OCC Renews Securities Offering Disclosure Paperwork Rules
Published Date: 5/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is asking for your thoughts on renewing its paperwork rules for companies offering securities. This means businesses involved in selling stocks or bonds might see no big changes but should keep an eye on deadlines. Comments are due by July 13, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
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Paperwork Renewal and Comment Deadline
The OCC is renewing its paperwork collection called "Securities Offering Disclosure Rules" (OMB Control No. 1557-0120) and is asking for public comments by July 13, 2026. The notice estimates 16 respondents, 90 total annual responses, and 900 total annual burden hours for the collection.
Use SEC Registration Forms; Form S-1 Requirement
National banks and Federal savings associations offering securities must file registration statements using the SEC registration form they would be eligible to use (17 CFR part 239). If an issuing bank or savings association is not in compliance with applicable regulatory capital requirements of 12 CFR part 3, the registration statement must be on Form S-1 (17 CFR part 239).
Private Placements Must Follow SEC Regulation D and Resale Rules
Nonpublic offerings by national banks and Federal savings associations must comply with 12 CFR 16.7, which requires transactions to satisfy SEC Regulation D conditions; subsequent sales subject to resale limitations must use SEC Rule 144, SEC Rule 144A, another exemption, or registration. These rules control advertising, amount limits, and resale restrictions.
Abbreviated Registration for Large Debt Only to Accredited Investors
A national bank or Federal savings association may use an abbreviated registration path for offers and sales of nonconvertible debt sold only to accredited investors if conditions in 12 CFR 16.6 are met. One explicit condition is that the debt must be sold in minimum denominations of $250,000, and certificates must be legended so they cannot be exchanged for smaller denominations.
Electronic Filing and Signature Requirements
Most registration statements, offering documents, amendments, notices, and other related documents generally must be filed electronically with the OCC at http://www.banknet.gov/. Documents may be signed electronically using the signature provision in SEC Rule 402 (17 CFR 230.402).
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