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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

In a Surprising Switch, CFPB Now Seeks to Rewrite Open Banking Rule

On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted the CFPB’s request to stay litigation challenging its open banking rule. The rule (previously discussed here) aimed to establish industry-wide...more

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FDIC proposes to replace Supervision Appeals Review Committee with an independent office

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The FDIC is proposing to replace its Supervision Appeals Review Committee (SARC) with an independent, standalone office, known as the Office of Supervisory Appeals (OSA). Under the proposal, the OSA would be the final level...more

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Federal Banking Regulators Propose to Formally Flip Position on Biden-Era CRA Rules

In an expected move, the federal banking regulators issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind Biden-era amendments to the 2023 regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The NPRM, issued by...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Global Moves, Digital Shifts, July 2025 - Fed, FDIC and OCC Issue Proposed Rulemaking to Rescind 2023 CRA Rule

Last week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC), Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) (collectively, “the Agencies”)  issued a proposed rulemaking to both...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Rethinking Bank Leverage and Capital Requirements in 2025

On July 10, 2025, the federal banking agencies published a proposed rule to change the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) for U.S. global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIBs) and their subsidiary...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC submits changes to bank establishment and relocation rules

On July 15, the FDIC Board approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline processes related to the establishment and relocation of domestic branches and offices. The FDIC’s stated its objective is to reduce the...more

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Federal Reserve Board Proposes Revisions to Large Financial Institution Rating System

On July 15, 2025, the Federal Reserve Board released a proposed rule to revise the Large Financial Institution rating system or "LFI Framework." The proposal would change how the Fed evaluates the financial and managerial...more

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Budget bill does not include Senate proposal to delay Section 1071 for ten years, but Trump Administration again promises changes

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The huge budget bill signed by President Trump on July 4 does not include a proposal from Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Republicans to delay implementation of the Section 1071 rule for ten years, but the...more

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US Banking Regulators Propose Changes to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio for US GSIBs

On June 27, 2025, the Federal Reserve approved a proposal to recalibrate a key capital requirement applicable to the largest U.S. banking organizations (known as global systemically important banks (GSIBs)). - The proposal...more

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PRA consults on proposed reforms to credit union investment rules

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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published consultation paper CP13/25 proposing amendments to the credit union investment rules to permit investments in credit union service organisations (CUSOs). The proposals...more

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Prudential regulators propose rule on bank capital requirements

On June 27, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio standards for U.S. global systemically important banks (GSIBs) and their subsidiaries. The...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: July Edition

We hope everyone has a relaxing, safe, and enjoyable Fourth of July. Despite some personnel changes at the CFTC, the current administration seems to be hitting its stride in terms of enforcement actions and regulatory...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Countdown to the Treasury Clearing Mandate: Will the Capital Rules Keep Pace?

We're still a year and a half from the effective date of the US Treasury Clearing mandate for cash trades and two years from the effective date for US Treasury repo transactions. But participants in the largest and most...more

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CFPB Floats Rescission of NBR Rule

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues to redefine its priorities, and among the many policies targeted for change, the “Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders”...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 39

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

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EFRAG’s June 20 Progress Report Provides An Early Look at Proposed Changes to CSRD Reporting

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Reporting under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be simplified as part of the Omnibus process. In connection with the Omnibus, EFRAG was mandated to provide technical advice to the European...more

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2023 CRA Rule Repeal: Lessons to be Learned

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The podcast discusses how the 2023 CRA rule's numerical benchmarks remain valuable for bankers despite the rule's likely repeal....more

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CFPB Signals Review of Mortgage Servicing and Larger Participant Rules

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Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) submitted several regulatory proposals to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Among the rules under consideration are those related to...more

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FCA publishes consultation on streamlining complaints data reporting

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper (CP25/13), with a press release and updated webpage, proposing the improvement of complaints reporting process as part of its five-year strategy to...more

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PRA Phase 1 of Pillar 2A review

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper (CP12/25) setting out Phase 1 of its Pillar 2A review. This first phase review seeks to address the consequential impact of the near-final PRA...more

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A Step in the Right Direction: BaFin Moves To Make ‘Change of Control’ Procedures Less Burdensome

A welcome wind of regulatory change is noticeable in Germany. On May 20, 2025, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) published a consultation on a draft ordinance to amend the ownership control ordinance and the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FDIC Rescinds 2024 Merger Guidelines; House Votes to Repeal OCC Rule Under CRA

On May 20, federal merger policy took a sharp turn as the FDIC voted to rescind its 2024 merger guidelines, and the U.S. House passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the OCC’s 2024 merger rule....more

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CFPB proposes to rescind rule requiring nonbanks to register certain agency enforcement and court orders

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The CFPB is proposing to rescind its rule that requires certain nonbank entities to register covered agency enforcement and court orders....more

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CFPB May Lose Ability to Enforce Regulations In-House

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On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a notice that seeks to rescind changes made in 2022 for administrative adjudications. FinanceThe rules for administrative adjudications allowed the CFPB...more

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CFPB withdraws EFT interpretive rule

On May 15, the CFPB published a Federal Register notice withdrawing its proposed interpretive rule on EFTs titled “Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes...more

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