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

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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In this emerging landscape, financial institutions, often community banks, frequently “rent” their charter to financial technology firms (fintechs) that serve a specific consumer group as a means to grow non-interest income. As an example, PNC closed shop on its BBVA Open after acquiring BBVA’s U.S.

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Treasury report on bank/fintech relationships includes recommendations for CFPB supervision of non-bank installment lenders and data aggregators

CFPB Monitor

Unlike the CFPB which has often given more emphasis to the potential consumer risks of financial technology-related advancements than the potential consumer benefits, the Treasury report takes a more even-handed approach. This includes IDIs acting as lenders in bank/fintech partnerships.

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When FinTechs Compete, Banks Can Also Win

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Take the latest example: Ant Financial Services Group on Wednesday (May 23) announced it would partner with China Everbright Bank and its FinTech subsidiary to “facilitate China Everbright Bank’s digital transformation,” Ant said in a press release. “Ant One big way to more revenue revolves around harnessing the power of APIs.

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Online lending summit speakers discuss SPNB charters, CFPB trial disclosure policy, alternative data

CFPB Monitor

earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. Questions directed at Ms.

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SIFMA Fintech Conference 2018

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Some important financial technologies are changing the way the world is doing business and that change is now reaching the securities industry. Another technology in discussion will be the ever prevailing blockchain technologies. IBM keynote. We are excited to see you all this week at SIFMA 2018.