First Look at the OCC Special Purpose Charter: Good or Bad for Fintech Companies?

On Friday, the OCC announced it will begin accepting applications for special purpose national bank charters from financial technology firms. Reception of this news has been generally positive, with industry organizations such as the Electronic Transactions Association and American Bankers Association issuing statements in support of such a charter.

But the early take on the news from industry insiders indicates that it is a mixed bag for individual companies. Applying for the charter may be either a smart move or a bad idea, depending on who you are and why you want it.

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