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Banks and fintechs should perform ‘trust exercises’ amid OCC scrutiny of BaaS

BankInovation

It may just be that banking-as-a-service (BaaS) providers and fintechs have grown into unique and now mature collaborators that justify updated and revised requirements from regulators. Earlier this month, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J.

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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation announces plans to exercise expanded powers under Consumer Financial Protection Law

CFPB Monitor

In its January 2021 monthly bulletin , the DFPI stated that, with the CCFPL now in effect, the DFPI will begin exercising its “expanded powers to better protect consumers from unlawful, unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices.” In the bulletin, the DFPI outlines its plans to implement the CCFPL and exercise its expanded powers.

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Basking in foreign fintech investment, India exercises its kingmaker role

Payments Source

Last week, Indian regulators ordered an antitrust probe of Walmart and Amazon while Jeff Bezos and other Amazon execs traveled to New Delhi to tout a $1 billion investment to digitize local businesses. The message is U.S. investment is welcome, as long as U.S.-driven driven data mining is kept at bay.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Visa Debuts Europe FinTech Partnership Program; Payments Canada Teams With Mastercard’s Vocalink 

PYMNTS

Visa Unveils FinTech Partnership Program In Europe. FinTech Partner Connect will “support new ways for businesses and consumers to seamlessly and securely pay, get paid, send money and more,” according to a representative for the company in an email announcing the effort. Plus, Railsbank has closed a $37 million funding deal.

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Bank Of England Handing Down Strict Regulations For Libra

PYMNTS

Regulations include transparency that shows economic fortitude. The FPC will exercise current authoritative “tools” instead of adopting new rules. The bank will also foster innovation among FinTech firms, Carney said at the Innovate Finance Global Summit. authorities should use their powers accordingly.”.

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Bump On The Road To National FinTech Charters?

PYMNTS

The news came Thursday (May 2) that, per a ruling in federal court in New York, the State Department of Financial Services can move forward with a suit that looks to derail national bank charters for FinTech companies. The national licenses would let FinTechs lend money and paychecks to consumers. In the U.K.,

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A thoughtful approach to generative AI

Abrigo

From a consumer standpoint, we’ve experienced three giant leaps in the fintech industry. Impact of AI Improved access to financial services One was when ATMs became available, and you didn't have to plan your activities around when banks were open. Let us step back in time and look at the last 50 years.