Fintech regulations

It’s a mistake to block the OCC’s fintech charter

09/24/18

State regulators are planning to sue the agency over its special-purpose charter, but the charter would be an important step forward for the regulatory system.

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U.S. way behind the curve on open banking

09/21/18

The country is lagging behind others when it comes to ensure that a consumer’s financial data is available to third parties, and regulators need to step up.

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'This Grand Canyon of tax loopholes': Comments of the week

09/21/18

Readers react to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's fintech charter, respond to another bank outage, opine on the impact of regulation and more.

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Data breach bill is really a fight about federal preemption

09/19/18

State regulators and advocacy groups say a federal breach notification standard could supersede state laws that already benefit consumers.

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Fed will have the say on key parts of OCC’s fintech charter

09/18/18

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has been taking the lead on a federal license for fintech firms, but the central bank will decide if such companies can access the payments system and other benefits.

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OCC’s Otting: Why do state regulators want to limit consumer choice?

09/18/18

The comptroller of the currency argues that special-purpose fintech charters will benefit consumers and businesses, despite opposition.

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N.Y. state refiles suit to block OCC's 'reckless' fintech charter

09/14/18

The state's banking regulator and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors are reviving litigation after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it would accept charter applications.

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'What an ineffective joke': Comments of the week

09/14/18

Readers react to a new housing finance reform plan, weigh systemic risks posed by fintechs, debate the potential return of the Glass-Steagall Act and more.

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Here’s what the CFPB’s sandbox should look like

09/13/18

The former head of the agency’s innovation initiative, Project Catalyst, argues the bureau can take several steps to update its innovation policies.

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State regulators renew push to block OCC's fintech charter

09/12/18

State regulators said Wednesday they will refile a lawsuit against the OCC, attempting to block the agency's new federal bank charter for fintechs.

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