On July 1, 2026, the revised Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework took effect. The federal banking agencies—the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC—finalized the changes in April 2026 to encourage broader adoption of this simpler capital framework while preserving safety-and-soundness standards.
The OCC and FDIC are jointly proposing targeted amendments to their CRA regulations (12 CFR Parts...
Financial institutions are integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into...
The banking industry is adapting to evolving regulatory expectations around credit risk, customer...
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) continues to refine one of its most...
In June 2026, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and its member...
The Federal Reserve released its 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST) results this week, showing...
For the first time in over 20 years, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is considering a...
On April 7, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit...
We work with banks across the country that are committed to strong compliance. Yet a common pattern...
