Travis Hill, Chairman - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Federal Reserve Board and FDIC announce updated CRA asset-size thresholds for banks

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have announced the updated asset-size thresholds for “small bank” and “intermediate small bank” classifications under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for 2026.

John K. Hurley,Undersecretary of the  Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI).

Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iran-Venezuela drone trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities from Venezuela and Iran, focusing on a Venezuelan company involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) trade…

Travis Hill, Chairman - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

FDIC releases November 2025 enforcement actions against banks and individuals

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its list of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals for November 2025.

Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury

Treasury sanctions four companies for transporting Venezuelan oil

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on four companies involved in Venezuela’s oil sector and identified four associated oil tankers as blocked property.

Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer - The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin to address Raleigh Chamber Economic Forecast on January 6

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is scheduled to speak at the Raleigh Chamber Economic Forecast 2026 event on January 6, 2026.

Todd M. Harper, NCUA Chairman - National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

NCUA issues prohibition orders against three former credit union employees

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued prohibition orders against three former credit union employees, permanently barring them from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution.

Jerome H. Powell, Chair - Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve releases FOMC meeting minutes from December 2025

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on December 9–10, 2025.

Jerome H. Powell, Chair - Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board and FDIC announce updated CRA asset-size thresholds for 2026

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have announced the updated asset-size thresholds for banks under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for 2026.

Susan M. Collins, President & Chief Executive Officer - Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston highlights top regional economic issues for 2025

In 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston focused on several key issues affecting New England and the broader U.S. economy.

Arvind Krishna, President and Chief Executive Officer at IBM Corporation - IBM Corporation

Former IBM CEO Lou Gerstner remembered for guiding company through major transition

IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna informed employees that Lou Gerstner, who led the company as Chairman and CEO from 1993 to 2002, died on December 27.

Andy Frepp, Interim President

Moody’s reviews key data insights shaping finance and risk trends in 2025

Moody’s has released a review of its key data-driven insights and innovations from 2025, highlighting major trends in banking, risk management, artificial intelligence, and insurance.

Scott Bessent Secretary

FinCEN launches data-driven crackdown on border-area money services businesses

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has announced a new operation targeting over 100 money services businesses (MSBs) along the southwest border for possible violations related to money…

12th Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley commencement speakers urge advocacy for justice and lifelong curiosity

Long before attending the University of California, Berkeley, James McCloy worked alongside his parents—his mother as a janitor and his father as a landscaper.

Scott Bessent Secretary

Treasury announces new markets tax credit awards with focus on rural investment and compliance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) awards for 2024 and 2025, along with reforms aimed at community revitalization and compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws.

Tiff Macklem Governor - Official website

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid trade uncertainty

The Bank of Canada has released a summary of the deliberations held by its Governing Council that led to the monetary policy decision on December 10, 2025.

Todd M. Harper, NCUA Chairman - National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

NCUA seeks feedback on second round of deregulation proposals affecting credit union rules

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced a second set of proposed regulatory changes as part of its ongoing Deregulation Project.

Jerome H. Powell, Chair - Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve approves National Bank Holdings’ acquisition of Vista Bancshares

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application from National Bank Holdings Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, to merge with Vista Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly acquire Vista Bank, both located in Dallas, Texas.

Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve Board seeks input on new payment account proposal

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that it is seeking public feedback on a proposed “payment account” designed for eligible financial institutions.

Rich Lyons, Chancellor at University of California

UC Berkeley study finds differences in how people interpret emotional cues

A recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, explores why some people are better at interpreting others’ emotions than others.

12th Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley astronomers identify source behind mysterious bright blue cosmic flashes

Astronomers have identified the likely cause behind mysterious cosmic flashes known as luminous fast blue optical transients (LFBOTs).

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