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FinTech LendingClub Buys Radius Bank For $185M

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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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OCC Highlights, AML & CRA Risks

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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. Contact us today to discuss in depth how we can help tackle your business challenges.

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Revolut Adds Crypto To US Offerings With Paxos Deal

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European FinTech Revolut, which recently debuted in the U.S. debut in March, teaming up with Metropolitan Commercial Bank to offer FDIC -insured accounts that can be opened and accessed through smartphones. In a Wednesday (July 15) press release, Paxos Trust Co. Paxos will hold crypto assets for Revolut’s users in the U.S.,

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Mnuchin Prefers Private Over Government Solutions to Data Collection, Use

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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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Robinhood Retreats From Checking, Savings Products

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Robinhood , the FinTech that garnered a lot of attention last week after announcing a checking and savings product with 3 percent interest, has retreated from that, removing any mention of checking and savings from the product. Had they called us, I would have told them what I just told you in that I have serious concerns about this.

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Reducing costs of AML while still appeasing regulators

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Reducing costs but appeasing regulators seems like an oxymoron, yet, many AML compliance and operations leaders are being asked to do just that. The question is, how to do this, while keeping the regulators happy? Even better, regulators have recently begun encouraging the application of these techniques.

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Axos Bank Expands Commercial Presence In NYC, LA

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“We already have an employee presence in these markets with talented securities, lending and treasury management professionals, and these offices will allow us to better access talent in these geographies,” he added. and offer clients FDIC-insured accounts.