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CFPB’s Frotman: Companies are using technology to squeeze more out of those who can least afford it

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Innovation and technology are not the magic wands that will help low-income Americans climb out of debt; they often are tools used to prey on the neediest people, Seth Frotman, the CFPB’s general counsel told the Poverty Law...more

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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and DFPI Office of Financial Technology Innovation’s Office Hours

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These office hours provide a one-to-one engagement opportunity for organizations to share their stories, offer viewpoints, or gain insights into the regulatory and supervisory landscape....more

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Congressional Representatives Express Concern Regarding FDIC’s Regulation of FinTech Firms and Financial Innovation

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On February 2, 2024, three Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Chair Martin Gruenberg expressing concern regarding what the congressmen...more

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Impact Investing: Keys to a Responsible Exit

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Impact investing has been gaining new prominence recently to respond to the environmental and social challenges that the traditional frameworks of philanthropy alone could not address. Impact investors generally seek to...more

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RegFi Episode 12: Building Bridges to Credit Access with Dara Duguay

The United States has built a world-leading consumer credit sector, but many Americans cannot access reasonably priced credit. Dara Duguay, CEO of Credit Builders Alliance, shares her insights about policy changes,...more

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House Financial Committee to hold Dec. 5 hearing on financial innovation

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Today, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion will hold a hearing entitled “Fostering Financial Innovation: How Agencies Can Leverage Technology to Shape...more

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Fed governor says transparency is key for promoting innovation in the banking system

On March 14, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman presented thoughts on innovation trends within the U.S. financial system during a conference held by the Independent Community Bankers of America. ...more

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Blade Runner and the Non-Possessory Pledge

Nexus 6 is an android. Smarter, stronger and faster than any human being. At least in the film version, which Philip Dick was not entirely happy with. The cinematic adaptation of his novel Do Androids Dream of Electric...more

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[Webinar] FinTech Innovation at California’s Newest Financial Regulator: A Discussion with Christina Tetreault, head of the Office...

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) aspires to be a "premier financial regulator and national model for consumer protection.” Integral to its strategy is the Office of Financial Technology...more

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Credit Eco to Go Podcast: Creating a Voice for Fintechs

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Congress, the states, and regulators have been scratching their heads for years when it comes to fintechs. Balancing consumer protection around innovation has been the source of contentious debate. Podcast host Joann...more

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[Webinar] Fostering Responsible Innovation in California: Meet DFPI’s Christina Tetreault - July 28th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am PT

As its name suggests, California’s new Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) isn’t just about protecting consumers—it also has an important mission to foster responsible innovation. What exactly is DFPI...more

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Fintech 2020: A Global Survey on the State of Financial Technology

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Letter from Our Co-Chairs - As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates at breakneck speeds, fintech presents significant opportunities and challenges for both investors and innovators around the world. ...more

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Financial institutions general regulatory news, September 2020

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SMCR extension: SI extending implementation date made - The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/929) have been made....more

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Financial Services Weekly Roundup: The OCC Proposes New Rulemaking And Changes To Address Innovation And Consumer Needs

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In This Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comments on several issues related to digital technology and innovation, as well as proposed...more

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New York’s Department of Financial Services: the Self-Styled “Regulator of the Future”

Under its new leader, the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has staked out high ground for itself by self-identifying as the “regulator of the future” DFS’s pronouncement came in a July press release issued...more

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New York DFS Joins the Innovation Movement

Joining the innovation trend, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the creation of a new Research and Innovation Division. The new division will support internal transformation and market...more

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Bank for International Settlements to Establish Innovation Hub for Central Bank Financial Technology

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The Bank for International Settlements has announced it will establish an innovation Hub to encourage international collaboration on innovative financial technology for central banks. The Hub's purpose will be to: (i)...more

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SEC’s FinHub Hosts Public Forum

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (“FinHub”) hosted an important public forum on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. ...more

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OCC wants its supervised financial institutions to play in a sandbox, too! But is it worth it?

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has opened its own “sandbox” through a Proposed Innovation Pilot Program (Program) designed to promote its innovation initiatives, add value through proactive supervision,...more

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SEC Launches FinHub

On October 18, the SEC announced the launch of a new Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (the “FinHub”). The FinHub provides an online portal for market participants to engage with the SEC on a range of...more

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Fintech Sandboxes – Update on State Approaches

Arizona’s Fintech Sandbox - Last month Arizona became the first U.S. state to enact a law allowing for the establishment of a fintech regulatory sandbox program (H.B. 2434) to facilitate the growth of innovative financial...more

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New OCC Bulletin on Third-Party Oversight Highlights Fintech Relationships

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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

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OCC Office of Innovation to host July office hours in NYC

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The OCC announced that its Office of Innovation will host office hours for national banks, federal savings associations, and financial technology (fintech) companies from July 24 through July 26, 2017 at the OCC’s district...more

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Comptroller of the Currency Tom Curry Discusses Fintech Charters

In his remarks at the LendIt Conference in New York, Comptroller of the Currency Tom Curry discussed the special purpose national bank charters to be granted by the OCC to fintech companies and addressed the various...more

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Obama Administration Issues a Fintech Policy Whitepaper

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On January 13, 2017, the National Economic Council published a whitepaper that articulates the Obama Administration’s perspective on and vision for FinTech. The whitepaper builds upon the June 2016 White House FinTech Summit,...more

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