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US regulators extend comment period on bank-fintech relationships

Finextra

The federal bank regulatory agencies announced today that they will extend until October 30, 2024, the comment period on a request for information on bank-fintech arrangements involving banking products and services.

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CFPB Proposes to Regulate Large Digital Wallet and Payment App Providers

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Under the Proposal, however, they would be subject to heightened scrutiny via routine monitoring, requests for information, and on-site or off-site compliance examinations. The Proposal also excludes certain types of transactions, including the following: International payments or money transfers (e.g.,

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FinTechs Press States To Streamline Regulations

PYMNTS

As regulators overseeing non-banks, our goals are clear: Ensure the safety and soundness of the financial system, protect consumers and streamline the multistate experience,” said Mark Quandahl, chairman of the CSBS Emerging Payments & Innovation Task Force, in a statement.

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American Fintech Council Calls for Treasury to Back Innovation by Enhancing Regulatory AI Clarity

The Fintech Times

Perhaps unsurprisingly, regulations can struggle to keep up – leading to fresh calls for enhanced regulatory clarity regarding AI. In June, the Treasury Department issued a request for information on the use of AI in financial services.

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State Regulators Investigate Payday Advances

PYMNTS

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced it will lead a multi-state investigation into alleged violations of state regulations of the short term lending industry, specifically in the area of payroll advances. Many people living paycheck to paycheck already make more than median income.”.

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CFPB Issues RFI For Remittance Rule At Urging Of CUNA

PYMNTS

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday (April 25) that it has issued a request for information on its remittance rule, which had faced calls by the Credit Union National Association for revision. CUNA wants the threshold raised to at least 1,000.

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Without Regulation, Alternative Lenders Turn To Self-Policing

PYMNTS

To find out what, exactly, is motivating the industry to self-regulate, PYMNTS spoke with OnDeck Vice President of External Affairs and Associate General Counsel Daniel Gorfine. Is the alternative lending space concerned about incoming regulation? Is the alternative lending space concerned about incoming regulation? “No,