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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

CFPB Monitor

On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space. It also solicits feedback on how to maximize stakeholder engagement.

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Joint Guidance Provided to Banks to Manage Risks Associated With Third-Party Relationships

Perficient

Perficient provides risk management to more than 500 financial services organizations, many of whom have multiple bank regulators. The new federal risk guidance for banks does not remove the need for sound risk management. Introduction It’s not you. It’s the guidance.

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OCC Considers Artificial Intelligence an Emerging Risk in Banking

Perficient

Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Federal banking agencies issued proposed guidance on risk management for third-party relationships

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have released proposed guidance for banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements. Ongoing monitoring. Termination.

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AML Compliance Controls Can Be Costly

PYMNTS

Money laundering has always troubled financial institutions, but today’s digital banking system creates additional complexities as fraudsters around the world take advantage of financial technologies. The Cost of Compliance. Mobile, online and phone channels all have distinct fraud challenges and customer needs.

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Hypur To Offer Digital Payments For Cannabis Firms With CU Partnership

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Cannabis operations that partnered with Hypur to leverage the company’s financial technology can tap into the digital HypurPay app to access a safer and more convenient payment environment. Hypur serves more than 600 clients throughout the country and has over 25 partnerships with banking and financial institutions.

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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). Financial condition and competitive market environment and client base. Legal and regulatory compliance.