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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.

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OCC to hold forum on financial innovation

CFPB Monitor

In particular, he indicated that while FinTech companies should not have an advantage in the marketplace over banks because they are not complying with same rules, the CFPB would seek to enforce the laws without stifling innovation. on “Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System.” Registration is free.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

Gonzobanker

In this emerging landscape, financial institutions, often community banks, frequently “rent” their charter to financial technology firms (fintechs) that serve a specific consumer group as a means to grow non-interest income. The winners in BaaS will be outstanding risk managers – not risk eliminators.

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Online lending summit speakers discuss SPNB charters, CFPB trial disclosure policy, alternative data

CFPB Monitor

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. Questions directed at Ms.

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Japan’s Mizuho Launching FinTech Venture

PYMNTS

Mizuho Financial Group , the Japanese financial company, is gearing up to launch a venture in June to create new businesses with FinTech. If we try to pursue business innovation within the bank, we have to ask around for permission from people in risk management, compliance and others.

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Banking on a Winner: Fostering innovation to compete in today’s financial environment

ZootBlog

Keeping a bank in top shape means fostering innovation. Banks need to decide if they can be nimble enough to compete on their own or if they should develop technology partnerships. There are now more than 8,000 financial technology companies in the United States with the potential to shake up traditional financial institutions.