FDIC renews Volcker Rule busywork, comments welcome
Published Date: 7/31/2026
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Summary
The FDIC wants to keep collecting info about the Volcker Rule, which limits risky trading by banks and their ties to hedge funds and private equity. This affects insured state banks and savings groups, with no changes to the current process or extra costs. You’ve got until September 29, 2026, to share your thoughts before they renew this paperwork collection.
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