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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

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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. In the introduction to the RFI, the FHFA noted President Biden’s March 2022 executive order.

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Avalara Unveils eInvoicing Software For Tax Compliance In India

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The solution comes on top of the technology firm’s array of offerings to bolster the GST compliance experience for companies in the country, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 16) announcement. And companies can also decrease their business risk, while bolstering their governance, according to the announcement.

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OCC Considers Artificial Intelligence an Emerging Risk in Banking

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This mitigates the risk of customer service representatives providing incorrect information and ensures compliance with regulatory disclosures, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience while reducing costs. Contact our experts today if you are interested in learning more about up-and-coming news in financial services.

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AML Compliance Controls Can Be Costly

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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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House Financial Committee to hold Dec. 5 hearing on financial innovation

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Tomorrow, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion will hold a hearing entitled “Fostering Financial Innovation: How Agencies Can Leverage Technology to Shape the Future of Financial Services.” The witnesses will be: Valerie A.

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

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However, in what is sure to be a landmark in federal regulation, on June 6, 2023, the primary federal bank regulatory agencies issued final joint guidance designed to help banking organizations manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology companies.

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It’s Dreadful Being a Buyer of Bank Technology

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As technology buyers, banking executives need to up their game on tech purchases and technology performance management. For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. Today, financial institutions are technology companies.