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What is Your Why? ...and Why It Matters.

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Hello again! Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a monthly newsletter from Integreon, focused on amplifying business excellence and innovation....more

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EU and U.S. Regulatory Sandboxes: Groundbreaking Tools for Fostering Innovation and Shaping Applicable Regulations

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In Short - The Situation: Regulatory "sandboxes" are trending. They represent a unique approach to regulation that permits selected companies to test and experiment with new and innovative products and services....more

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UK Law Commission Announces Projects on Accommodating Smart Contracts and Digital Assets into English Law

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The U.K. Law Commission has announced two new projects designed to ensure that English law is able to accommodate smart contracts and digital assets....more

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Fintech 2020: A Global Survey on the State of Financial Technology

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Letter from Our Co-Chairs - As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates at breakneck speeds, fintech presents significant opportunities and challenges for both investors and innovators around the world. ...more

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Facilitating Transatlantic Fintech Innovation and Cooperation: The New MOU Between the NYSDFS and the French ACPR

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The Situation: From both sides of the Atlantic, United States and French financial authorities are keen to facilitate technology innovations in the financial sector. Beyond having set up dedicated teams to focus on the...more

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CFPB and Utah AG announce joint office hours in Salt Lake City as part of ACFIN

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The CFPB and Utah AG’s Office have announced that they will hold the first joint office hours as part of the American Consumer Financial Innovation Network (ACFIN).  The joint office hours will be held on January 30, 2020 in...more

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NYDFS Creates Research and Innovation Division and Prioritizes Fintech and Consumer Protection

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Linda Lacewell, the recently confirmed Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, detailed in a recent interview that she will prioritize fintech and consumer protection. True to her word, NYDFS...more

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SEC’s FinHub Hosts Public Forum

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (“FinHub”) hosted an important public forum on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. ...more

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OCC report highlights risks arising from innovation and nonbank competition

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The OCC’s Semiannual Risk Perspective report focuses on key issues that pose threats to bank safety and soundness and legal compliance.  Among such issues discussed in the Spring 2019 report, which generally reflects bank...more

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Cato Institute to hold Jan. 17 policy forum on fintech innovation

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The Cato Institute announced that it will hold a policy forum in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 2019 at which the topic will be “Promoting Fintech Innovation and Consumer Choice: The Role of Regulatory Sandboxes.”...more

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SEC Launches FinHub

On October 18, the SEC announced the launch of a new Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (the “FinHub”). The FinHub provides an online portal for market participants to engage with the SEC on a range of...more

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FDIC Becomes the Latest Federal Agency to Create an Office of Innovation; Seeks to Encourage Banks to Embrace Technological...

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Press reports indicated that Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams recently announced at an American Bankers Association conference that the FDIC is setting up an Office of Innovation to...more

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CFPB Collaborates to Create a Global Fintech Network with Regulators around the World

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Last week the CFPB announced an initiative to create a Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) with 11 other financial regulators and related organizations across the globe....more

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U.S. Moves Ahead with Federal “Fintech Sandbox” — CFPB Announces Creation of Office of Innovation

In an effort to promote the development of new financial technology (fintech) products, Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), announced last week the creation of the Office of...more

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New York Seeks to Regulate Fintech Lending Market

New York is joining a small but growing list of states seeking to regulate the “bank-origination” method of online lending. The recently introduced New York Budget legislation would amend Section 340 of the New York...more

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A Potentially Promising Approach to Regulation of FinTech or Should the U.S. Adopt a Regulatory Sandbox?

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) recently published a proposal to bring emerging financial technology (“FinTech”) companies within the scope of the agency’s jurisdiction. The proposal is useful as part of...more

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SEC and OCC Seek Accommodation with Fintech Firms

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In November, industry participants and their regulators convened at the SEC for a special forum on the use of financial technology (fintech). In recent years, large amounts have been invested in fintech platforms such as...more

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Innovation versus consumer protection: emerging battle lines

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The announcement by the Office of Comptroller of Currency that it will allow financial technology (fintech) companies to apply for national bank charters as way of fostering “responsible innovation” has already drawn fire...more

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National Bank Charters for Fintech Companies

"Technology-based products and services are the future of banking and the economy." "What excites me most about the changes occurring in financial services is the great potential to expand financial inclusion, reach...more

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US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Discusses Financial Innovation

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CFPB Director Richard Cordray delivered a speech at Money 20/20, focused on how financial innovation can better serve consumers. Cordray noted that CFPB, as a new agency, feels an affinity towards innovators in finance....more

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CFPB's Project Catalyst Highlights Innovation Opportunities

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On October 25, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its "Project Catalyst Report: Promoting Consumer-Friendly Innovation." ("CFPB Report"). The CFPB Report reviews what the CFPB "has learned about a range...more

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Brookings to hold Oct. 13 fintech event

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On October 13, 2016, the Brookings Institute will hold an event in Washington, D.C. titled: “How to make fintech work for all Americans.” Speakers include industry representatives and an FDIC representative. Brookings...more

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CFPB Sends Clear Message That FinTech Start-Ups Have Same Obligations as Established Companies

In a clear message to FinTech start-ups, on September 27, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered online lender Flurish, Inc. to pay $1.83 million in refunds and a civil penalty of $1.8 million for...more

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SEC to hold fintech innovation public forum

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will host a public forum in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 2016 to discuss financial technology innovation in the financial services industry. The forum is...more

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Congressman introduces fintech bill

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Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has introduced the “Financial Services Innovation Act of 2016,” which is intended to provide a streamlined regulatory process for...more

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