American Fintech Council Chief Policy Officer Ian Moloney joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to examine why a growing number of fintech companies are pursuing bank charters. They discuss the evolution of bank-fintech partnerships, the factors driving renewed charter activity, and the business, regulatory and operational considerations fintechs must weigh when deciding whether to become regulated financial institutions.

The conversation explores chartering pathways, access to deposits and the payments system, and the implications of state and federal regulatory developments. The group also consider how recent policy developments aimed at promoting financial innovation and competition may influence the future of bank chartering and the fintech ecosystem.

Links:

• American Fintech Council
• Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory
• RegFiPodcast.com