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27 Jul 2026, 18:10 UTC · 2h ago

Banks Press Fed on Oversight as FinTechs Seek ACH Access

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The Federal Reserve proposes creating a special-purpose 'Payment Account' to allow eligible non-bank institutions direct access to clearing and settlement services. — Direct Fed access reduces reliance on intermediary banks, potentially disrupting the traditional banking moat and favoring FinTech innovation.
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Community banks argue that direct Fed access for non-bank institutions could divert deposits and payment activity away from local banks. — A shift in deposits from community banks to direct Fed accounts would weaken bank funding and loan capacity for small businesses.
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The proposed Payment Accounts would explicitly exclude access to FedACH, interest on balances, intraday credit, and discount-window access. — The exclusion of ACH significantly limits the utility for FinTechs, maintaining a level of dependency on traditional banks for core payroll and bill pay.
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