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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

OCC Reverts to Prior Merger Rules

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued an interim final rule that restores streamlined and expedited regulatory procedures to review applications under the Bank Merger Act for business combinations...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s Hood reportedly pledges regulatory easing for community banks and fintech advancement

On February 18, it was reported that Acting Comptroller of the OCC, Rodney Hood, announced plans to ease regulations for community banks, focusing on facilitating mergers and exploring financial technology. Speaking at a...more

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Roadmap for Changes to Bank Regulation Under the Trump Administration Begins to Emerge

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While the Trump Administration’s approach to bank regulation has been the subject of much speculation, specific proposals have yet to emerge, and the administration has yet to name key personnel in the regulatory agencies. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC Acting Chairman Hill outlines his agenda

On January 20, the FDIC appointed Travis Hill as Acting Chairman. In a prepared statement the next day, Hill outlined his agenda to address changes at the Corporation. Among other efforts, he announced a wholesale review of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Changes Afoot

As the new administration settles in, it has begun to catalyze significant changes in the bank supervisory and regulatory environment. The FDIC is the first mover in this effort. Longtime director and sometime Chairman Martin...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Trump 2.0 Could Mean a More Bank- and Fintech-Friendly Environment

Key Points - - New leadership at the financial regulatory agencies is likely to reverse some Biden-era rules and policy statements. - President-elect Trump’s picks are expected to make industry-friendly changes in a...more

Miller Nash LLP

Chaos at the FDIC—What Portends for Banks in 2022

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Recent events at the FDIC leading up to the resignation of Chairman Jelena McWilliams foreshadow a challenging year for banks in 2022. The unprecedented power struggle at the FDIC whereby a majority of the Board initiated a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"The Trump Impact: Key Issues in Financial Services Reform for 2017"

The Trump administration has provided few specifics regarding its plans for financial regulatory reform. But Republican control of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government should create a favorable...more

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