OCC fintech charter expected to receive attention at April 15 House hearing on banking innovation

On April 15, 2021, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions will hold a hearing titled, “Banking Innovation or Regulatory Evasion? Exploring Trends in Financial Institution Charters.” A topic expected to receive attention at the hearing is the OCC’s decision to accept applications for special purpose national bank charters from non-depository fintechs. While not mentioned in the Committee Memorandum, another topic that could...
By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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