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5 Things Banks Should Know about the FDIC’s Recordkeeping Requirements Rule

Finovate

Adding to the confusion, the dispute is ongoing in court, and because Synapse is a fintech and is thus unregulated, regulatory bodies are unable to protect consumers, many of whom are still missing their funds. Consumer protection and transparency Consumer protection is the underlying reason behind the new proposed rule.

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FDIC’s Plan to Bolster Fintech Oversight Faces Industry Scrutiny After Synapse Crisis

The Fintech Times

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed new regulations following the collapse of Synapse Financial Technologies , aimed at addressing the risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships. FDIC chairman Martin J. Richardson also questioned the practicality of enforcing the proposed requirements.

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

now takes a step toward embracing crypto by fostering a holistic approach that balances innovation with consumer protection. At the same time, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is reviewing updates to its guidelines that would allow banks to offer certain crypto-related services without prior regulatory approval.