WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), announced today that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the prudential regulator of The Bancorp Bank (Bank), has terminated its Consent Order with the Bank principally related to consumer compliance and third-party risk management. The termination of this Consent Order concludes all outstanding regulatory actions brought by the FDIC against the Bank.
“We appreciated the support and encouragement of the FDIC and other regulators as The Bancorp expanded its compliance and risk management infrastructure. Our blueprint to create the best-in-class payments ecosystem was created through consultation with our clients, regulators, strategic partners and the best minds in fintech. The removal of the compliance order was the latest and final validation that our team has fully implemented a continuous process to help our community build the future of banking,” says Damian Kozlowski, President and CEO. “The Bancorp will continue to maintain its commitment to consumer protection while working to improve our technologies to remain at the forefront of the financial industry and support our partners’ rapid growth.”
In recent years, The Bancorp has made significant investments in developing and maintaining a sustainable compliance management system that is focused on scalable technology, people, and processes. The Bancorp and its partners have worked diligently to create a compliance management system specifically designed to support the fintech industry.
“The Bancorp and its partners are committed to expanding financial access to a wider range of customers than traditional banks through innovation and inclusiveness,” says Gregor Garry, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “By building scalable tools and processes, we have redefined compliance management system standards to protect our customers and set the precedent for the fintech industry.”
About The Bancorp
The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) is dedicated to serving the unique needs of non-bank financial service companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to those on the Fortune 500. The company’s subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), has been repeatedly recognized in the payments industry as the Top Issuer of Prepaid Cards (US), a top merchant sponsor bank and a top ACH originator. Specialized lending distinctions include SBA National Preferred Lender, a leading provider of securities-backed lines of credit, and one of the few bank-owned commercial vehicle leasing groups in the nation. For more information, please visit www.thebancorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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