OCC: Fintech Firms Inquiring About National Bank Charters
Several fintech companies—including one virtual currency firm—have made inquiries to the OCC about applying for national bank charters, American Banker ...
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FinTechs: Friends or Foes?
By Jim Neckopulos
Why Bank Consolidation in the U.S. Will Lift Off in 2016
Consolidation in the banking sector is set to accelerate.
Can Banking Learn from Music and Publishing?
If you’re considering the forces shaping the future of your bank and the banking industry—and you should be—keep an eye ...
CFPB Finalizes Unavailing ‘No-Action’ Letter Policy
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today finalized a policy under which companies may request “no-action” letters indicating that bureau staff ...
Nichols Makes the Case for Responsible Fintech Regulation
A responsibly regulated fintech industry is essential for ensuring consumer protection and allowing for greater cooperation between banks and alternative ...
Banks and Lending Fintechs
By Deb Stewart
FTC Report Outlines Legal Risks, Benefits of ‘Big Data’
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission outlines several risks related to discrimination for companies using “big data” to ...
Report: Mobile Banking Users Outpace Branch Customers in 2015
Three in 10 bank customers used mobile banking on a weekly basis in 2015, exceeding for the first time the ...
