Notice: Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. This notice, published on March 30, 2026, provides information on these corporate actions within the banking sector.
Treasury Amends Marketable Securities Redemption Operations
The Department of the Treasury, through the Fiscal Service, has amended the terms for marketable Treasury securities redemption operations. This rule, published on March 30, 2026, updates existing regulations concerning these operations.
FDIC Notice on Information Collection Activities for Regulatory Capital Rules
The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve are seeking public comment on extending and revising information collection requirements related to proposed regulatory capital rules. This notice specifically addresses the Paperwork Reduction Act compliance for reporting, recordkeeping, and disclosure requirements associated with expanded risk-based capital rules and standardized approaches for risk-weighted assets.
FDIC Notice on Information Collection Activities Renewal
The FDIC is seeking public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Sunshine provisions. This notice follows a previous publication in the Federal Register for which no comments were received. The comment period for this renewal request closes on April 27, 2026.
Proposed Rule on Regulatory Capital and Risk-Weighted Assets
The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve are proposing changes to the regulatory capital rule. The proposal aims to improve risk sensitivity in capital calculations, modify the treatment of mortgage servicing assets, and require certain banking organizations to include accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. A separate proposal would introduce an expanded risk-based approach for calculating risk-weighted assets.
Central Bank Appointments: Elizabeth Mahon Secretary, Head of Governance
The Central Bank of Ireland announced the appointment of Elizabeth Mahon as Secretary and Head of Governance, effective March 30, 2026. Neil Whoriskey has been appointed Head of Internal Audit. These appointments are part of the bank's internal governance structure.
Governor Calls for Genuine Single Market to Mobilise Europe's Savings
Governor Gabriel Makhlouf of the Central Bank of Ireland has called for strengthening Europe's Single Market to mobilize savings. He emphasized the need for economic growth, market integration, and a European safe asset to encourage investment within the EU.
Thai Economy Expanded in January Driven by Domestic and External Demand
The Bank of Thailand reported that the Thai economy expanded in January 2026, driven by increased domestic and external demand, including merchandise exports and tourism. Headline inflation became more negative due to lower food and energy prices.
Monetary Policy Committee Cuts Policy Rate to 1.00%
The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee voted 4-2 to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.00%, effective immediately. The decision aims to support economic recovery, alleviate debt burdens for SMEs and households, and anchor inflation expectations amid downside risks.
Thai Banking Sector Resilience and Loan Growth Contraction
The Bank of Thailand reported that the Thai banking system remains resilient, though overall loan growth contracted by 1.1% in Q4 2025, driven by SMEs and consumer loans. Profitability declined in 2025 due to lower net interest income and loan contraction. Close monitoring of financial conditions and debt serviceability is advised.
Thailand Prepares for 2026 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the IMF have reviewed preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group, to be hosted in Bangkok. Progress in construction, security, and branding is reported as satisfactory, with a focus on themes of human empowerment and resilience.
FDIC Board Meeting Discusses Capital Rule, Deposit Insurance
The FDIC Board of Directors met to discuss proposed rulemakings on regulatory capital rules for banking organizations and a final rule clarifying deposit insurance coverage for U.S. bank branches in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau. The board also rescinded a statement of policy on failed bank acquisitions.
FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - Closed Session
The FDIC Board of Directors held a closed session meeting on January 22, 2026. Details of the closed session are not publicly disclosed.
FDIC Board Meeting Summary
The FDIC Board of Directors held a closed session meeting on March 19, 2026. Details of the closed session discussions were not publicly disclosed.
FDIC Board Meeting Notice
The FDIC Board of Directors will hold a meeting on March 19, 2026, to consider two proposed rulemakings regarding regulatory capital rules for various banking organizations. The meeting will also address a final rule on deposit insurance for U.S. bank branches in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau, and the rescission of a statement of policy on failed bank acquisitions.
FDIC Board of Directors Open Meeting and Actions
The FDIC Board of Directors held an open meeting on January 22, 2026, to consider and approve a Notice of Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations and a Final Rule amending regulations on FDIC Official Signs, Advertisement of Membership, False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status, and Misuse of the FDIC’s Name or Logo.
