U.S. banking regulators proposed updated third-party risk management guidance and issued a statement on community bank core service providers, seeking public comment on both documents.
U.S. bank regulators raised the asset threshold for community banks to qualify for an 18-month exam cycle from $3 billion to $6 billion under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
The Federal Reserve terminated enforcement actions against United Texas Bank and Quontic Bank entities, effective September 2, 2026, signaling compliance progress.
The Federal Reserve Board issued a consent prohibition order against Gadiel Rosario-Alvarado, a former Banco Popular de Puerto Rico employee, for misappropriating customer funds.
The Federal Reserve released minutes from July 20 and 29, 2026 meetings on discount rate decisions for depository institutions, separate from federal funds rate policy.
The Federal Reserve approved National Westminster Bank Plc’s application to open a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut, marking its first U.S. presence in this location.
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action against Deutsche Bank AG and its U.S. subsidiaries, citing compliance improvements, while issuing a new action against SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. for unspecified...
The Federal Reserve Board issued enforcement actions against a former employee of United Community Bank for misappropriating customer funds, prohibiting further banking activities.
The Federal Reserve approved Banco Santander’s acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation, allowing Santander to indirectly control Webster Bank, National Association.
The Federal Reserve approved Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.'s application to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, Texas, as part of its regulatory oversight of banking consolidations.
The Federal Reserve Board approved FS Bancorp, Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp and indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank, both based in Oregon.
The Federal Reserve proposed updates to Regulation O to modernize credit-extension rules for bank insiders, last revised in 1979, by adjusting dollar thresholds for inflation and simplifying compliance while maintaining...