Banking

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 | 349

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Fed Announces Two Enforcement Actions Involving Former Employees of Ally Bank and Regions Bank

The Federal Reserve announced two enforcement actions on March 20, 2026, involving former employees of Ally Bank and Regions Bank, underscoring ongoing supervisory focus on individual accountability in the banking sector.

Mar 26, 2026 | 364

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Fed releases latest FOMC statement, outlining stance on inflation and policy tools

The Federal Reserve issued its March 18, 2026 FOMC statement, reaffirming its 2% inflation goal and data‑dependent approach. Here’s what changed, why it matters for rates and markets, and how investors across equities, credit, and ETFs may be affected.

Mar 26, 2026 | 397

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Fed releases March meeting economic projections, setting fresh guideposts for markets

The Federal Reserve published its Summary of Economic Projections from the March 17–18, 2026 FOMC meeting, updating outlooks for growth, unemployment, inflation and the policy rate. Investors are parsing the new dot plot for clues on the path of rates and implications across stocks, credit and ETFs.

Mar 26, 2026 | 374

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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 | 396

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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 | 381

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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 | 452

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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 | 435

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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 | 415

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