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News•Feb 23, 2026
Following Earlier Actions to Remove Reputation Risk From Its Supervision of Banks, Federal Reserve Board Requests Comment on Proposal to...
The Federal Reserve has issued a request for public comment on a proposal to codify its June decision that removes reputation risk from bank supervision. The move aims to prevent supervisors from pressuring banks to “debank” lawful customers based on political, religious, or other non‑financial considerations. By formalizing the ban, the Fed seeks to focus supervisory decisions on material financial risks while maintaining safety‑and‑soundness standards. Comments are accepted for 60 days after the Federal Register publication.
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Announces It Will Hold a Hybrid Public Outreach Meeting on Thursday, March 26, as Part of Its...
The Federal Reserve Board announced a hybrid public outreach meeting for Thursday, March 26, 2026, as part of its ten‑year review mandated by the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA). The session will allow stakeholders to comment on a...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Fulton Financial Corp. Gets Fed Approval to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp and Indirectly Blue Foundry Bank
The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Finalizes Hypothetical Scenarios for Its Annual Stress Test and Votes to Maintain the Current Stress Test-Related Capital...
The Federal Reserve Board finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its 2026 annual stress test, keeping them largely unchanged from the October draft. The test will assess 32 large banks under a severe global recession, featuring a 10% unemployment peak, a...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Announces Appointment of Seven Members, Including Four New Members, to Its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)
The Federal Reserve Board announced seven appointments to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, including four new members and three reappointments. The IPAC, created under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, advises the Fed on both domestic and...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate target range steady at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent on Jan. 28, 2026. The statement noted solid economic expansion, low job gains, and a stabilizing unemployment rate, while inflation remains modestly above...
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News•Jan 12, 2026
Agencies Issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program Report
The Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC released the 2025 Shared National Credit (SNC) report, covering syndicated loans originated through June 30, 2025. The portfolio grew 6 percent to $6.9 trillion across 6,857 borrowers, while the share of “non‑pass” loans fell to 8.6 percent of commitments....
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