Banking

Fed Releases Minutes from Discount Rate Meetings Held on Feb. 9 and Mar. 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve published minutes from two 2026 Board meetings on Reserve Bank discount rate recommendations, offering a window into directors’ views on inflation, bank funding, and monetary conditions.

Apr 18, 2026 | 853

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Fed clears Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. application, advancing regional bank consolidation

The Federal Reserve approved an application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp., marking a regulatory milestone that moves the regional bank’s expansion plans forward and signals ongoing momentum in U.S. bank consolidation.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1125

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Fed ends multiple enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole units, Mega International Commercial Bank, and Goldman Sachs

The Federal Reserve said on April 9, 2026, it terminated enforcement actions involving four bank organizations, signaling those firms met supervisory requirements. The move closes cases tied to Crédit Agricole S.A., Crédit Agricole CIB, Mega International Commercial Bank, and Goldman Sachs.

Apr 10, 2026 | 1008

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Fed proposes letting intermediaries move funds on behalf of banks via FedNow, seeks public comment

The Federal Reserve proposed allowing third-party intermediaries to initiate and receive instant payments through FedNow for U.S. banks and credit unions, opening a comment period and signaling a potential expansion in access to real-time settlement.

Apr 10, 2026 | 1010

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Fed releases March 2026 FOMC minutes, detailing deliberations on rates, inflation and financial conditions

The Federal Reserve published minutes from its March 17–18, 2026 meeting, offering investors a closer look at how policymakers weighed inflation progress, labor-market dynamics and bank lending conditions in setting monetary policy.

Apr 10, 2026 | 1007

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Fed announces enforcement action involving former United Bank employee

The Federal Reserve Board released an enforcement action involving a former United Bank employee, underscoring continued supervisory focus on individual accountability and bank compliance controls.

Apr 06, 2026 | 1120

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Fed clears key step for OCC to grant Morgan Stanley Bank a Section 23A exemption

The Federal Reserve said it completed the joint findings needed for the OCC to consider Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.’s request for a Section 23A exemption, a tightly regulated path that can permit limited affiliate transactions under safeguards.

Mar 28, 2026 | 1077

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Fed Releases Audited 2025 Financial Statements, Offering Fresh Transparency on Balance Sheet and Operations

The Federal Reserve published its annual audited financial statements for 2025, providing investors and policymakers with final, independently reviewed figures on the central bank’s balance sheet, income, and operations across the 12 Reserve Banks.

Mar 26, 2026 | 1186

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U.S. Regulators Seek Comment on Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules to Bolster System Resilience

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC opened a public comment process on proposals to modernize U.S. bank capital requirements, aiming to reinforce safety and soundness while reflecting today’s risk landscape.

Mar 26, 2026 | 1032

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