Fed Seeks Finance Data Tweaks: Comment by March

2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2026-10375 — Proposed Revisions to the Federal Reserve Policy on Payment System Risk and the Guidelines for Account and Services Requests

The Federal Reserve is updating its rules to create special Payment Accounts for certain payment activities and changing how banks request access to these accounts and other services. Banks labeled as Tier 3 should hold off on new account requests while these updates are finalized. Comments on these changes are open until July 27, 2026, and the updates aim to make payment systems safer and smoother without extra costs for most users.

2026-10377 — Regulation D: Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions

The Federal Reserve is proposing a change to how it treats special-purpose payment accounts, called Payment Accounts, by not paying interest on the money held in them. This update affects banks with master accounts and these new Payment Accounts but won’t change reserve requirements, which stay at zero. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until July 27, 2026, to comment!

2026-10376 — Regulation A: Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks

The Federal Reserve is proposing a rule that says if you have a special-purpose payment account, you can’t borrow money from the Fed’s discount window. This change won’t affect the usual borrowing programs or interest rates. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until July 27, 2026, to speak up!

2026-09890 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If you want to buy or control shares in a bank or bank holding company, you need to tell the Federal Reserve first. They’re reviewing requests like the Mahar Family’s plan to keep control of their bank in North Dakota. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until June 2, 2026, to speak up—so don’t miss the deadline!

2026-09891 — Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities

Some companies want to start or buy businesses that do activities related to banking but aren’t banks themselves. The Federal Reserve is letting the public know and asking for comments by June 2, 2026. This helps keep banking safe and fair while allowing new business moves across the U.S.

Previous: 2026-00389 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB

The Federal Reserve Board is rolling out new Discrimination Complaint Forms starting February 11, 2026. These forms let people who think they faced unfair treatment during job applications or after leaving the Board officially share their concerns. This change mainly affects individuals filing complaints and helps the Board handle these issues more smoothly and fairly.

Next: 2026-00391 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB

The Federal Reserve is extending its Debit Card Issuer Survey for three more years without any changes. Big banks with $10 billion or more in assets will keep sharing info about debit card transactions and fees. This keeps important data flowing smoothly with no new costs or deadlines to worry about.