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State AGs submit comments to FDIC on small-dollar lending

CFPB Monitor

A group of 13 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia AG have sent a letter to the FDIC commenting on the agency’s request for information on small-dollar lending. They recommend that “the FDIC discourage banks from entering into these relationships in any guidance it issues on small-dollar lending.”.

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FDIC and Duke University announce fintech research conference

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC describes the catalyst for the event as the belief that “at the intersection of research and experience lies good public policy.”. The conference features a brief introduction with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams.

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OCC and FDIC issue proposed rules to undo Madden

CFPB Monitor

The OCC and FDIC issued proposed rules this week intended to eliminate the uncertainty created by the Second Circuit’s decision in Madden v. Comments on the FDIC’s proposal must be submitted no later than 60 days after the date the proposal is published in the Federal Register. Midland Funding. 85 [or 12 U.S.C

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Brookings to hold Oct. 13 fintech event

CFPB Monitor

On October 13, 2016, the Brookings Institute will hold an event in Washington, D.C. ” Speakers include industry representatives and an FDIC representative. titled: “ How to make fintech work for all Americans.”

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Lending Club, Funding Circle And Prosper Join Forces And Form A Trade Association

PYMNTS

On the logic that everything is easier when taken on with a team, the big names in marketplace lending are joining forces and forming their own nonprofit trade association. The CEOs of Funding Circle, Lending Club and Prosper have announced the launch of the Marketplace Lending Association (MLA).

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Evaluating New Tech Investments – Let the Purpose Define Your Strategy

Jack Henry

Investments in financial technology have been increasing for years, but the events of the last 18 months have created a new sense of urgency for community banks and credit unions to fine-tune their digital strategies across the spectrum of various fintech investments.

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FTC to host June 9 forum on marketplace lending

CFPB Monitor

The interest of federal regulators in marketplace lending continues to grow. In July 2015, the Treasury Department issued a request for information regarding online marketplace lending and, in February 2016, the FDIC published an article highlighting the risks for banks that partner with marketplace lenders. .

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