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Japanese FinTech Rakuten Applying For US Banking Charter 

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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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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 Moves Ahead with Long-Planned and Much-Discussed Fintech Charter

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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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Fintechs target 32M unbanked, underbanked households in US

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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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Fintechs target 32M unbanked, underbanked households in US

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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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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. Revolut made its U.S.

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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.