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Federal Reserve's annual bank stress tests show resilience amid economic downturn

The Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test results indicate that large banks are well-prepared to handle a severe recession while maintaining their capital requirements and continuing to lend.

Federal Reserve Board sets date for large bank capital requirements conference

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the agenda for its upcoming conference on large bank capital requirements, scheduled for July 22.

Regulatory agencies release 2025 CRA credit-eligible geographic areas

Federal bank regulatory agencies have published the 2025 list of distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies.

Federal Reserve updates bank supervision by removing reputational risk

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Monday that reputational risk will no longer be part of examination programs in its supervision of banks.

Federal Reserve issues orders against former bank employees

The Federal Reserve Board has announced enforcement actions against two former bank employees.

Fed maintains interest rates amid ongoing economic expansion

Recent indicators suggest that economic activity in the United States has continued to expand at a solid pace, despite fluctuations in net exports.

Federal Reserve releases economic projections from June FOMC meeting

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released economic projections from their meeting held on June 17-18.

Federal bank regulators seek public input on addressing payments and check fraud

The federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a request for public comment on potential measures to help reduce the risk of payments fraud, with a particular emphasis on check fraud.

Federal Reserve Board to release bank stress test results on June 27

The Federal Reserve Board has announced that the results of its annual bank stress test will be released on Friday, June 27, at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Michelle Bowman sworn in as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision

Michelle W. Bowman has been sworn in as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Federal Reserve appoints Michael E. Horowitz as new inspector general

Michael E. Horowitz has been appointed as the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve Board's Office of Inspector General (OIG), effective June 30, 2025.

Federal Reserve Board starts 2025 census for finance companies

The Federal Reserve Board has commenced its 2025 Census of Finance Companies and Other Lenders, as announced on Friday.

Federal Reserve ends enforcement actions with Hana Bancorp and Rabobank

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of enforcement actions involving Hana Bancorp, Inc. and Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. The action against Hana Bancorp, formerly known as BNB Financial Services...

Federal Reserve lifts asset growth cap on Wells Fargo after meeting conditions

The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that Wells Fargo is no longer under the asset growth restriction from the Board's 2018 enforcement action.

Federal Reserve releases minutes from April and May discount rate meetings

The Federal Reserve Board has published the minutes from its recent meetings, which were held to review and set discount rates for depository institutions.

Federal Reserve reveals findings from senior financial officer survey on bank reserves

The Federal Reserve Board has disclosed the findings of a recent survey involving senior financial officers at banks.

Powell meets with President to discuss economic developments

Chair Powell met with the President at the White House to discuss various economic developments.

Federal Reserve releases report on U.S. household economic well-being in 2024

The Federal Reserve Board has released its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024 report, which assesses the financial conditions of American adults and their families.

Federal Reserve releases May FOMC meeting minutes

The Federal Reserve has made public the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on May 6-7, 2025.