Federal Reserve Board Approves FirstSun Capital Bancorp Merger with First Foundation Inc

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp to merge with First Foundation Inc. This approval allows for the indirect acquisition of First Foundation Bank. The decision was announced on March 11, 2026.

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list includes evaluation ratings assigned to institutions in December 2025.

Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and OCC have jointly issued Frequently Asked Questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities generally receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts and that the capital rule is technology-neutral.

FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Q2 and Q3 2026

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination schedules for the second and third quarters of 2026. These schedules outline institutions slated for CRA examinations, which assess banks' records of meeting community credit needs.

FDIC Publishes January 2026 Bank Enforcement Actions

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has published a list of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in January 2026. The publication includes eight orders, comprising consent orders, orders terminating consent orders, orders to pay, and prohibition orders.

FDIC Approves Edward Jones Bank Deposit Insurance Application

The FDIC approved the deposit insurance application for Edward Jones Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank. The approval is subject to certain conditions, including maintaining a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio and capital/liquidity support from its parent companies. The approval order expires if the bank is not established within 12 months.

v. Schwartz et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, 3:26-cv-02092, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 11, 2026. The case involves a complaint filed by Marshall Abraham Wexler against 'v. Schwartz et al' and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

TCEQ Approves $1,195,080 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $1,195,080 against 72 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, hazardous waste, wastewater discharges, and water quality.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Federal Student Aid User Experience Research

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities, specifically for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This notice is part of the standard process for proposals, submissions, and approvals of information collection requests.

Education Department: Student Assistance Cash Management Proposal

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding proposed changes to agency information collection activities related to Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart K - Cash Management. This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.