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Federal Reserve Board issues Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households

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Agencies extend comment period on request for information on artificial intelligence

News Release: Five federal financial regulatory agencies announced today they will extend the comment period on the request for information on financial institutions' use of artificial intelligence (AI) until July 1, 2021.


Federal Reserve Board announces the third extension of a rule to bolster the effectiveness of the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the third extension of a rule to bolster the effectiveness of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Like the earlier extensions, this one will temporarily modify the Board's rules so that certain bank directors and shareholders can apply to their banks for PPP loans for their small businesses.


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of applications by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Bancorp, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the applications under section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 by (1) The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to acquire BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., Houston, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire its subsidiary state member bank, BBVA USA, Birmingham, Alabama, and (2) PNC Financial's subsidiary, PNC Bancorp, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, to acquire BBVA USA.


Federal Reserve Board invites public comment on proposed guidelines to evaluate requests for accounts and payment services at Federal Reserve Banks

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday invited public comment on proposed guidelines to evaluate requests for accounts and payment services at Federal Reserve Banks ("Account Access Guidelines").


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Barclays Bank PLC and former employee of Texas Community Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below: Consent cease and desist order and civil money penalty against Peter Little Former employee of Barclays Bank PLC, New York, New York Engaging in manipulative and collusive foreign exchange trading practices ...


Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

News Release: The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with The Yellowstone Bank and Iowa Prairie Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below: The Yellowstone Bank, Laurel, Montana Flood insurance violations, civil money penalty Dated April 16, 2021 Iowa Prairie Bank, Brunsville, Iowa Written agreement Dated April 20, 2021 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions.


Agencies invite comment on proposed rule for income tax allocation agreements

News Release: The federal bank regulatory agencies today invited comment on a proposed rule that updates and codifies existing guidance on income tax allocation agreements involving depository institutions and their affiliates.


Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings from February 8 through March 17, 2021

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its interest rate meetings from February 8 through March 17, 2021.


Federal Reserve Board accepting applications for its Community Advisory Council

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board announced on Monday that it is accepting applications from individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC was formed in 2015. It advises the Board on issues affecting consumers and communities and complements two of the Board's other advisory councils whose members represent depository institutions—the Federal Advisory Council and the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.


Agencies issue statement and request for information on Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance

News Release: The federal banking agencies, in consultation with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the National Credit Union Administration, today issued a joint statement addressing how risk management principles described in the "Supervisory Guidance on Model Risk Management" relate to systems or models ...


Federal Reserve announces approval of application by VeraBank, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application under section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 by VeraBank, Inc., Henderson, Texas, to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Panola National Bank, Carthage, Texas.


Federal Reserve Board invites public comment on a proposal to automate non-merger-related adjustments to member banks’ subscriptions to Federal Reserve Bank capital stock

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday requested public comment on a proposal to automate non-merger-related adjustments to member banks' subscriptions to Federal Reserve Bank capital stock. The automated process would eliminate the need for member banks to file applications to adjust their stock subscriptions—except in the context of mergers—and would significantly reduce the annual reporting burden.


Federal Reserve announces final rule making technical, clarifying changes to the Federal Open Market Committee’s rules describing its Freedom of Information Act procedures

News Release: The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a final rule that makes technical, clarifying updates to the Federal Open Market Committee's rules describing its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures. The final rule is generally similar to the proposal from October 2020, with a few changes in response to public comments.


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Farmers Bank and the Missouri Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below: Consent prohibition against Blake King Former employee of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Unionville, Missouri Misappropriation of customer funds The Missouri Bank, Warrenton, Missouri Flood insurance violations, civil money penalty Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here.


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 16-17, 2021

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on March 16–17, 2021.


Federal Reserve Board adopts final rule outlining and confirming the use of supervisory guidance for regulated institutions

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday adopted a final rule outlining and confirming the use of supervisory guidance for regulated institutions. The final rule generally codifies a statement issued in September 2018 clarifying the differences between regulations and guidance and is substantially similar to the proposal issued last year.


Federal Reserve Board publishes frequently asked questions (FAQs) comprising existing legal interpretations related to a number of the Board’s longstanding regulations

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday published frequently asked questions (FAQs) comprising existing legal interpretations related to a number of the Board's longstanding regulations. The FAQs are intended to increase transparency and enhance accessibility to Board and Board staff legal interpretations.


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with institution-affiliated parties of Farmers State Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Prohibition against Frank E. Smith and Mark A. Kiolbasa, institution-affiliated parties of Farmers State Bank, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, for breach of fiduciary duties and engaging in unsafe or unsound practices.