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Do you need to talk with the Fed or another banking regulator? This short list can help you decide.

Key Regulators Working with Fintechs

Resources
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Financial Technologies (Fintech) Team

At the Kansas City Fed, we have dedicated staff that analyze emerging technologies in banking and financial services.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

The CFPB is responsible for enforcing federal consumer laws and protecting consumers in the financial marketplace.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Contact the FDIC to learn about information and regulations which may affect how your firm works with a FDIC bank.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

Contact the OCC to learn about information and regulations which may affect how your firm works with a national bank.

Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS)

Each state has a department or agency responsible for licensing and supervising state-chartered banks.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

While the CFTC is not a banking regulator, fintechs can communicate with the CFTC to help understand their oversight.

Disclaimer

Please note this list is not meant to be comprehensive. Other regulators sometimes exercise oversight of specific activities undertaken by banks (e.g., securities regulators, the Department of Labor, etc.).