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THE US FINTECH REGULATION REPORT: How the US regulatory environment is holding back the fintech industry

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  • The US' regulatory system involves many different players at the federal level, as well as a regulator for each state. This complexity not only makes the US regulatory environment harder for fintechs to navigate in the first place, but it's a major barrier to the development of a coherent fintech policy.
  • The US regulatory landscape means it is falling behind other major fintech regions such as the UK and EU in certain segments. These regions already have established fintech regulatory policies.
  • US fintechs are using a number of models to achieve compliance, but none are ideal. As a result, many are finding it hard to achieve the scale necessary for success.
  • Some US regulators have realized the need to act regarding fintech regulation, and are launching initiatives with the aim of making compliance easier. That said, a coherent fintech regulatory policy for the US is still a long way off.
  • Examines the current regulatory landscape in the US.
  • Explains how it is negatively affecting the fintech industry.
  • Outlines the initiatives currently in play from major regulatory agencies.
  • Considers the future of US fintech regulation and its potential impact on the fintech sector.
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Published March 16, 2017

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