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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

CFPB Monitor

On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space. It also solicits feedback on how to maximize stakeholder engagement.

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People’s Bank Of China To Regulate FinTech

PYMNTS

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced that it is planning to steadily develop a system of rules to regulate financial technology (FinTech) in the country. I would predict in 2019, the government will regulate more. Tech companies are going to enter the financial services market in a very, very aggressive way.”.

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Singapore Eases Regulations Over Venture Capitalists

PYMNTS

According to Bloomberg , the Monetary Authority of Singapore published a new consultation paper that revealed new and existing venture capitalists will no longer be subject to the same rules that apply to fund managers overall, including capital requirements and business conduct regulations.

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OCC Considers Artificial Intelligence an Emerging Risk in Banking

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI.

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Financial technology needs rules of engagement

Payments Source

Policymakers and industry officials should join forces in creating regulations and standards for cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and other innovations before they become more widespread.

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IMF’s Lagarde Calls Out FinTech As Industry Disruptors

PYMNTS

Reuters reported Lagarde said that technology companies’ use of big data and AI i ncreases big tech companies’ dominance in the mobile payments market, which could result in policymakers around the world rethinking how they regulate the banking system and how they ensure financial settlements are made safely and securely. “A

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Currency Comptroller: New Plan Regulating Marketplace Lending

PYMNTS

Pivoting from concerns and risks around financial technology innovation in the banking system, the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency said the agency will roll out a new framework for regulating marketplace lending. The agency regulates, supervises and charters national banks and is an independent bureau within the Treasury.

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