Fed Approves Application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp

Fed Sets 2026 Bank Stress Test Scenarios, Keeps Capital Rules Steady Pending Feedback

The Federal Reserve finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its 2026 bank stress tests and opted to keep current stress test-related capital requirements in place while it reviews public feedback.

Mar 22, 2026 | 462

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Federal Reserve signs off on Cornerstone Capital Bancorp application

The Federal Reserve approved an application from Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., marking the latest bank regulatory decision amid close scrutiny of financial stability and lending conditions.

Mar 22, 2026 | 368

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Fed Appoints Seven Members to Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, Adding Four New Voices

The Federal Reserve appointed seven members, including four newcomers, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, reinforcing its oversight of insurance-sector risks and policy coordination with broader financial markets.

Mar 22, 2026 | 404

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Federal Reserve approves Fulton Financial Corporation application

The Federal Reserve Board said it approved an application by Fulton Financial Corporation, allowing the regional bank holding company to proceed with its planned action subject to standard conditions and oversight.

Mar 22, 2026 | 458

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Fed Publishes January 2026 FOMC Minutes, Detailing Policy Debate and Economic Outlook

The Federal Reserve released minutes from its Jan. 27–28, 2026 FOMC meeting, offering a fuller record of discussions on inflation, employment, and financial conditions that inform the path of interest rates and balance sheet policy.

Mar 22, 2026 | 393

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Fed Approves Home BancShares Application, Advancing Bank’s Strategic Plans

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Home BancShares, signaling regulatory clearance for a planned corporate action. The decision arrives amid a high-rate environment that continues to shape bank lending, capital planning, and M&A strategy.

Mar 18, 2026 | 457

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Fed Announces Enforcement Actions Involving Former Employees at Two Community Banks

The Federal Reserve said it issued enforcement actions involving a former East Cambridge Savings Bank employee and a former United Bank employee, underscoring the central bank’s oversight of conduct in the banking sector.

Mar 18, 2026 | 419

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Fed Releases Minutes from January 2026 Discount Rate Meetings

The Federal Reserve published minutes from its Board’s discount rate meetings held on January 20 and 28, 2026, offering a window into how regional Reserve Banks assessed credit conditions, inflation, and the economy when considering the primary credit (discount) rate.

Mar 18, 2026 | 485

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