Banks' Lending Standards Expectations Measured via Loan Officer Survey
The Federal Reserve published a FEDS Notes article analyzing how banks form expectations about future credit supply using data from the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey. The analysis explores factors influencing these expectations, including macroeconomic forecasts and bank characteristics, and identifies expectation shocks.
China's Trade Dominance and Industrial Policies
The Federal Reserve published a FEDS Notes article detailing China's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, which exceeded 6% of its GDP. The analysis highlights China's broad export expansion across sectors, the resulting loss of market share by advanced economies, and the role of industrial policies in contributing to China's trade surplus.
AI Adoption and Firms' Job-Posting Behavior
The Federal Reserve's FEDS Notes published research indicating that AI adoption has not yet led to a reduction in overall job postings by firms. The study analyzed job posting data and found that while specific occupations may be affected, firms are balancing this with other hiring priorities. This research is part of an ongoing monitoring process for AI's labor market impacts.
Assessing Bank Resilience to a Funding Shock
The Federal Reserve published a FEDS Notes analysis assessing bank resilience to a hypothetical funding shock. The analysis uses the FLARE stress testing model, incorporating a shock to uninsured deposits, to project impacts on bank profitability and capital ratios under various scenarios.
Tariffs Gradually Raised Retail Prices in 2025
The Federal Reserve's FEDS Notes published an analysis finding that tariffs gradually increased retail prices in 2025, with the greatest impact on goods imported from China. The analysis indicates that tariff pass-through to consumers for Chinese goods was at least 30% by December 2025.
OCC Announces January 2026 Enforcement Actions
The OCC announced its January 2026 enforcement actions, including an Order of Prohibition against a Wells Fargo employee for embezzling over $800,000. The OCC also terminated several enforcement actions against Clear Fork Bank, Dearborn FSB, The Fairfield National Bank, Mission National Bank, and The Upstate National Bank.
OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for March 2026
The OCC has announced its enforcement actions for March 2026, including an Order of Prohibition against a former bank employee for unauthorized withdrawals totaling over $19,000. The OCC also terminated four prior enforcement actions against financial institutions.
OCC Announces Enforcement Actions Terminations for February 2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced the termination of five formal agreements with banks in February 2026. These terminations indicate that the banks have demonstrated compliance with their respective enforcement actions or that the terms have become outdated.
Proposed Rule on Regulatory Capital and Risk-Weighted Assets
The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC have proposed modifications to the regulatory capital rule. The proposal aims to enhance risk sensitivity in capital calculations for certain exposures and revise the definition of regulatory capital. It also proposes changes to how accumulated other comprehensive income is recognized for certain banking organizations.
UN Security Council Adds Individual to ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List
The UN Security Council Committee concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida has added one individual, ABD EL HAMID SALIM IBRAHIM BRUKAN AL-KHATOUNI (QDi.438), to its sanctions list. This action imposes an assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo on the individual, who served as a senior leader and financial management officer for ISIL.
UN Security Council Adds Individual to ISIL Al-Qaida Sanctions List
The UN Security Council Committee added Sami Jasim Muhammad Jaata Al-Jaburi to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. This action imposes an assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo on the individual, who held significant financial and operational roles within ISIL.
RBI Sets US$100 Million NOP-INR Limit for Authorised Dealers
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a circular setting a limit of US$100 million for the Net Open Position in Rupees (NOP-INR) for Authorised Dealers. This new limit is intended for exchange rate management and must be maintained at the end of each business day.
Master Direction on Unique Identifiers in Financial Markets
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Master Direction consolidating requirements for Legal Entity Identifiers (LEI) and Unique Transaction Identifiers (UTI) in financial markets. Section A on LEI is effective immediately, while Section B on UTI becomes effective January 1, 2027.
UAPA 1967: UNSC Sanctions List Update - 2 Entries
The Reserve Bank of India has updated its guidance regarding the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967. This notification incorporates two new entries into the UNSC's ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List, requiring financial institutions to freeze assets and comply with travel bans and arms embargoes for the listed individuals.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Page Not Found
The General Services Administration (GSA) has reported that the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions page, which lists debarred and suspended entities, is currently unavailable. The page title suggests it may have related to FAR overhauls and data retention, but the content indicates a technical issue.
