Banking

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.

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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 | 430

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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 | 465

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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 | 408

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Fed Approves Notice Filed by CBS Banc-Corp, Signaling Progress on Regulated Banking Action

The Federal Reserve Board approved a notice submitted by CBS Banc-Corp, marking a regulatory milestone for the bank’s strategy under federal oversight. The decision underscores the Fed’s role in supervising transactions and activities within the U.S. banking system.

Mar 18, 2026 | 388

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Fed Ends Enforcement Actions Involving ICBC and Standard Chartered

The Federal Reserve said it has terminated enforcement actions tied to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Standard Chartered, signaling the firms have met supervisory requirements set out in earlier orders.

Mar 18, 2026 | 324

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Fed Approves Application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board said it approved an application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp, marking a key regulatory milestone for the bank holding company as it advances its strategic plans.

Mar 18, 2026 | 422

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Fed approves application by Associated Banc-Corp, clearing key regulatory step

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Associated Banc-Corp, marking a notable regulatory milestone for the regional bank. The decision underscores the Fed’s standard review process on financial stability, competition, and community impact.

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