Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

The Federal Reserve’s Mandate in Banking Oversight The Federal Reserve Board, as the central bank of the United States, holds a critical mandate in overseeing and regulating the nation’s banking…

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its July 2026 meeting today, opting to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent. This decision,…

Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday, July 30, 2026, announced a significant enforcement action against Iuka Bancshares, Inc., and its subsidiary, The Iuka State Bank, both headquartered…

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank

The Federal Reserve Board, the central banking system of the United States, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, announced significant enforcement actions against two former employees of prominent U.S. financial institutions.…

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday, July 31, 2026, its initiation of a public comment period for a comprehensive proposal aimed at modernizing the regulatory framework governing mutual banking…

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank

Washington, D.C. — On August 20, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board announced significant enforcement actions, issuing consent prohibition orders against two former employees of federally regulated financial institutions: Stephanie R.…

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

The Federal Reserve Board, the central banking system of the United States, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, delivered a dual announcement impacting both a regional U.S. financial institution and a…

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday, August 20, 2026, its official approval for National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest), headquartered in London, England, to establish a representative office in Stamford,…

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank “insiders”—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank’s lending decisions

Historical Context: The Genesis of Regulation O The concept of regulating insider lending is rooted in a long history of financial oversight designed to maintain the integrity and stability of…

Federal Reserve Board Announces Approval of FS Bancorp, Inc.’s Merger with Pacific West Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, officially announced its approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, to merge with Pacific West…