State Government Securities Auction Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of the State Government Securities auction held on March 27, 2026. The notice details the amounts issued and the weighted average yields for the securities.
RBI Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement Extract
The Reserve Bank of India has issued an extract from its Weekly Statistical Supplement to the RBI Bulletin. This document provides updated statistical data relevant to the Indian financial sector.
Master Direction on Unique Identifiers in Financial Markets
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Master Direction consolidating previous instructions on Unique Identifiers in Financial Markets, specifically the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI). This aims to improve accessibility of regulatory instructions and ease of doing business for entities involved in reporting OTC derivative transactions.
RBI Fines Central Bank of India for KYC/BSBDA Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹63.60 lakh on Central Bank of India for non-compliance with KYC and Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) directions. The violations included failure to upload KYC records on time and opening additional BSBD accounts for customers already holding one.
RBI fines Pine Labs ₹3.10 lakh for non-compliance with Prepaid Payment Instruments directions
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on Pine Labs Limited for non-compliance with directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments. The penalty stems from deficiencies in completing Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for Full-KYC Prepaid Payment Instruments.
RBI fines Bank of India ₹58.50 lakh for non-compliance
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹58.50 lakh on the Bank of India for non-compliance with directions on Priority Sector Lending and Interest Rate on Deposits. The penalty stems from findings during a supervisory inspection concerning ad-hoc charges on priority sector loans and unpaid interest on term deposits.
RBI Penalizes Union Bank of India ₹95.40 Lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹95.40 lakh on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with directions on unauthorized electronic transactions and automation of income recognition. The penalty stems from deficiencies found during a supervisory inspection as of March 31, 2025.
RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028
The Reserve Bank of India has released 'Payments Vision 2028', a strategic document outlining 15 initiatives for the development of payment and settlement systems in India through December 2028. The vision focuses on user empowerment, fraud prevention, cross-border payment efficiency, and ease of doing business.
Issuance Calendar for Marketable Dated Securities (April-September 2026)
The Reserve Bank of India has released the indicative calendar for the issuance of Government dated securities, including Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs), for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27 (April 01, 2026 to September 30, 2026). This calendar aims to provide transparency and stability to the Government Securities Market for investors.
Treasury Bills Auction Calendar for April-June 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has released the auction calendar for Government of India Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2026. The calendar outlines the notified amounts and auction dates for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, with a total issuance of ₹2,88,000 crore planned.
RBI Sets WMA Limit for Government of India at ₹2,50,000 Crore
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has set the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the first half of FY 2026-27 (April-September 2026) at ₹2,50,000 crore. The RBI may trigger market loan issuances if 75% of the WMA limit is utilized.
RBI 6-day VRR auction results
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the results of its 6-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction held on March 27, 2026. The auction had a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore, with ₹65,322 crore in bids received and allotted. The cut-off rate was 5.26% and the weighted average rate was 5.29%.
Money Market Operations Data for March 25, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has published data regarding money market operations as of March 25, 2026. This notice provides specific financial figures and rates related to the Indian money market for the specified date.
Money Market Operations Data March 26 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has published data on money market operations as of March 26, 2026. This notice provides statistical information regarding the country's money market activities for the specified date.
State Government Securities Auction Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of the State Government Securities Auction held on March 27, 2026. The notice details the amounts raised, accepted, and the cut-off prices or yields for various state governments.
OSFI Superintendent Discusses Bank Capital, AI, Fintech, and Housing Risks
OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge discussed the recalibration of bank capital frameworks, emphasizing a shift from broad tightening to disciplined fine-tuning. He highlighted the resilience of Canadian banks and OSFI's modernization efforts, including removing outdated guidance and focusing supervisory attention on key areas. The discussion also touched upon AI, fintech, and housing risks.
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding change in bank control and acquisitions of bank shares. This notice, published in the Federal Register, details the procedures and requirements for such transactions.
Capital Rule for Global Systemically Important Banks (Regulation Q) and FR Y-15
The Federal Reserve System has issued a proposed rule concerning the regulatory capital rule (Regulation Q) and the Systemic Risk Report (FR Y-15) for global systemically important bank holding companies. The proposal aims to establish risk-based capital surcharges and includes a comment period closing on June 18, 2026.