Issues : Regulation

Article | May 31st, 2017

What Recent Deals Say about the Federal Reserve’s Focus on Fair Lending

A review of the latest bank mergers and acquisitions reveals a Federal Reserve focus on fair lending compliance.

By: Robert Azarow, Eleni Zanias, Kevin Toomey, Robert Fischbeck
viewpoint | April 17th, 2017

How an OCC Fintech Charter Could Benefit the Underserved

The problem of the underserved in the financial sector is a global issue.

By: Christina Gattuso
Article | April 12th, 2017

OCC Fintech Charter: Considerations for Banks

The OCC recently announced they would be granting charters to fintech companies. We explore the impact on banks.

By: Lee Schneider, Naeha Prakash, Lilya Tessler, Liz Alspector
Article | March 1st, 2017

Banks Need to Watch Out for Compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Federal regulators have increased the enforcement tempo for SCRA compliance.

By: John Costello, Jr.
Article | February 13th, 2017

Regulators Focus on Sales Practices: Responding to Heightened Scrutiny

Now is the time for bank boards and management to assess exposure and take steps to strengthen practices.

By: Gayle Woodbury, Michele Sullivan
FinXTech
Article | January 23rd, 2017

What Does 2017 Hold for the Alternative Investment Industry?

Chris Andraca of BaseVenture gives us five predictions on what will dominate the alternative investment industry in 2017.

By: Chris Andraca
Article | January 18th, 2017

Bank Regulatory Update: Three Things to Think About for 2017

Dennis Hild of Crowe Horwath LLP writes about three areas regulators are increasingly emphasizing in bank regulation.

By: Dennis Hild
Article | January 13th, 2017

Looking to Save Money on Compliance? Here’s How

MEDICI, which helps companies navigate the world of fintech, explores the potential benefits of technology in compliance.

By: Elena Mesropyan
FinXTech
Article | December 16th, 2016

Is Trump Good for Fintech, or Bad?

Fintech firms that prosper under a Trump Administration will be those that can partner with a bank to offer financial products and services to bank customers in a more efficient and profitable manner.

By: Tim Melvin
BD Article
Article | December 13th, 2016

What to Know About the New Fintech Charter

The special purpose charter for fintech companies may lead to more innovation and better products and services, but some community banks remain skeptical.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director