OCC: Thomas J. Curry to Step Down May 5, Keith A. Noreika to Serve as Acting Comptroller of the Currency
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry will step down on May 5, 2017, and Keith A. Noreika will serve as Acting Comptroller of the Currency. “Serving as Comptroller of the Currency has been the highlight of my career,” said Comptroller Curry. “The Comptroller is a special job and I am proud to…
OCC: New Deputy Comptrollers in Midsize and Community Bank Supervision Announced
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the selection of Scott Schainost to be Deputy Comptroller for Midsize Bank Supervision and Troy Thornton to be Deputy Comptroller for the OCC’s Southern District. “Scott and Troy bring more than three decades of bank supervision experience each with them to these…
OCC: Upcoming Financial Literacy Events
Financial Literacy Seminar Series in D.C. May 2017 (Washington, D.C.) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at George Washington University sponsor this initiative bringing together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research in financial literacy. Financial Coaching Fundamentals and…
OCC: Financial Literacy Event on Capitol Hill Recognizing National Financial Capability Month
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognized National Financial Capability Month by participating in the annual Financial Literacy Day event held on Capitol Hill. The event is the culmination of activities throughout National Financial Capability Month. At today’s event, the OCC staff distributed financial capability materials including the agency’s Financial…
OCC: One-on-One Industry Meetings Announced as Part of Office of Innovation Office Hours
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will establish an office dedicated to responsible innovation and implement a formal framework to improve the agency’s ability to identify, understand, and respond to financial innovation affecting the federal banking system. “The OCC supports responsible innovation that enhances the safety and…
OCC: Newsletter Focuses on Innovative Partnerships to Preserve Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the latest edition of its Community Development Investments newsletter entitled “Preserving Affordable Housing: Innovative Partnerships.” This issue describes the role of national banks and federal savings associations in preserving America’s affordable rental housing and presents examples of how financial institutions and nonprofit organizations…