas of financial services in which to work — that’s the view, anyway, of Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) , who recently joined the nation’s leading advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks.

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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). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

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European Banks Face Massive Losses On Exiting Wirecard Loans

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As the one-time darling of Europe’s financial technology (FinTech) community faces insolvency with the debt of nearly $4 billion, some lenders said there are few buyers willing to pay cents or euros on the debt. Once a $28 billion FinTech leader, Wirecard has reported debt of nearly $4 billion after it revealed that $2.1

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. New Cornerstone research estimates that banks can realize as much as $25 billion in BaaS revenue over the next five years through partnerships with third-party technology companies.

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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. Muller explained that the technology augments existing rails like eCheck and ACH to enhance data capture and transmission to complete a transaction.

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Cambodia, Singapore In X-Border FinTech Pact

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“This will also allow us to share experiences and information related to FinTech … and reap the benefits of the new innovation in financial technology, enhance payment systems and promote financial inclusion,” said National Bank of Singapore Deputy Governor Neav Chanthana of the partnership.

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