OCC: Proposed Guidance Issued on CRA Simplified Strategic Plan Process to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued proposed guidance for a simplified strategic plan process for community banks to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The OCC’s action builds on a series of reforms the OCC announced in October and November to reduce burden and tailor examination activities for community banks. “Community banks are…
OCC: Comptroller Issues Statement on Bank Supervision and Regulation at the Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today issued a statement at the Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) work to strengthen its supervision and regulation of banks to better support the U.S. economy. In his statement, Comptroller Gould discussed the OCC’s recent regulatory efforts to…
FDIC: CRA Examination Schedule for First Quarter 2026 Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the list of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the first quarter 2026. CRA regulations require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish its quarterly CRA examination schedule at least 30 days before the beginning of each quarter. The Community Reinvestment Act is…
OCC: CRA Evaluation Schedule for First and Second Quarters 2026 Issued
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations to be conducted in the first and second quarters of 2026. The OCC encourages public comment on the CRA-related activities of the national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) scheduled to be evaluated under the…
CFPB: Agency’s Supervision Division Releases New “Humility Pledge”
Today, the CFPB made changes to how the Supervision Division conducts exams. Previously, under the leadership of Director Chopra and Biden’s Director of Supervision Lorelei Salas, a former Soros activist who was put on leave in February 2025, this division was the weaponized arm of the CFPB. Under President Trump and Director Vought’s leadership, that…
Federal Reserve: Board Releases Information Regarding Enhancements to Bank Supervision
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released information regarding enhancements to bank supervision. The new supervisory operating principles were provided to all Federal Reserve supervisory leadership and staff and are intended to focus Federal Reserve examiners on material financial risks threatening the safety and soundness of banks and on taking timely, proportionate action to ensure…
FDIC: Updates to the Consumer Compliance Examination Schedule Issued, Extending Compliance and CRA Exam Cycles
The FDIC’s Consumer Compliance Examination Manual has been revised to reflect an updated examination frequency schedule whereby consumer compliance examinations and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations will occur less frequently for most institutions. Statement of Applicability: The contents of, and material referenced in, this FIL apply to all FDIC-supervised financial institutions. Highlights: Section II-12.1 of the…