S8 E10: Bank Nerd Corner: Why "FBO" is Out & Fintech Custody Accounts Are In, Rate Cut Buzz, and the FDIC’s New Rule

Fintech Takes

Welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, featuring yours truly and the brilliant Kiah Haslett, Banking and Fintech Editor at Bank Director.

First up: Kiah breaks down why "FBO" accounts need a rebrand as "Fintech Custody Accounts" (FCA) to better reflect today’s BaaS landscape. Could this shift in lingo actually improve transparency in managing fintech partnerships?

Next, they dive into the Federal Open Market Committee's looming rate cut decision, the first since 2020. With excitement brewing over potential mortgage rate dips, what will the impact be on commercial real estate and shrinking bank margins? How will the rate cut reshape the lending landscape?

Finally, courtesy of the Synapse-Evolve Case,they dive into the FDIC's new rule on tighter fintech ledger controls—arguably the most exciting regulatory shakeup you didn’t know you cared about.

Plus, how the OCC’s shift toward prioritizing financial health over traditional safety metrics could reshape banking. Are banks ready to monitor financial well-being like doctors track vital signs?

Tune in to find out!

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00:01:03: Call FBOs By Their Name: FCAs

00:07:49: Fed Rate Cuts: Central Bank Showdown

00:28:06 The FDIC’s New Rule

00:49:04 Why Is The OCC So Focused On Financial Health?

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