On September 13, 2024, Federal regulators (FDIC, OCC, FBR) announced an extension of the comment period for its Request for Information (RFI) concerning partnerships between banks and financial technology (fintech) companies. Originally set to close at the end of September 2024, the new deadline is now October 30, 2024. Key Highlights of the Announcement Purpose of the RFI: The regulators aim to gather insights on the evolving landscape of bank-fintech partnerships, particularly regarding how these […]
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COMMUNITY BANK GUIDE – FINTECH DUE DILIGENCE
On August 27, 2021, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC released a 20-page guide intended to help community banks assess risks when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies. Community banks are entering into business arrangements with fintech companies to offer enhanced products and services to their customers, increase efficiency, and reduce internal costs. The guide is intended to serve as a resource for community banks when performing due diligence on prospective relationships with fintech […]