Tag: banking_regulation
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Banking Regulators Update Community Bank Leverage Ratio Guide
Federal banking agencies have updated the Community Bank Leverage Ratio compliance guide, lowering the minimum leverage ratio and revising grace period rules for qualifying community banks, effective July 1, 2026.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets OCCFederal ReserveFDICCommunity Bank Leverage RatioBanking RegulationCapital RequirementsEconomic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection ActOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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OCC Updates Credit Loss Guidance for Banks
The OCC has released an updated "Allowances for Credit Losses" booklet, replacing previous guidance. This version reflects the full adoption of CECL and recent policy changes, providing examiners with current information for supervising financial institutions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingEconomyFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets OCCAllowances for Credit LossesComptroller's HandbookASC Topic 326Current Expected Credit LossesBanking RegulationCredit RiskOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action Against Former Heritage State Bank Officer
The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against a former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank, as issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentLegal Federal Reserve BoardEnforcement ActionHeritage State BankChief Lending OfficerBanking RegulationU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Issues Enforcement Action Against Small Business Bank, Terminates Others
The Federal Reserve Board has taken an enforcement action against Small Business Bank. Concurrently, it announced the termination of enforcement actions against BNP Paribas S.A., BNP Paribas USA, Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., and Community Bankshares, Inc., reflecting ongoing regulatory…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentBankingLegal Federal Reserve BoardSmall Business BankBNP ParibasCommunity BanksharesEnforcement actionBanking regulationFinancial servicesU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Agencies Release 2026 List for CRA Credit Eligibility
Federal bank regulators have issued the 2026 list of distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies. Banks performing revitalization activities in these areas can receive Community Reinvestment Act credit for 12 months, supporting local economic development.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Community Reinvestment ActCRA CreditDistressed GeographiesUnderserved AreasNonmetropolitanBanking RegulationEconomic DevelopmentOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Comptroller Gould Abstains from FDIC Vote, Citing Flaws in Resolution Planning
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould abstained from an FDIC vote on resolution plans, citing "fundamental issues" and an "extralegal process." He advocates for significant reforms to address flawed planning and burdensome requirements.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets Jonathan V. GouldOffice of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationResolution PlanningDodd-Frank ActBanking RegulationFinancial ServicesOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum Concludes in Washington
The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum, co-chaired by the U.S. Treasury and the European Commission, convened in Washington, D.C., focusing on digital finance, banking regulation, and capital markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsBankingTradeEconomyEurope EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory ForumFinancial RegulationDigital FinanceBanking RegulationCapital MarketsFATCAG20US Treasury