PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

FinTech LendingClub is purchasing Radius Bancorp for $185 million in cash and stock, according to a report by CNBC. The bank is one of a few smaller lenders that has teamed up with FinTechs who need services only an FDIC-regulated institution can provide. This is the first time a FinTech has purchased an actual bank.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 19, 2021

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) and request for information (RFI) addressing “False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status and Misuse of the FDIC’s Name or Logo”.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 25, 2019

Fintechs are having trouble facing reality when it comes to obtaining bank charters, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said here at the FDIC’s Fintech and the Future of Banking conference on Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 31, 2018

It’s good news for fintechs in lending and payments that want a federal banking license, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has started accepting applications starting today. The fintech charter does not require deposit insurance from the FDIC, per a recommendation from the Treasury Department.

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BankInovation

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has taken steps to promote fintech partnerships and diversity and inclusion within the financial services industry, both internally at the FDIC and among the institutions it regulates, FDIC Chairwoman Jelena McWilliams said during the LendIt Fintech USA 2020 conference Wednesday.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 22, 2019

This Wednesday April 24th, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative will host a conference titled “ Fintech and the Future of Banking ” in Arlington, Virginia.

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American Banker

JULY 20, 2020

The agency's request for information seeks comment on the idea of the FDIC partnering with a standards-setting organization to develop best practices for technology firms, among other things.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 9, 2018

It plans to reapply with the FDIC, but did not reveal […]. Payment processor Square has withdrawn its application to become a deposit-taking bank, a move similar to online lender Social Finance or SoFi, which withdrew its application last fall.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 19, 2022

It also states that representations made by covered persons or service providers about FDIC insurance will typically be material. . As noted above, the CFPB linked its issuance of the Circular to the FDIC’s issuance of a final rule on misuse of the FDIC’s name or logo or misrepresentations about deposit insurance coverage.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 25, 2021

Unless Rakuten’s most recent application is granted before that date, Rakuten’s FDIC insurance application, if approved by the FDIC, would subject Rakuten to the terms of the Rule. Rakuten’s first FDIC deposit insurance application was filed in July 2019, and was withdrawn in March 2020.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2019

A Japanese FinTech company is applying for a banking charter in the United States, according to a report by American Banker. FDIC) and the state of Utah for an industrial loan company (ILC) charter. “And Rakuten is one of a number of FinTechs looking to enter in the banking sector with an ILC charter.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The FDIC has issued a final rule setting forth the conditions it will impose and the commitments it will require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 26, 2021

The Attorney Generals of the six states and District of Columbia who filed a lawsuit against the FDIC to set aside its “ Madden -fix” rule have filed a motion for summary judgment in the case. 1831d) applies only to interest that an FDIC-insured state bank may charge.

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Banking Exchange

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

FDIC, Fed and OCC published updated guidance on fintech work for community banks Community Banking Feature3 Fintech Feature Duties Compliance.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Its new FinTech team could ultimately have more than 100 workers. The company’s push into FinTech will help broaden its lead over rival service Lyft, and its offerings will look to help increase customer engagement and loyalty. Many FinTech outfits use a small group of institutions like Celtic Bank or Cross River for banking products.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Lights out for the FinTech charter idea? The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) debuted a special purpose charter in 2016 that would have given FinTechs a leg up on competing with traditional financial services companies. Can’t get the charter without FDIC coverage. As reported , the U.S.

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BankInovation

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC) recently made available the demos of its first FDITECH Sprint, a contest held in September that focused on reaching unbanked customers via fintech solutions.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Yet demand for contactless payments and digital, automated financial solutions means FinTech funding may not take as hard of a hit as other startup segments. however, funding for FinTechs actually increased to $3.7 B2B FinTech investments appear to be relatively strong, too. As an FDIC insured bank in the U.S.,

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Bank Innovation

JULY 29, 2019

On the heels of digital banking startup Varo Money applying for a banking license with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) earlier this month, another fintech firm with its toes in charter waters seems poised to jump in.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 28, 2020

For the reasons discussed in our prior blog post , the proposal represents a significant development for fintech companies and other commercial companies seeking to establish ILCs. The FDIC’s action extends the comment deadline from June 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020.

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American Banker

JUNE 27, 2023

The fintech Zepz has added a new remittance method with an FDIC-backed mobile bank account.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 24, 2020

The FDIC has issued a proposed rule setting forth the conditions it would impose and the commitments it would require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Silicon Valley FinTech startup Step has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. Step customers get a bank account that is insured by the FDIC, as well as a secured spending card backed by Visa and the P2P payments platform. Users can transfer funds in real time without any fees.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Port Angeles, Washington-based bank said it has already invested "significant resources" into enhancing its compliance management for fintech partnerships, after self-reporting a problem last year.

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BankInovation

OCTOBER 1, 2020

households unbanked or underbanked according to data from the FDIC, fintechs have long promised better financial access, whether through online lending that looks beyond traditional credit underwriting or digital banking startups with fewer fees. With more than one-quarter of U.S.

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BankInovation

OCTOBER 1, 2020

households unbanked or underbanked according to data from the FDIC, fintechs have long promised better financial access, whether through online lending that looks beyond traditional credit underwriting or digital banking startups with fewer fees. With more than one-quarter of U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Separately, but still within the scope of efforts from the Federal Reserve and the OCC, along with the FDIC, the agencies last week released a proposal that would increase the threshold of real estate transactions that require appraisal from $250,000 to $400,000. This would be the first boost in 25 years.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Fintechs can get what they need from a traditional bank charter with the FDIC, as long as the agency is willing to play ball and step up its approach to innovation.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Navigating AML and OFAC Compliance Risks Regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance risks, bank executives must navigate operational and compliance challenges tied to fintech relationships. Manage third-party risks, especially for relationships involving higher-risk or critical activities.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 24, 2022

In its press release , the OCC stated that its approval “brings SoFi, a large fintech, inside the federal bank regulatory perimeter, where it will be subject to comprehensive supervision and the full panoply of bank regulations, including the Community Reinvestment Act. In addition, the parent company of SoFi Bank, N.A.,

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 29, 2020

The FDIC has issued its widely anticipated final rule resolving the uncertainty caused by the Second Circuit’s Madden v. The FDIC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPR”) was published the same week as an OCC proposed rule intended to address the same issue for national banks under Section 85. Midland Funding decision. to 1:00 p.m.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Federal Reserve Board published a paper on partnerships between community banks and fintech companies, “Community Bank Access to Innovation through Partnerships.” The Fed’s publication of the paper is another indication of the increased attention that regulators are paying to bank relationships with fintechs.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 24, 2019

Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said today that he prefers private over government solutions when it comes to collecting and using consumer data for financial products and services, speaking at a fintech conference hosted here by the FDIC.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 13, 2018

McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 8, 2023

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have released final interagency guidance for their respective supervised banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 14, 2023

To realize the rewards of the BaaS industry, banks and fintechs are going to have to learn to play by some non-negotiable rules – together. Now, the bank is required to receive FDIC approval for all new third parties and credit products. The FDIC Consent Order is going to impact all partnerships going forward.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It is looking to charter its own FDIC-insured institution to be a direct provider. Brex currently relies on bank partners to offer credit cards and cash management accounts to small and midsize businesses.

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