Fed Eyes Bank Ownership Shifts for Approval

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.

2026-06101 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Some companies want to become bank holding companies or buy banks, and the Federal Reserve is checking their applications. If you have thoughts, you can send comments by April 29, 2026. This process affects banks, investors, and the public, making sure big bank moves are safe and fair.

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!

2026-05960 — 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.

2026-05961 — Regulatory Capital Rule (Regulation Q): Risk-Based Capital Surcharges for Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies; Systemic Risk Report (FR Y-15)

Big banks that matter most to the U.S. economy will see changes in how their risk-based capital surcharges are calculated. The new rules tweak formulas, smooth out data bumps, and update reports to better match real-world risks, with adjustments for growth and inflation each year. These updates aim to keep our financial system safer, and banks need to get ready by June 18, 2026, to share their thoughts.

2026-05819 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Savings and Loan Holding Companies

Savings and loan companies want to join forces, buy others, or merge, and they’ve asked the Federal Reserve for the green light. If you’re involved or interested, you can share your thoughts by April 24, 2026. These moves could shake up who controls these companies and might affect money and management decisions soon.

Previous: 2026-05992 — Argent LNG, LLC; Application for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Nations

Argent LNG, LLC wants permission to export a huge amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a new terminal in Louisiana to countries without free trade deals. This could boost U.S. energy sales and impact global markets. People and companies interested have until May 26, 2026, to share their thoughts or objections.

Next: 2026-05995 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses and local governments. They want your thoughts on how to improve the process and reduce hassle. If you have ideas, send them in by May 26, 2026—this helps keep things fair and smooth for everyone involved.