Banking

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 | 484

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Fed Announces Enforcement Action Involving Former Regions Bank Employee

The Federal Reserve Board announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Regions Bank, underscoring the central bank’s supervisory focus on individual accountability and risk controls across the banking sector.

Mar 22, 2026 | 506

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Fed approves application from Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda.

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda., marking a regulatory milestone for the savings and credit cooperative. The decision underscores ongoing Fed oversight of bank-related activities and cross‑border financial services.

Mar 22, 2026 | 520

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Fed announces enforcement actions involving ex-employees of Equity Bank and First State Bank of Dongola

The Federal Reserve Board disclosed new enforcement actions involving former employees of Equity Bank and First State Bank of Dongola, underscoring its focus on individual accountability and compliance in the U.S. banking system.

Mar 22, 2026 | 428

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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 | 468

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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 | 404

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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 | 428

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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 | 429

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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 | 512

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