Banking

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 | 1123

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Fed sets March 26 hybrid outreach meeting to review banking rules under EGRPRA

The Federal Reserve Board will hold a hybrid public outreach session on March 26 as part of its EGRPRA review, inviting feedback on whether existing banking regulations remain effective or overly burdensome.

Mar 22, 2026 | 1006

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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 | 968

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Fed Seeks Public Comment on Plan to Formally Remove 'Reputational Risk' From Bank Supervision

The Federal Reserve Board is asking for public input on a proposal to codify the removal of 'reputational risk' from its bank supervision framework, aiming to clarify safety-and-soundness expectations and reduce subjectivity in exams.

Mar 18, 2026 | 875

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Fed announces enforcement action involving former First Financial Bank employee

The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action involving a former employee of First Financial Bank, underscoring the central bank’s focus on individual accountability in the U.S. banking system.

Mar 18, 2026 | 1211

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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 | 1113

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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 | 1154

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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 | 1077

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Fed Ends Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo, Signaling Compliance Progress

The Federal Reserve Board said it has terminated an enforcement action with Wells Fargo, closing a chapter in the bank’s regulatory oversight and signaling progress on remediation efforts.

Mar 18, 2026 | 881

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