Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 80-12-2-.08
In evaluating the merits of an MALPB charter application, the Department shall consider, among other items: the financial history and condition of the applicant; adequacy of applicant capital, including, but not limited to, leverage capital ratio, PV capital, risk capital, and statutory capital; the capital maintenance guaranty; future earnings prospects for the applicant; character, capacity and ability of applicant management and principal shareholders; consistency of corporate powers; the existence and implementation of sound merchant approval processes and systems in order to closely monitor merchant activities; adequate number of knowledgeable staff, appropriate technology and information security systems, comprehensive and effective operating procedures, and effective contingency plans; sound internal control environment; formal reconciliation processes; adequacy of insurance coverage and letters of credit; robust risk management systems; adequate corporate governance structure; a structured compliance management program; whether there are sizable off-balance sheet or funding risks, chargeback risks, fraud risks, operational risks, technology or information security risks, compliance risks, or significant risks from concentrations of credit or nontraditional activities; the financial history and condition of the holding company; the adequacy of the holding company's capital; future earnings prospects for the holding company; character, capacity and ability of holding company management and principal shareholders; the activities of the holding company and MALPB subsidiaries and affiliates; and the applicant's proposed relationship with eligible organizations and support organizations. Additional information regarding the Department's evaluations may be set forth in greater detail in the Guidelines for Chartering a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank or in the instructions accompanying the application.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 80-12-2-.08
O.C.G.A. §§ 7-9-3, 7-9-7, 7-9-13.