FDIC seeks input on boring bank paperwork renewal

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.

2026-06428 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The FDIC is updating its system for handling consumer complaints and public questions about banks and deposit insurance. This change helps the FDIC better investigate issues and protect people from fraud using its name or logo. The updates take effect April 2, 2026, with public comments open until May 4, 2026—no extra costs involved, just smoother service!

2026-05960 — Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital and Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets

Big banks and community banks are getting new rules to better measure the risks in their loans and investments. The changes update how banks count certain assets and income when figuring out their safety net money, called regulatory capital. These updates aim to make banks safer and smarter with their money, with some rules kicking in soon and affecting how much capital banks need to hold.

2026-05958 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC want your thoughts on updating rules about how banks report their money and risks. These changes affect banks of all sizes, especially those with big trading activities, and aim to keep things clear and fair for the next three years. You’ve got until May 26, 2026, to share your ideas—no extra costs for banks, just smarter paperwork!

2026-05836 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment Request

The FDIC wants to renew a paperwork collection that affects state banks, savings groups, and related folks. They’re asking for your thoughts by April 27, 2026, but so far, no one has spoken up. This renewal keeps things running smoothly without adding new costs or big changes.

2026-05645 — Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice of Meeting Held With Less Than Seven Days' Advance Notice

The FDIC held a public meeting on March 19, 2026, with less than seven days' notice to discuss important banking rules and insurance coverage updates. This affects banks, especially those with big trading activities, and could change how they manage risk and deposits. No new costs were announced, but the timing shows the FDIC is moving fast to keep things clear and safe.

Previous: 2025-11418 — Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement

The NTSB is updating how it handles cases that might involve criminal actions, following a new executive order aimed at cutting down on too many criminal rules. While the NTSB isn’t a rule-making agency, it’s setting clear steps for when to refer possible crimes to the right authorities. This helps keep things fair and efficient, with no new costs or deadlines for the public.

Next: 2025-11420 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Partial Amendment No. 1, Concerning Modifications to OCC's Recovery and Orderly Wind-Down Plan (“RWD Plan” or “Plan”) To Align With the Recently Adopted SEC RWD Rule

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) wants to update its plan for handling emergencies and shutdowns to match new SEC rules. This affects investors and market players who rely on OCC’s smooth operations. The SEC is taking extra time to review these changes, so no money moves or big shifts will happen just yet.