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Banks Push Back On Possible Banking Charters For Big Techs Like Amazon And Facebook

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Overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the charter would allow firms like Facebook, Google or Amazon to bypass the process by which they need to collect money transmitter licenses state by state. They argue that the OCC would oversee the new charter holders — but not as rigorously as state regulators would.

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OCC Issues Policy Guidance on Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

The OCC outlines safety and soundness principles and appropriate risk management processes for its regulated institutions that engage in BNPL lending. The OCC expects that banks engaged in BNPL lending “do so within a risk management system that is commensurate with associated risks.” By Arthur S.

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Industry Reacts as OCC Reveals Concerns About Impact of Fintech-Bank Partnerships

The Fintech Times

The regulatory tides may be changing in the US, as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) suggests banks should be doing more to manage risks related to partnering with fintech firms. Rick Kuci, COO of FundKite “Unfortunately, many banks caused this risk issue for themselves.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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This article will help you gain a better understanding of gaming and gambling laws in Down Under. USA: Stricter data-sharing laws, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and inter-agency reporting for suspicious activity over $3,000 USD. What are the Implications for Payment Companies (PSPs, PayFacs, etc)?

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Bitcoin Daily: US National Banks To Hold Reserve Currencies For Stablecoins; Stripe To Pay Massachusetts $120K In PlexCoin ICO Role

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a letter that explained the authority of federal savings associations and national banks to keep “reserves” for clients who are issuers of stablecoins in some cases, according to a Monday (Sept. 21) press release. Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P.

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Comptroller Murray Defends Fintech Banking Charter Plans

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To be clear, the National Bank Act does give the OCC the legal authority to grant national bank charters to companies engaged in the business of banking,” Murray told the conference. Vullo wrote that the OCC “should not use technological advances as an excuse to attempt to usurp state laws that already regulate fintech activities.”.

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What Regulatory and Compliance Issues Face Impact Platforms?

The Fintech Times

The evolving nature of fintech regulations requires platforms to be agile, constantly updating their compliance strategies to align with new laws and guidelines. “Adhering to stringent data protection laws is a primary challenge. In the US, he warns that firms could be caught out by new regulations regarding raising funds.