OCC News Releases
Jan 05, 2026
Enforcement
The OCC released CRA performance evaluations for 33 national banks and federal savings associations; no specific information on Texas credit unions was provided.
Banking Dive
Jan 05, 2026
Enforcement
• Federal judge rejected the argument that the CFPB would run out of funds in early 2026 due to the Fed not turning a profit since 2022. • This decision maintains the funding stream...
Banking Dive
Jan 05, 2026
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OceanFirst will acquire Flushing Bank for $579 million, creating a bank with approximately $23 billion in assets and 80 locations. The deal includes a $225 million investment from Warburg Pincus.
Banking Dive
Jan 05, 2026
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The article discusses digital investing strategies aimed at retaining deposits and attracting new account holders. These strategies could potentially drive $2T in growth for financial institutions.
Krebs on Security
Jan 02, 2026
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The Kimwolf botnet has infected over 2 million devices globally, with a significant concentration in the United States. The malware spreads through residential proxy networks and unsecured Android TV boxes, posing a serious threat...
FDIC Press Releases
Jan 02, 2026
Enforcement
The FDIC has released a list of state nonmember banks evaluated for CRA compliance in October 2025. The Community Reinvestment Act requires banks to assess their record of meeting the credit needs of their...
Federal Reserve Press
Dec 30, 2025
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The FOMC minutes indicate a potential increase in interest rates and changes in the monetary policy stance. The committee also discussed the impact of these decisions on financial stability and inflation.
Federal Reserve Press
Dec 30, 2025
Rules
- Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) asset-size thresholds have been released for the current year.
- These thresholds will be used by regulators when assessing a credit union's CRA performance.
FDIC Press Releases
Dec 30, 2025
Rules
• The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation updated the CRA asset-size thresholds for small banks and intermediate small banks. • These thresholds will be in effect from January 1, 2026,...
Krebs on Security
Dec 29, 2025
Enforcement|security
KrebsOnSecurity.com celebrated its 16th anniversary in 2025 with a focus on entities involved in cybercrime, including Stark Industries Solutions Ltd., Cryptomus, and Funnull. The article details enforcement actions against these entities by regulatory bodies...
FDIC Press Releases
Dec 29, 2025
Enforcement
The FDIC published enforcement orders for November 2025, including consent and prohibition orders. No hearings were scheduled for January 2026. The orders involved banks in Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, California, and Illinois.
Federal Register - Credit Unions
Dec 29, 2025
Proposals
The NCUA Board proposes removing segregated deposit and collateral requirements for FICUs acting as sureties and guarantors; this will provide greater flexibility in product design. FICUs would still be subject to other surety and...
Federal Register - Credit Unions
Dec 29, 2025
Proposals
The NCUA Board proposes amending the requirements for FICUs to report catastrophic acts, providing more time for notification and eliminating a specific list of items to be documented. This aims to reduce compliance burden...
Federal Register - Credit Unions
Dec 29, 2025
Proposals
The NCUA Board proposes removing regulations related to approval and policies on making loans to other credit unions. Federally insured state-chartered credit unions would still be subject to statutory requirements and any applicable laws...
Federal Register - Credit Unions
Dec 29, 2025
Proposals
• The NCUA Board proposes to eliminate provisions concerning the official advertising statement to streamline regulations. • This action aims to reduce administrative burden and costs for federally insured credit unions while providing greater...
Federal Reserve Press
Dec 23, 2025
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• Federal Reserve Board approved National Bank Holdings Corporation’s application.
• No explicit impact or relevance to Texas credit unions mentioned.
OCC News Releases
Dec 23, 2025
Proposals
The OCC is proposing amendments to its guidelines for insured national banks, savings associations, and branches. The notice invites public comment on the proposed changes.
Banking Dive
Dec 23, 2025
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Nate Callister will become the CEO of Zions Bank following Paul Burdiss's retirement on December 31; no explicit Texas-specific content or relevance.
Banking Dive
Dec 23, 2025
Enforcement
Democratic AGs seek a court order for the CFPB to take funds from the Federal Reserve. This action aims to ensure the CFPB can continue its operations as intended.
Banking Dive
Dec 23, 2025
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- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved Huntington’s $7.4B acquisition of Cadence 56 days after proposal.
- Only one multibillion-dollar banking deal from 2025 remains pending regulatory approval.
Banking Dive
Dec 23, 2025
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Proxy adviser ISS recommends Comerica shareholders vote in favor of the acquisition; new presentation on the deal has been released.
Banking Dive
Dec 22, 2025
Proposals
The Federal Reserve Board voted 6-1 to gather public comment on creating a new special payments account for use by financial institutions; comments are due within the next few months.
Banking Dive
Dec 22, 2025
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Ida Liu will lead HSBC's private bank after previously heading Citibank’s private banking division for four years; no explicit mentions of Texas, TX, TCUD, or Texas-specific entities.
Banking Dive
Dec 22, 2025
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Burke & Herbert Bank will acquire LinkBank for $354M; the deal creates an $11 billion-asset bank with expanded presence in Pennsylvania.
Banking Dive
Dec 22, 2025
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Daryl Byrd, former CEO of IberiaBank, is leading an investor group acquiring M C Bank in Louisiana. The new leadership team will include several former IberiaBank executives.