Will The Fed's Payment Account Rules Reshape Fintech Access?

The Bank Policy Institute issued a joint comment on the Federal Reserve's proposed Payment Account Framework, urging uniform, transparent criteria for master account and services access. The filing called for nonbank applicants to meet bank like standards for anti money laundering controls, cybersecurity, liquidity, capital, and resolution planning. It recommended consistent review processes across the twelve Reserve Banks, clear timelines for decisions, and public reporting of aggregate outcomes. The framework builds on the Board's 2022 Account Access Guidelines and would cover services including Fedwire, FedACH, and FedNow. Context includes Custodia Bank litigation affirming Federal Reserve discretion and competitive pressure from FedNow and The Clearing House's RTP. Founders should prepare for higher compliance costs, stronger risk controls, and potential shifts in sponsor bank relationships as rules are finalized.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.