In two recent joint statements, the federal banking agencies have encouraged banks to make short-term loans to consumers and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis....more
New third-party oversight guidance issued by the OCC should spur increased financial innovation at national banks. On March 5, the OCC issued OCC Bulletin 2020-10, Frequently Asked Questions to Supplement OCC Bulletin...more
3/20/2020
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Banks ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
New Guidance ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
OCC ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party ,
Third-Party Risk
As reported in American Banker, consumer advocacy groups are concerned that financial inclusion expectations for fintechs chartered as special-purpose national banks may not perfectly mirror the requirements of the Community...more
8/16/2018
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Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Innovative Technology ,
Loans ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Special Purpose National Bank Charter ,
Subprime Mortgages
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced on July 31 that it will begin accepting applications for special purpose national bank charters from nondepository financial technology companies (fintechs) that are...more
On June 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued OCC Bulletin 2017-21 (Frequently Asked Questions to Supplement Bulletin 2013-29; Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management Guidance). This is the OCC’s...more
6/29/2017
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Consumer Lenders ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Innovation ,
OCC ,
Online Marketplace Lending ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party Relationships ,
Third-Party Risk
The CSBS’ request for an injunction may prompt the OCC to slow down or abandon its willingness to consider issuing national bank charters to fintech companies....more
A fintech company considering a national bank charter will need to consider whether committing to a multi-year business plan is feasible in an industry that is constantly evolving, and in which the ability to respond quickly...more
The bulletin requires relationships between banks and marketplace lenders to be treated with the same rigor of due diligence and ongoing oversight as other relationships with third parties.
On January 24, the Office of...more
2/22/2017
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Banks ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Due Diligence ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
Innovation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Loans ,
Mortgages ,
OCC ,
Online Marketplace Lending ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Small Business ,
Student Loans ,
Technology ,
Third-Party Relationships
During this webinar, panelists will address whether a fintech company should apply, and what is involved in obtaining the proposed fintech OCC charter....more
1/9/2017
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Capital Requirements ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
Fintech Charter ,
Government Investigations ,
Liquidity ,
OCC ,
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Webinars
Whether the long and arduous chartering process, ongoing examination and supervision requirements, substantial capital requirements and limitations on initial rapid growth will outweigh the benefits of the bank partnership...more