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Fintechs Face Difficult Regulatory Realities on Charters

Bank Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. Fintechs are having trouble facing reality when it comes to obtaining bank charters, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said here at the FDIC’s Fintech and the Future of Banking conference on Wednesday.

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Mnuchin Prefers Private Over Government Solutions to Data Collection, Use

Bank Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said today that he prefers private over government solutions when it comes to collecting and using consumer data for financial products and services, speaking at a fintech conference hosted here by the FDIC.

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Finance Policy Predictions 2020: AML, Authentication, Collections & CRA

FICO

Some are saying this spring but in Washington, D.C., The laws and rules governing anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism compliance have not been substantively updated since the Bank Secrecy Act was adopted in 1970. In addition, the Federal Reserve did not join the FDIC and OCC on the proposal.

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Yes, I really did just accept an a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB! (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

Javelin Strategy & Research

This will require several trips a year to Washington, DC along with several touch-points, and I’m looking forward to getting acquainted with the CFPB’s staff and other 24 Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) members. I just accepted a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB. I have a lot to learn! So what do you think I should focus on?

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Ed Perlmutter and Washington Rep. Denny Heck, both Democratic members of Congress from states with legal marijuana — back the Secure and Fair Enforcement of Banking Act of 2019 , or the SAFE Banking Act, as it is more commonly known. Two of the speakers at the hearing — Colorado Rep.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Two of the speakers at the hearing — Colorado Ed Perlmutter and Washington state Rep. Denny Heck, both Democratic members of Congress from states with legal marijuana — back what is called the Secure and Fair Enforcement of Banking Act of 2019 , or SAFE Banking Act as it is more commonly known.

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Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

FICO

Since the November elections, much of the talk here in Washington, D.C. These are two areas where financial institutions are spending billions of dollars a year on compliance and have been looking to ensure their extensive efforts are properly calibrated to provide regulators with meaningful insights.