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A U.S. banking trade group has sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of fast-tracking trust bank charters for crypto firms without proper scrutiny. The case escalates a widening fight over whether digital asset companies should be allowed to enter the federal banking system through a lighter-touch trust charter route.
U.S. banking regulators on September 11, 2026, asked for public comment on proposed guidance designed to help banks and credit unions manage risks tied to third-party relationships, including vendors and service providers that increasingly underpin core operations. The agencies said the new framework is meant to be principles-based, non-binding, and tailored to the risks of individual relationships, while also signaling a separate supervisory focus on community banks' engagement with core service providers.
Federal banking regulators have issued an interim final rule that broadens access to an 18-month on-site examination cycle for community banks, raising the asset threshold from $3 billion to $6 billion for qualifying institutions. The move is designed to reduce compliance burden for small, low-risk banks while preserving supervisory oversight through offsite monitoring between exams.
In a significant move to enhance financial stability, U.S. regulatory agencies are seeking public comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance, particularly focusing on community banks' engagement with core service providers. This initiative reflects an increasing emphasis on managing operational risks in an interconnected financial ecosystem.
The Federal Reserve Board has issued an enforcement action against a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, citing significant compliance failures. This move underscores ongoing scrutiny in the banking sector regarding adherence to federal regulations and risk management practices.
In a landmark decision, federal agencies have announced a reduction in regulatory burdens for community banks, expanding eligibility for an 18-month examination cycle. This move is expected to bolster the financial health of smaller institutions and enhance their ability to serve local economies.
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