📖 BaaS Operators - Here is A Playbook

As regulators pay more attention to the fast-growing Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) business, a group of sponsor banks published a playbook on 10/19.

The Alloy Labs is a consortium of 70+ community and mid-sized banks in the US - many actively participate in BaaS business.

The 10-page playbook does Not represent rules from regulators, but it offers guidance to those who want to explore this business.

A few highlights.

🟧 For fintechs/non-bank operators aka the “Programs”, there is more work beyond setting up a distribution channel.

- Own AML, BSA, KYC, and Fraud Monitoring implementation

- Leadership needs to emphasize legal/compliance

- Need proper, well-knowledgeable staff

- Buy adequate insurance

🟦 For sponsor banks, active control is needed to ensure safety and soundness.

- Specify accepted vs. prohibited businesses/end clients

- Monitor program activities and file SARs

- Review/approve all procedures

- Own all the customer data

At the intersection of regulation and innovations, the bank operators understand it is necessary to heighten the standard, for the long-term viability of the ecosystem.

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