FDIC Schedules Last-Minute Meeting, Bypassing Full Advance Notice
Published Date: 10/7/2025
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Summary
The FDIC is holding a public board meeting on October 7, 2025, with less than a week’s notice. They’ll discuss new rules about how regulators use reputation risk and unsafe banking practices. This quick meeting affects banks and the public by shaping important financial safety rules, but it won’t cost anyone extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
NPRM: Ban on Regulators' Use of Reputation Risk
On October 7, 2025 the FDIC Board will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a prohibition on the use of 'reputation risk' by regulators. The item is listed on the Board's discussion agenda and the meeting is intended to shape how regulators may consider reputation risk in oversight decisions.
NPRM: Unsafe or Unsound Practices Rules
On October 7, 2025 the FDIC Board will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Unsafe or Unsound Practices and Matters Requiring Attention. The Board listed this item on its discussion agenda as part of shaping financial safety rules that affect banks and the public.
FDIC Board Meeting With Short Notice
The FDIC will hold a public Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2025 with less than seven days advance notice. The meeting will be open to public observation via webcast and media may request in-person attendance by contacting the Office of Communications by October 6, 2025.
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