Regulators also need to engage with techniques, such as cash flow underwriting and alternative data, new credit models, and other technologies that hold out the promise to increase access and reduce bias in credit intermediation.” 3/3
Really important comments from Michael Barr, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve. We couldn't agree more! 1/3 https://t.co/Eo9oKR1BAy via @FederalReserve
Shocking but not surprising. This is why Fintech Future is in this fight. To level the playing field and give underserved communities equal access to the modern financial services we all need and deserve https://t.co/oY3Lm7mFjM
We thank Chairman Clyburn, the members of the committee, and its staff for their diligent work on this report and support any and all efforts to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in the PPP program and across the government and financial services sector.
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Today, @COVIDOversight released a report detailing how certain fintechs tasked with delivering PPP funds to struggling small businesses likely disbursed tens of billions to ineligible or fraudulent applicants, while taking in billions in fees.
https://t.co/IMC0keOgl7
Today, @COVIDOversight released a report detailing how certain fintechs tasked with delivering PPP funds to struggling small businesses likely disbursed tens of billions to ineligible or fraudulent applicants, while taking in billions in fees.
https://t.co/IMC0keOgl7
Tomorrow, the @SenateBanking Committee is holding its confirmation hearing for @FDICgov leadership, including the permanent board chair. Fintech Future wishes to work with all regulators to promote financial innovation and inclusion 🧵🔽
4/We hope that all regulators agree with these and many other studies that found Fintech filled the gap and reached communities that would have been left behind and will look at responsible fintech as a part of their economic opportunity agenda.
3/During times of crisis, including the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional financial institutions failed to reach low-income and minority communities. Fintech stepped up...
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