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Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans (Trump EO Tracker)

This executive order directs federal banking regulators and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to eliminate guidance, practices, and regulatory frameworks that enable politicized or unlawful debanking, particularly...more

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With New Action Plan, White House Launches AI "Space Race"—What Banks Should Know

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The White House has issued an AI Action Plan that aims to position the United States as the leader in artificial intelligence ("AI"), as part of a broader pattern of boosting innovation and reducing regulatory burden, with...more

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FDIC Proposal to Raise Regulatory Thresholds: What It Means for Banks, the Economy and Regulation

In a move poised to reshape the regulatory landscape for U.S. banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has signaled support for raising asset thresholds that determine the intensity of regulatory...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Propose Rescission of 2023 CRA Final Rule and Reinstatement of 1995 CRA Regulations

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On July 16, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (collectively, the federal banking agencies) jointly published a proposed rule...more

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Top challenges with Compliance Management

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This episode explores key compliance challenges banks will face in 2025, highlighting regulatory expectations, technological advancements, and strategies for staying ahead. ...more

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Jonathan Gould confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency

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The Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency. Gould, who served as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the OCC during President Trump’s first term, was confirmed 50-45. Every Democrat...more

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The Capital Ratio Podcast | Entering the US Banking Market

When crafting an entry into the U.S. markets, U.K. and European financial institutions need to carefully plan an appropriate strategy. Sebastian Barling, host of “The Capital Ratio” is joined by financial institutions...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

House Oversight Committee sends letter to OCC’s Hood on debanking documents

On June 25, the Chairman for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), sent a letter to OCC Acting Comptroller Rodney Hood requesting documents and communications related to the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The GENIUS Act: A New Federal Framework for Stablecoin Issuers

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This passage followed a successful cloture vote earlier in May. The bill obtained significant...more

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Fed to end use of reputational risk in examination programs

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The Federal Reserve Board has announced that it will eliminate reputational risk as a component of examination programs in its supervision of banks. ...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Senate Passes GENIUS Act

The recent advancement of the GENIUS Act marks a turning point in the regulatory treatment of stablecoins in the United States, establishing a federal framework for the issuance and supervision of payment stablecoins. The...more

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Why Do Federal Bank Regulators Create a Commercial Monopoly on Key Benchmark Data?

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Ever since the 1995 CRA rule was published bank regulators have mandated certain “community” and “market” benchmarks as the basis for rating bank performance under the CRA regulations. Most of that data is in the public...more

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Fed appoints Michael Horowitz to serve as OIG for Fed and CFPB

On June 6, the Fed appointed Michael E. Horowitz to lead the OIG for the Fed effective June 30. By statute, the Fed’s OIG also serves as Inspector General for the CFPB. The OIG’s mandate includes making recommendations to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

OCC Rejects Calls to Roll Back Preemption Rules

On June 9, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood issued a letter rejecting the Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ (CSBS) request that the OCC rescind its 2011 preemption regulations. The OCC ‘s letter signals...more

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Regulatory monitoring - May 2025

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The study on enhancing EU competitiveness in the banking sector, requested by the ECON, has been published by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit. The study emphasises the importance of a resilient and efficient...more

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The fatal flaws in the 2023 CRA rule

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In Podcast 95, Len and Dean argue that the 2023 CRA rule is flawed and confusing, urging its repeal and calling for reforms that truly support community development....more

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FSB Chair Letter to G20 Finance Ministers

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a letter, along with a press release and webpage, from its Chair, Klaas Knot, to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of their meeting on 23-24 April. The...more

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OCC, FDIC eliminating ‘reputational risk’ from supervision, examinations

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The OCC has removed “reputational risk” from its handbooks and guidance and the FDIC is moving to do the same. ...more

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OCC Withdraws Climate Risk Management Principles

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On March 31, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency withdrew its participation in the interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions (the “Climate...more

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Democratic AGs Cheer Federal Court’s Halt of CFPB Dismantling

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A U.S. District Court has granted a preliminary injunction in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought preventing the CFPB’s Acting Director from taking further steps to dismantle the agency....more

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FDIC Turns a New Page on Banks’ Engagement in Crypto-Related Activities

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Last Friday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the rescission of Financial Institution Letter (FIL-16-2022) and issued new guidance clarifying the process for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in...more

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OCC Ceases Examinations for Reputation Risk Following Legislative Push

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On March 20, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that it will no longer examine its regulated institutions for reputation risk. According to the OCC’s “Categories of Risk,” reputation risk is the...more

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SRB consultation on operational guidance on resolvability testing for banks

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The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has opened a consultation on its operational guidance on resolvability testing for banks under the SRB's remit. It aims to ensure that European banks are regularly testing their capabilities...more

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States Join Colorado in Defense of Interest Rate Opt-Out Law

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On September 20, 13 states and Washington, D.C. joined Colorado in its appeal asking the Tenth Circuit to uphold a state law imposing more restrictive interest rate caps on loans from out-of-state banks to residents, arguing...more

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Acting Comptroller Hsu Highlights Latest Efforts of OCC in Elevating Financial Fairness

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On April 4, acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu provided his remarks for the second year in a row at the Just Economy Conference hosted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. He focused his remarks on...more

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