Banking

Fed ends enforcement actions tied to UBS and legacy Credit Suisse entities

The Federal Reserve ended several enforcement actions involving UBS Group and former Credit Suisse units, marking another milestone in the post-2023 bank merger cleanup and clarifying the regulatory baseline for the combined firm.

May 16, 2026 | 326

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Fed Clears United Texas Bank’s Shift to National Charter Under OCC Oversight

The Federal Reserve said it does not object to United Texas Bank’s conversion to a national bank, moving the Dallas lender from Fed supervision to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The charter change streamlines oversight and may alter compliance, lending policies, and risk management practices.

May 16, 2026 | 335

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Fed approves application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, signaling continuity in bank oversight

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application from the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust on May 15, 2026, underscoring the central bank’s steady approach to reviewing ownership and control changes in the U.S. banking sector.

May 16, 2026 | 350

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Fed taps Jerome Powell as chair pro tempore while Kevin Warsh awaits swearing-in

The Federal Reserve Board named Jerome Powell chair pro tempore, ensuring policy continuity until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the next chair.

May 16, 2026 | 353

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Fed clears related applications by Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, sharpening focus on supervision and deal flow

The Federal Reserve approved related applications involving Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, Inc., signaling continued regulatory throughput for bank corporate actions amid a shifting rates and credit backdrop.

May 09, 2026 | 352

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Fed clears OceanFirst Financial Corp. application, underscoring steady supervisory cadence

The Federal Reserve approved an application by OceanFirst Financial Corp., signaling ongoing progression of bank regulatory reviews amid a higher-rate backdrop. Here’s what changed, why it matters for investors, and the key risks to watch.

May 07, 2026 | 374

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U.S. Regulators Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC approved updates to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio, aiming to streamline compliance for smaller banks while preserving loss-absorbing capital. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how investors should think about the move.

May 07, 2026 | 383

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Fed approves Banco de Crédito del Perú application, clearing path for expanded U.S. activity

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Banco de Crédito del Perú on April 24, 2026, advancing the Peruvian bank’s U.S. plans and signaling continued momentum in cross‑border banking ties.

May 07, 2026 | 367

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Federal Reserve issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

The Federal Reserve announced an enforcement action involving Community Bankshares, Inc., signaling intensified oversight of the bank holding company amid a shifting rate and regulatory backdrop.

Apr 18, 2026 | 882

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