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Why the U.S. Regulators’ New Resource on BaaS Relationships is Disappointing

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BaaS-enabled banks have been operating in a regulatory minefield recently. FDIC and CFPB have issued multiple consent orders to banks, citing their BaaS relationships as the cause. Rather, it is intended to be a resource for community banks to consider when managing the risk of third-party relationships.

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Fed Chairman Concerned Over Shrinking Bank Market

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Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve released new data that found the average merger review time for deals in the banking sector declined to 3.8 The average merger review time at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) declined between 2016 and 2018, too, reports in The Wall Street Journal said.

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No free pass for fintechs

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Community banks are open to working with innovative financial startups, but regulators must ensure they face the same oversight standards as traditional banks.