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The Federal Reserve terminated two enforcement actions against Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank in Lenexa, Kansas, effective October 13, 2026.
The Federal Reserve released minutes from its August and September 2026 meetings on discount rate decisions, separate from federal funds rate adjustments.
The Federal Reserve released the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, offering detailed data on American families' assets, debt, and banking habits to inform public and policy discussions.
The Federal Reserve imposed an enforcement action on American Express Company for lapses in anti-money laundering controls and suspicious activity reporting, citing failures at its national bank subsidiary.
The Federal Reserve released minutes from the September 15–16, 2026 FOMC meeting, detailing economic conditions and policy discussions based on available data at the time.
The Federal Reserve extended the public comment period on its Regulation O modernization proposal until November 4, giving stakeholders additional time to review and respond.
The Federal Reserve imposed an enforcement action on Ontario Bancorporation, Inc., citing supervisory concerns without specifying further details in the public notice.
The Federal Reserve finalized rules to improve transparency and reduce volatility in its annual bank stress tests, effective from 2027 and 2028.
Federal Reserve and FDIC published feedback letters for 15 banking organizations’ 2025 resolution plans, finding no shortcomings and noting BNP Paribas’ prior deficiency resolved.
The Federal Reserve approved Peoples Bancorp Inc.'s merger with Citizens National Corporation, allowing it to indirectly acquire Citizens Bank of Kentucky and expand operations in Kentucky.
The Federal Reserve seeks public input on two proposals to regulate payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, including reserve backing and capital requirements.
The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action against a former employee of Sandy Spring Bank, though no further details were disclosed in the announcement.
The Federal Reserve approved BancFirst Corporation’s application to acquire Spirit BankCorp and merge with SpiritBank, allowing branch operations at SpiritBank’s locations.
The Federal Reserve terminated a 2024 enforcement action against SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula, both based in Oklahoma, effective September 3, 2026.
The Federal Reserve issued consent prohibition orders against two former employees for misconduct involving customer funds and conflicts of interest.
The Federal Reserve released economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting, outlining the central bank’s outlook on key economic indicators.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a 22-year high, citing persistent inflation and a strong economy while signaling a commitment to price stability.
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 published minutes from its July 28–29, 2026 meeting, offering insights into policy deliberations based on data available at the time.
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...